The U of A Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness has released the newest issue of The Economic Elevator, our departmental newsletter which highlights the accomplishments of our talented students, faculty, and staff.

Below is a sampling of what you'll find in this issue:

FFA Tailgate: A Cold Day Of Fun, Food, Football & Fellowship With Potential Students

"Have you ever been to a tailgate full of high school FFA students? You can imagine the atmosphere: music blaring, food and games everywhere, giant blow-up Hogs and students of all ages." Kenley Bramall, an agricultural business and agricultural communications student (who is Bumpers College's lead ambassador this year), reflects on his experience at the Arkansas FFA tailgate.

Historic National Direct Marketing Agricultural Summit Co-Chaired by Ron Rainey

The University of Arkansas provided leadership to host the National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit, which represented the first national conference focused on providing technical assistance to direct marketing practitioners and stakeholders.

To read more, please click this link here.

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness is part of the Dale Bumpers College Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas.