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AFRE Undergraduates Represent MSU at 2018 AFA Leaders Conference

Published on November 28, 2018
Six MSUAFRE undergraduate students attended the annual Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference, in early November, 2018.
Kwame Yeboah Becomes Nonresident Fellow on Global Food and Agriculture

Published on November 26, 2018
AFRE faculty member Kwame Yeboah has been named a Nonresident Fellow on Global Food and Agriculture with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Alumnus Salwan Yaqo: Helping Others and Giving Back

Published on November 12, 2018
Alumnus Salwan Yaqo came back to campus to share his experiences as a food industry professional at Meijer and provide students with context for tools and skills they're currently learning.
Experts, Entrepreneurs, and Retailers at Making It In Michigan 2018

Published on November 9, 2018
Hosted by the MSU Product Center, the 11th annual Making it in Michigan conference and trade show drew more than 166 vendors and 200 conference attendees to this state-wide food industry event.
AFRE Students Attend National PMA Fresh Summit Convention & Expo

Published on November 1, 2018
Representatives from AFRE attended a national conference and expo to learn, network, and experience the expansive produce and floral industry.
Takeaways from the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference

Published on October 29, 2018
MSUAFRE connected state lenders and stakeholders with objective updates on the Michigan agricultural industry during its annual Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference in the Kellogg Hotel and Events Center.
AFRE Undergrads Get Behind the Scenes at Local Cider Mill

Published on October 24, 2018
Students from all three of AFRE's student organizations took a trip to a local cider mill this October to learn about their processes and practices.
Alumna Rosalyn Brummette: All Ag, All the Time

Published on October 23, 2018
From her family farm to currently serving as a Legislative Aide/Executive Assistant with the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, AFRE alumna Rosalyn Brummette has focused on agriculture her whole life.
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.
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.
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.
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.