Dr. Diane Friend is the primary instructor and head of the Agribusiness department at RELLIS campus for Texas A&M University–Kingsville. She earned her PhD from Texas A&M University-College Station, and continues her research in agricultural leadership and cooperative development. She is a member of the board of directors for the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council, where her focus is education and internships. Friend teaches core classes for the Agribusiness degree program here at RELLIS, which include farm management, ag marketing, sales & consulting, ag leadership, price analysis, ag policy, international marketing, and other special topics.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr. Friend to further discuss opportunities in the Agribusiness program.