Why AFRE?
In AFRE, we practice management and economics that improve lives. We address societal policy questions and solve practical problems for producers, consumers, and the environment. Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare the next generation of economists and managers to meet the needs of the food, agricultural, and natural resource system in Michigan and around the world. One of the leading departments in the United States, AFRE counts over 50 faculty, 60 graduate students and 400 undergraduate students.
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Tolhurst examining economic behavior changes, impacts caused by extreme weather events on agriculture
Published on May 14, 2025
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Caputo, Rouached honored with 2025 CANR Established Mid-Career Researcher Awards
Published on April 22, 2025
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AFRE professor joins Québec-led roundtable to boost US–Canada agri-food trade
Published on April 11, 2025
AFRE In the News
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MSU research powers Michigan’s economy and future
Published on November 20, 2024 by WKAR
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New MSU program aims to help farmers manage risks of climate change
Published on August 30, 2024 by WKAR
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Some Michigan small cities more affordable than others
Published on January 13, 2022 by Spartan Newsroom
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Advancing Economics, Transforming Lives
Published on April 12, 2023
Learn a little about our department and our goal to advance economics and transform lives.
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Professor Thomas Reardon Named MSU University Distinguished Professor
Published on December 6, 2021
PBS Interviews Michigan State University Foundation Professor Thomas Reardon about his research on supply chains and sustainable development in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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