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Agribusiness, Food and Consumer Economics Research Center (AFCERC)

Center Details

Description

The Agribusiness, Food and Consumer Economics Research Center (AFCERC) partners with industry, government agencies and other organizations to provide timely, unique, and professional research on a wide variety of issues relating to agriculture, food, and the nation. An enhanced emphasis on consumer economics adds depth to our research on the behavioral and social aspects of health, nutrition, and food safety. Through our research endeavors, outreach programs, and industry collaboration, we have become a leading source of knowledge on how food reaches consumers efficiently and contributes to safe and healthy lives.

Email

AFCERC@ag.tamu.edu

Phone

(979) 845-5911

Fax

(979) 845-6378

Address

Agribusiness, Food and Consumer Economics Research Center, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, 600 John Kimbrough Blvd., Suite 371, 2124 TAMU, College Station, Texas 77843-2124

Director

Capps Jr, Oral
Research Professor
Dean's Office
ocapps@tamu.edu
Organization Information

Authorizing Document

MO 31-1969

Date of Establishment

1/1/1969

Last Review

8/31/2022

Type

Center

Status

Active

BOR Approved

Yes

Keywords and Thematic Areas

Keywords

Agriculture

Organizations

N/A