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Have agricultural and applied economists lost sight of the land‐grant mission? A textual analysis of Presidential Addresses and Invited Papers from 1919–2022

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  • Norbert L. W. Wilson
  • Natalie Hochhaus

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Agricultural and applied economists have maintained a public discourse at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) meetings and subsequently published papers discussing the mission of land‐grant institutions and the role of AAEA members in that mission. With a content analysis of 4001 Invited Papers and Presidential Speeches, we find agricultural and applied economists questioned their profession's purpose and role within the land‐grant system. The reflective questions still apply to land‐grant institutions and the agricultural and applied economics profession. We argue that AAEA members are crucial in addressing the food and agricultural challenges connected to society's deepest needs today and into the future.

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  • Norbert L. W. Wilson & Natalie Hochhaus, 2024. "Have agricultural and applied economists lost sight of the land‐grant mission? A textual analysis of Presidential Addresses and Invited Papers from 1919–2022," Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 46(3), pages 845-864, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:apecpp:v:46:y:2024:i:3:p:845-864
    DOI: 10.1002/aepp.13456
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