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

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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.

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  CANR names new chair to lead Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

  Published on June 21, 2021
  Scott Swinton, Ph.D., to serve as chair for two-year appointment.

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  In new Science publication, Jayne champions improving agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa

  Published on June 17, 2021
  MSU Foundation Professor Thom Jayne and University of Florida Professor Pedro Sanchez make the case for increasing agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa through increased investments in research, development, and extension.

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  Grad Spotlight: Christine Sauer

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

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  MSU researcher appointed to World Health Organization group studying global impact of foodborne disease

  Published on June 7, 2021
  Felicia Wu has been named a member of a selective cohort of food safety and public health researchers.

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  Gratitude and best wishes to Dr. Patricia Norris

  Published on June 2, 2021
  After 25 years as a member of our MSU community, Patricia Norris retired in May 2021.

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  Loveridge named assistant dean for faculty affairs and development

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Scott Loveridge was named assistant dean for faculty affairs and development in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR).

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  ReNAPRI and PRCI: Planning for Policy Success

  Published on May 19, 2021
  With assistance from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) the Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) has created and implemented a new strategic plan.

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  Grad Spotlight: Hanna Carlson

  Published on May 17, 2021
  Hanna is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.

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  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

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  College of Agriculture and Natural Resources extends special recognitions for diversity, equity and inclusion

  Published on May 5, 2021
  Faculty and staff receive honors for their outstanding efforts supporting the CANR community.

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  MSU grad reflects on time at MSU with the Class of 2021

  Published on May 4, 2021
  CANR Outstanding Student Leadership nominee, Holly Pummell, shares how goals and collective experiences helped shape her learning and Spartan journey while at Michigan State University.

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  Grad Spotlight: Charuta Parkhi

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

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  SPDC student receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

  Published on April 5, 2021
  Recent grad Ashley Prince studied construction management and helped form the Professional Women Builders student organization while at MSU.

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  Update from the Chair Spring 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Chairperson of AFRE, Titus O. Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines the accomplishments of faculty, students, and alumni.

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  Meet AFRE Assistant Professor Aleks Schaefer

  Published on March 30, 2021
  Learn more about the research and outreach efforts of Aleks Schaefer in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University

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  MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.