News

Successful agricultural economist gives donation to renovate historical Cook Hall – a place of many memories

Published on October 23, 2018
Successful agricultural economist Gary L. Seevers gives $3 million donation to renovate historical Cook Hall.
New Institute of Agricultural Technology program coordinator named in Traverse City

Published on October 18, 2018
Dale Elshoff is the new program coordinator for the Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan, as part of the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) partnerships.
Helping Local Agriculture at Every Level

Published on October 18, 2018
Agriculture runs deep with MS student McKenna Clifford, who's now working toward broadening her knowledge and scope of production agriculture within the AFRE graduate program.
Chris Peterson's Impact on AFRE, Michigan, and Agriculture

Published on October 16, 2018
The Department of AFRE celebrates the career of AFRE professor and Nowlin Chair of Consumer-Responsive Agriculture Chris Peterson before his retirement.
FIM Alumnus Establishes Scholarship Just Five Months After Graduation

Published on October 15, 2018
2018 Food Industry Management alumnus Martin Oglesby pledged an annual scholarship to the program and gift to MANRRS mere months after his own graduation.
100-Year-Old AFRE Alumnus George Greenleaf Returns to Campus for Homecoming

Published on October 8, 2018
George Greenleaf, CANR and AFRE alumnus, turned 100 years old this year and paid a visit to his alma mater for Homecoming 2018.
AFRE Experts Investigate Changing Perceptions of Animal Welfare and Biotechnology

Published on October 3, 2018
AFRE faculty members David Ortega and Christopher Wolf are investigating changing Michigan consumer perceptions and preferences toward dairy and pork products that use biotechnology.
AFRE Aids Growing Michigan Hop Yard

Published on October 2, 2018
A local hops farm is continuing to grow and supply Michigan's craft beer industry with the help of MSU and AFRE experts.
Update from the Chair – October 2018

Published on October 1, 2018
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines recent accomplishments by faculty, students, and alumni.
AFRE Ranked as a Top Agricultural and Applied Economics Department

Published on October 1, 2018
MSUAFRE has been ranked in the top five programs globally by more than three ranking institutions.
World Bank's Maximo Torero Talks Simplicity and Decision Making at AFRE Seminar

Published on September 27, 2018
The World Bank's Maximo Torero visited AFRE on Thursday, September 27, to present a seminar titled, “Risk preferences and decision quality of the poor."
Thom Jayne to Lead Study on Strengthening Higher Education for African Agriculture

Published on September 26, 2018
AFRE's Thom Jayne will lead a study to guide the forthcoming $50 million World Bank and RUFORUM project on Strengthening Higher Education for Agri-food Systems.
Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference to be Held October 26

Published on September 25, 2018
MSUAFRE will host the annual Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference in the Kellogg Hotel and Events Center on Friday, October 26.
AFRE Hiring Assistant/Associate Professor in Agricultural and Food Policy

Published on September 24, 2018
AFRE at MSU seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate level in agricultural and food policy.
11th Annual Making it in Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show to be Held November 8

Published on September 21, 2018
Making it in Michigan is a one-day event that hosts educational sessions and a trade show, featuring over 200 Michigan-made food and agricultural products.
SBA Builds Community of Sustainability-Focused Spartans

Published on September 19, 2018
The Sustainable Business Association (SBA), a student organization in MSUAFRE, is bringing sustainability-minded Spartans together for career prep, campus cleanups, and community building.
Exploring Quality Seed Demand in Myanmar

Published on September 17, 2018
AFRE graduate student Myat Thida Win conducted field experiments in Myanmar, to support MSU and FSP's work looking into the importance of quality seeds.
MSU awarded $13.6 million from USAID to lead global legume research

Published on September 12, 2018
Michigan State University is the home of the new Feed the Future Legume Systems Research Innovation Lab.
AFRE Extends Involvement in Nigeria Initiatives

Published on September 12, 2018
MSUAFRE faculty members have committed to supporting Nigeria's development and agricultural initiatives as consultants and advisors.
Utilizing a Close-Knit Sustainable Community

Published on September 6, 2018
First year PhD student Kelsey Hopkins is collaborating with the Sustainable Michigan Endowed Project (SMEP) at MSU to create more sustainable clothing practices in Michigan.
Kickstarting a Food Industry Career at the Country Club

Published on September 5, 2018
Food Industry Management (FIM) alumnus Zach Olsen came to MSU as an Evans Scholar, where he found his passion for the food industry and sales. Since, he's had a successful career at world-renowned companies like Paramount and BUNN.