Learn
Become an expert on law and public policy related to food, agriculture, the environment, natural resources, consumers, and international relations. Use economic tools to analyze and improve public policy, understand policy development and history, and discover how to implement change through public-interest groups, industries, and government.
Do
nalyze federal, state, and local policies on topics like food labeling, water quality, land use, and the farm bill. Travel and engage directly with stakeholders in Washington, D.C., Chicago, California, and internationally to gain in-person exposure to the people and places where policies are developed.
Advance
Design, influence, and advocate for policy in legislative offices, government agencies, regulated industries, and non-governmental organizations. Graduates can work directly in law, public interest, or government, or attend graduate school in law, public policy, or public administration.