News

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.
Ferris Study Abroad Scholarship Recipients Make the Most of Their Trips

Published on July 9, 2018
AFRE students Sarah Lokey and Peter Vanderhoff were this year’s recipients of the Jake and Maxine Ferris Study Abroad Scholarship, and traveled abroad to learn about their industries of interest and experience international cultures.
FIM Alum Builds on Business-Base to Find Passion in People

Published on June 29, 2018
Food Industry Management alumnus Corey Williams has capitalized on his people-focused skills learned in the department to lead a new business section of a food industry company.
Melissa McKendree Earns Outstanding JARE Reviewer Award

Published on June 27, 2018
AFRE assistant professor Melissa McKendree has been awarded an Outstanding JARE Reviewer Award from the Western Agricultural Economics Association and the Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
Students Learn and Network at Largest Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Show in America

Published on June 25, 2018
Four AFRE students attended the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) annual trade show in June to learn about the dairy, deli, and bakery industry and network with industry professionals.
Alumnus Andrew Schultz Shines as GM for Texas Corners Brewing Company

Published on June 19, 2018
From family farm to family brewery, MSUAFRE alumnus Andrew Schultz hasn’t strayed far from his roots and is now the General Manager at Texas Corners Brewing Company near Kalamazoo, Michigan.
AFRE Alumna Receives McDonald’s President’s Award for Sustainable Strategies

Published on June 7, 2018
AFRE master’s alumna Kendra Levine has received the McDonald’s President’s Award, given to the top one percent of employees globally, for her tireless work on a global sustainability sourcing guide.
Dale Elshoff Named MSU’s Advisor of the Year

Published on May 31, 2018
AFRE advisor Dale Elshoff was awarded the Walter Adams Advisor of the Year award from MSU's Department of Student Life on April 18, 2018.
Nancy Creed wins 2018 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award

Published on May 21, 2018
Nancy Creed, MSUAFRE's Travel Arranger and Events Coordinator, has won the 2018 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award.
Faculty Members Receive 2017-18 AFRE Excellence Awards

Published on May 14, 2018
Several AFRE faculty members received departmental awards for their excellence in teaching, research, extension, service, and lifetime achievement at the annual AFRE meeting on May 11, 2018.
Michael Olabisi Selected to Work with University of Ibadan

Published on May 14, 2018
MSUAFRE assistant professor Michael Olabisi has been selected to work with the University of Ibadan as a part of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to support projects in Africa.
A window into the immersive work of Dr. Felicia Wu

Published on May 14, 2018
Dr. Felicia Wu's work with GMOs and food policy has an impact on global policy decision making and markets.
John Boyse, Nancy Creed given Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award

Published on May 10, 2018
Two staffers from CANR were recognized as distinguished staff members for their contributions to Michigan State University.
A Shared Vision of Partnership in Africa: Akinwumi Adesina and MSU

Published on May 9, 2018
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina visited MSU in May, 2018 to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Agriculture, provide lectures and meetings with MSU Africanists, and receive honors from city, state, and federal leaders.
Policy Project Supports Development and Collaboration for Nigerian Faculty

Published on May 7, 2018
AFRE is building further connections with Africa by hosting several Nigerian scholars and students under the USAID funded Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Policy project led by Dr. Saweda Liverpool-Tasie.