The Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) strives to further the development and dissemination of systematic knowledge of agricultural and applied economics. The mission of AAEA is to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional contributions of economists who help society solve agricultural, development, environmental, food and consumer, natural resource, regional, rural, and associated applied economics and business problems. The 2013 AAEA & CAES Joint Annual Meeting will take place in Washington, DC at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park from August 4-6.