News

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.
AFRE Advice: Thoughts from Alumni and Students

Published on August 22, 2018
Advice for incoming and returning AFRE students from recent graduates, current students, and veteran alumni.
Are GMOs Safe?

Published on August 15, 2018
Exploring the safety of genetically modified foods.
GMOs: A surrogate for the debate about agriculture?

Published on August 15, 2018
Perceptions of the agricultural and food industries, trends in higher education, questions around research funding, political leanings and socioeconomic factors can also play a part in public concern over GMOs.
Achieving Application: ABM and EEM Senior at PepsiCo Frito-Lay

Published on August 14, 2018
ABM and EEM senior Evan Toth is putting his knowledge from MSU courses and outside experiences to work at his Frito-Lay summer internship.
Remembering AFRE’s Bino Témé

Published on August 10, 2018
Join us in remembering AFRE associate professor of international development Bino Témé, who passed away on August 4, 2018 in Bamako, Mali.
AFRE Members Play Big Role in AAEA 2018

Published on August 9, 2018
MSUAFRE faculty, graduate students, staff, and alumni were well represented at the 2018 AAEA conference in Washington D.C.
AFRE Graduate Students Win 4th Straight Case Study Competition

Published on August 7, 2018
For the second year in a row, graduate students from AFRE won the AAEA Graduate Student Case Study Competition, held in Washington D.C. on August 5-7, 2018.
Thomas Jayne Honored as 2018 Fellow of the AAEA

Published on August 6, 2018
MSUAFRE professor Thom Jayne was named a Fellow of the AAEA at the annual AAEA conference on August 6, 2018.
AFRE at AAEA 2018

Published on August 5, 2018
MSUAFRE faculty, graduate students, and staff will be at meetings, presenting their research, and receiving honors at the AAEA annual conference in Washington D.C. from August 5-7, 2018.
AFRE Job Candidates for Fall 2018

Published on August 1, 2018
AFRE is proud to announce our PhD job-market candidates for Fall 2018.
Small Changes for a Big Impact: FIM Senior at Ingredion

Published on July 31, 2018
MSUAFRE senior Fiona Muegge is creating a lasting impact at her Fortune 500 internship as Ingredion Incorporated's first Customer Service Intern.
ABM Senior is Taking Initiative in the Ag Industry

Published on July 24, 2018
AFRE senior Paige Reetz has used her enterprising spirit to land a pivotal summer internship at Dow AgroSciences.
AFRE Graduate Students Win Second Consecutive IFAMA Case Competition

Published on July 23, 2018
MSUAFRE graduate students won first place in the Student Case Competition at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association for the second consecutive year.