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AFRE Alumnus Invited as a Panelist for the Universal Food Forum

Published on August 29, 2023
Nick Allen was a panelist at the 2023 Universal Food Forum where they discussed food distribution, retailing, and the challenges that have occurred in recent years with supply chain shock.
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Returns on October 24, 2023

Published on August 29, 2023
The Michigan Ag Credit Conference is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Molecular Plant Sciences Building on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing.
MSU Grad Students Bring Home Silver in International Agribusiness Case Competition

Published on July 27, 2023
A four-student team from the MSU Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics took 2nd place in the graduate Student Case Competition at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association conference in Christchurch on June 22.
Caputo Elected to AAEA Executive Board

Published on July 27, 2023
Vincenzina Caputo officially joined the Executive Board of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) on July 24.
Kroger Internships Past and Present build FIM Leaders

Published on July 5, 2023
AFRE Alumna, Kristen Walker, and AFRE Senior, Ryann McDowell, discuss their experiences interning and working with The Kroger Co.
Understanding and preventing farm employee heat-related illness

Published on June 29, 2023
Heat-related illnesses can occur indoors or outdoors and during any season of the year.
Dairy Spotlight: Dr. Zach Rutledge

Published on June 27, 2023
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
MSU names Chad Cotti new chair for the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

Published on June 12, 2023
Chad Cotti, Ph.D., was named chairperson of Michigan State University’s (MSU) Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE), effective August 1, 2023.
ABM Senior Andrew Smith Speaks at College Commencement

Published on June 2, 2023
The 2023 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award winner was Andrew Smith.
MSU Alumnus Optimizes Supply Chains to Reduce Food Insecurity

Published on June 1, 2023
Andrew Kimpel is working to reduce food insecurity by eliminating the bottleneck issues in food pantry and school lunch program networks.
AFRE grad student abroad: fruitful learning experiences in Ghana

Published on May 30, 2023
Photo essay from third-year AFRE grad student Yeyoung Lee on her experiences at the PRCI Global Gathering in Ghana
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources names 2023's Outstanding Student Leader

Published on May 5, 2023
The 2023 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award winner is Andrew Smith, who will represent the graduating seniors as class speaker at the undergraduate commencement ceremony.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on May 3, 2023
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will honor the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on May 11.
Fighting a Cow Virus Profitably

Published on April 27, 2023
Interdisciplinary research team is exploring profitable ways to manage pervasive bovine leukemia virus (BLV).
Rose McAloon Takes her EEM Reins to Glacier National Park

Published on April 27, 2023
Rose McAloon, the 2023 Outstanding Senior majoring in Environmental Economics and Management (EEM) is using her passion as a National Park guide to educate others about nature and its value.
Madison Marsh Makes “The Cut”

Published on April 27, 2023
Madison Marsh, a senior majoring in Environmental Economics and Management (EEM) turned her passion for cooking into her very own cookbook, The Cut, that has sold more than 400 copies in its first year.
Tropical wheat development may not aid Nigerians in poverty

Published on April 21, 2023
Investing $1.5 billion in tropical wheat funding may not benefit people living in poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, warns MSU's Dr. Saweda Liverpool-Tasie.
After 52 Years, Nancy Creed Says Good-bye

Published on April 5, 2023
Nancy Creed started at MSU in June of 1971 and with the Department of Agricultural Economics in February of 1976. After 52 years of service to the university, she celebrated her last day on April 3, 2023.
Kayla Braggs, the Accidental Agriculturalist

Published on April 5, 2023
Kayla Braggs works to help others in minority communities realize the potential that agricultural industry offers for successful, fulfilling careers.
Julian Rafael: From Migrant Farmworker to Food Industry Management Major

Published on April 5, 2023
Julian Rafael, a sophomore majoring in the Food Industry Management (FIM) started his journey far from East Lansing. Today, his goal is to make a better life for migrant farmworker families by using his degree to build a food distribution business.