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The Dept. of Agricultural Economics was established in the College of Commerce in 1935. Department Chairmen included A. Smith Pond (1941), Harrison Val Hoyt (1942-46), A. Smith Pond (1947-55), Ivan Corbridge (1956-57), Glen L. Nelson (1958), Ivan Corbridge (1959-69), Carlton Infanger (1968-69), and Lowell Wood (1970-).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Commerce. Dept. of Agricultural Economics

Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Dept. of Agricultural Economics

Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture. Dept. of Agricultural Economics

Brigham Young University. Agricultural Economics Dept.

Description

Established: 1935

Abolished: 1989

Location: Provo, Utah (1935-1989)

Functions

The Dept. of Agricultural Economics included classes on principles of agricultural economics, marketing fruits and vegetables, agricultural marketing, principles of marketing, farm management, economics of farm organization, land economics, agricultural finance, western land problems, American agricultural reform, and economic history of agriculture.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its history including the College of Commerce (1935-1955), the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1956-1983), and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-1989).

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Commerce (1935-1955)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1956-1983)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-1989)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1935-1936: p. 109 (created and course offering)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1956-1957: p. 376 (moved to College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences)

Brigham Young University The First One Hundred Years, 1975: v. 4 p. 492 (A. Smith Pond (1941), Harrison Val Hoyt (1942-46), A. Smith Pond (1947-55), Ivan Corbridge (1956-57), Glen L. Nelson (1958), Ivan Corbridge (1959-69), Carlton Infanger (1968-69), and Lowell Wood (1970-)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00280

Creator: RSP