Please welcome Jayson Lusk as the new Head of the Purdue Department of Agricultural Economics. Jayson is well known in the Department having been a Professor here for several years in his early career.

Since leaving Purdue, he distinguished himself as Regents Professor and held the Willard Sparks endowed chair at Oklahoma State University. He is currently the President of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, our national professional association.

Jayson brings an outstanding record of research, teaching, service and leadership to the Department. He is an extraordinary communicator and motivator.

Jayson says, “I am honored to join a Department with such a rich history of accomplishments, and I look forward to working with you in the years that come. Don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello.”

As the Department serves the needs of Indiana residents and beyond, we are excited, and looking forward to enhancing the many programs and accomplishments of the Department under Jayson’s leadership.