Research on the functioning and sustainability of agricultural and the food system. Faculty, students, and staff explore food choices and health outcomes, and opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Applied research that builds community agency, civic engagement, citizen ownership of decision making, empowerment, and a range of outreach/extension initiatives. Efforts are both domestic and international.
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Investigation of the relationships between economic and social systems with the natural world. Research focuses on issues related to water quality, land uses, and climate change.
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Research on migration and immigration, health, and material well-being of individuals and households across the world. This work is conducted at different scales and in contexts that range from United States to abroad.
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The department is home to multiple research centers focused on improving conditions for people, economies, and the environment.
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