College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

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  CANR International Programs Office names two new Global Scholars

  Published on November 15, 2021
  Eric Benbow, Saweda Liverpool-Tasie join program designed to enhance global engagement of early-career scholars

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  Grad Spotlight: Carolina Vargas

  Published on November 10, 2021
  Carolina is a Ph.D. student in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE).

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  Supply-chains, carbon credits, and market outlook headline Michigan Ag Credit conference

  Published on November 10, 2021
  Over 80 attendees from Michigan's agricultural banking and credit industry came to East Lansing to attend the event.

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  Grad Spotlight: Thomas Keene

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Thomas is a third-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics.

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  Agribusiness management student follows her love for agriculture

  Published on October 12, 2021
  MSU undergraduate student Kaddi Gewirtz is interested in agronomy and business with the long-term goal to also establish her own farm.

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  Update From the Chair: Fall 2021

  Published on September 28, 2021
  AFRE Chairperson and University Distinguished Professor Scott Swinton reflects on his first three months as chair and shares news and updates from the department.

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  Updates on the economy, agricultural industries and outlooks featured at the 2021 Ag Credit Conference

  Published on September 17, 2021
  Hear from experts on agricultural trade, macroeconomic outlook, grain, carbon, specialty crop, dairy and livestock markets, while networking with MSU faculty, MSU Extension educators, industry representatives, and others.

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  Q&A with ABM Major Maddie Cary

  Published on September 16, 2021
  After an eye-opening summer internship and an exciting opportunity with the Michigan Agriculture Council, sophomore Maddie Cary is discovering new passions in the field of agribusiness management.

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  Remembering Mike Weber (1944-2021)

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Professor Emeritus Mike Weber left a lasting impact on the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and on the lives of people around the world.

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  Grad Spotlight: Mohammed Beroud

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Mohammed is a third-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics.

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  MSU Researchers Launch New App to Help African Farmers and Purchasers

  Published on August 28, 2021
  Researchers in the Departments of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and Community Sustainability have developed a new mobile phone app with the potential to help millions in West Africa.

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  Grad Spotlight: Rahul Dhar

  Published on August 20, 2021
  Rahul is a fifth-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics.

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  Tom Reardon Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor

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  Thomas Jayne Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor

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  AFRE Graduate Student Receives National Recognition for Teaching Excellence

  Published on August 4, 2021
  Graduate student April Athnos has recieved three teaching honors in 2021.

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  Meet AFRE's 2022 Job Market Candidates

  Published on August 2, 2021
  AFRE is pleased to announce our latest PhD job-market candidates. All three candidates anticipate completing their PhDs in the Spring or Summer of 2022.

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  Tom Reardon Named University Distinguished Professor

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Since joining the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics in 1992, Professor Tom Reardon has garnered global recognition for his scholarship, teaching, and service to the profession.

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  Grad Spotlight: Eric Abaidoo

  Published on July 16, 2021
  Eric is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.

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  MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course

  Published on June 27, 2021
  The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers.

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  MSU Research Team Leaves Lasting Impact on Malian Food Security Outlook

  Published on June 25, 2021
  The Mali Food Security Policy Research Program has come to an end but leaves behind a lasting legacy of agricultural policy research and capacity development.

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  CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients

  Published on June 23, 2021
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.