SMEA was born in Cremona in 1984 as a School of Specialization and Master in Economics of the Agri-food System, led by the Faculty of Agriculture and Economics of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Since 2005, SMEA is part of the "Alte Scuole" network of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a recognition as an institute of excellence in education and university research. Furthermore, since 1997 SMEA is a member of Asfor, the Italian Association for Managerial Training which aims to develop the management culture in Italy and to qualify the offer of managerial training. *** MISSION Promoting economic and management culture within the Agri-Food field, carrying out training and research activities while offering consultancy and dissemination services.