Learn about the impacts of the proposed budget on Michigan State University research and Extension here:
Your support can help show the value of MAES and MSUE during these difficult times in Michigan. Get more information at the Budget Impacts website or by contacting us.
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| November 21, 2009 |
AutumnFest 2009 |
| Ongoing |
| Pavilion Schedule of Events |
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Discover the 150-year history of the CANR through the pages of Pursuing What is Best for the World. Order Pursuing What is Best for the World here. |
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For a pdf version of Impacts, click here. |
October 28, 2009 News release from MSU
MSU Extension for the 21st century will move Michigan forward
Michigan State University for the past several months has been engaged in a comprehensive process that acknowledges constrained state support and emerging challenges to society. Units from every quarter of the university have submitted restructuring plans to the provost, and those plans now are undergoing review. This is part of our Shaping the Future program, which we document online at
www.shapingthefuture.msu.edu.
MSU Extension has conducted a vigorous internal discussion focused on resculpting itself into a 21st-century organization, while continuing its dedication to furthering the quality of life and prosperity of Michigan citizens. The program now will carry that conversation to its external stakeholders, starting with partners in state government.
Learn more here.
ANR in the News Special Budget Edition
ANR in the News 10-30-09
MSU horticulture scientists land $14.4 million to improve quality of fruit
Photo by Kurt Stepnitz
MSU scientists will lead a four-year, $14.4 million research project funded by the largest grant ever awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
Horticulture professor Amy Iezzoni heads the RosBREED project, aiming to combine emerging DNA sequence and research findings to improve the quality of apples, peaches, cherries and strawberries – key species in the globally important botanical family Rosaceae.
Cholani Weebadde, assistant professor of horticulture, will lead RosBREED extension and outreach activities. The project team will offer workshops and practical training for plant breeders and create online networking resources for plant breeders, industry professionals, extension specialists and practitioners.
CANR Seeks Recruitment Coordinator
The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources seeks a coordinator for student recruitment within the CANR and Institute of Agricultural Technology. Application deadline is October 30, 2009 or until a suitable candidate is identified. A position description and additional details are available here »
Chris Peterson discusses the MSU Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Faculty conversations: Joan Rose
Joan Rose,
Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research.
One of the goals set by Joan Rose, the Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, is to help Michigan State University become the state’s center for water science and technology. And, with the help of the U.S. government, MSU could meet her expectations. More here»
CANR Video News Archive
CANR YouTube Channel
Distinguished Service Awards, 1954 – 2008, now online! Check out the photos and Bios!
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The ANR Communications team has developed a blog to offer information and ideas about MSU's work in agriculture, food, natural resources, society, sustainability and the bioeconomy. |
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Steve Pueppke, director of the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and the MSU Office of Biobased Technologies, provides an update on the bioeconomy movement at MSU and around the world. Listen here to the Spartan Podcast. |
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Jeffrey Armstrong, dean of the CANR, discusses many of the college’s important initiatives and partnerships. Listen here
Also read an interview with Dean Armstrong in the MSU News Bulletin.