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Meet Students in the Rister ’74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
This section highlights students who are active in the Dianne & M. Edward Rister ’74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. They are motivated to learn how to create business plans, launch businesses, and conduct in-depth financial and economic analyses on business ventures. Some students are current business owners or have plans of launching businesses. Others are taking advantage of the program to gain more exposure to entrepreneurship and business acumen to guide their careers post-graduation. These stories showcase their experiences.
Garner Mickle ’26: Music, Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship
Originally from Corsicana, Texas, Garner Mickle ’26 is an Agriculture Economics(AGEC) student with a focus…
Emma Brett’s ’25 desire to combine her passion with entrepreneurship
What first motivated Emma Brett ’25 to join the Dianne and M. Edward Rister ‘74…
Rooted in Community: Rylee Goolsby’s plan to give back to her hometown
Coming to Texas A&M from Wortham, Texas, Rylee Goolsby ’25 originally was a Poultry Science…
Former Student Stories
Our former students are talented innovators and entrepreneurs. Browse our blog to meet some of the former “Grinders” and “Survivors” who have paved the way and gained professional expertise from their time as a student in our program. “Grinders” are students to completed AGEC 424, and “Survivors” are students who complete AGEC 425.
From Vineyards To Ventures: Madison Murchison’s Inspiring Journey
Madison Murchison’s path from 4-H presentations to Director of Operations for Farmhouse Vineyards in Texas…
From Student to Mentor: Chloe Muzny’s Journey
Chloe Muzny ’20 immersed herself in business long before stepping on Texas A&M’s campus. She…
Embracing the B2B Model: Recognizing Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the B2B (business-to-business)…
Program News
Check out these stories about what’s new in our program.
Garner Mickle ’26: Music, Agriculture, and Entrepreneurship
Originally from Corsicana, Texas, Garner Mickle ’26 is an Agriculture Economics(AGEC) student with a focus…
From Student to Mentor: Chloe Muzny’s Journey
Chloe Muzny ’20 immersed herself in business long before stepping on Texas A&M’s campus. She…
12 Days of Profs-for-a-Day: Abby Christian ’17 – Behind the Scenes at Giddy Up Glamour Boutique
Today we recap a special presentation from AGEC 425 Survivor Abby Christian ’17. Her real-world…
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Agribusiness Entrepreneurship in the News
Texas A&M agribusiness, agricultural economics programs receive top rankings
Texas A&M’s Department of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is marking its 100th anniversary. It is also celebrating the fact that three separate and independent entities that rank institutions of higher learning based on a wide range of criteria have placed it among the nation’s top choices.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences helping develop entrepreneurs
At Texas A&M, the Rister ’74 Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program uniquely equips and positions both rural and metropolitan entrepreneurs, inviting them to “Dare to Soar” with their own entrepreneurial aspirations.
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