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Agricultural and Food Policy Center

Type
Program

Overview

The Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) conducts analyses of the impacts of government policy proposals and/or implementation procedures on farmers, agribusinesses, taxpayers, and consumers.

Contact

Address: 351 AGLS Building
2124 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2124

The Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) conducts analyses of the impacts of government policy proposals and/or implementation procedures on farmers, agribusinesses, taxpayers, and consumers. Its primary constituency is the U.S. Congress, particularly the Agriculture Committees. AFPC also conducts research and/or educational programs for government agencies, farm and agribusiness organizations, and agricultural leadership throughout Texas and the nation. Select AFPC functions include:

  • Respond to legislative requests for analyses of agricultural and food policy options.
  • Identify and define emerging agricultural, resource and food policy issues.
  • Identify and clarify agricultural and food policy options.
  • Analyze the impacts of changes in macroeconomic policy on agriculture.
  • Develop educational programs and publications to explain the results of AFPC research and improve understanding of policy options and their consequences.
  • Provide leadership in developing new scientific methods for analyzing public policy issues.

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