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AFRE Students on Spring Break

Published on March 7, 2018
AFRE students spent their Spring Break 2018 enjoying and bettering themselves across the continent.
RePEc Ranks MSUAFRE Number One Among All Agricultural Economics Departments

Published on March 4, 2018
MSUAFRE has been ranked first among all agricultural and applied economics departments in the world by RePEc.
Assessing the Adoption, Economic, and Environmental Impacts of Brachiaria Grass Forage Cultivars

Published on February 27, 2018
This project aims to use household level survey data and satellite imagery data to estimate aggregate adoption and impacts of Brachiaria in Colombia.
Linking the Gears of the Land Grant Mission

Published on February 27, 2018
Under MSU's historic land grant mission, AFRE assistant professor Melissa McKendree is uniting extension, research, and teaching to create truly impactful work.
Solving the phosphorous pollution puzzle to improve water quality in the Great Lakes region

Published on February 22, 2018
Researchers at Michigan State University are implementing strategies that start at the source of the phosphorous pollution issue in the Great Lakes — farmers’ decision-making on fertilizer use.
Service Sparks Success for Callan Tigani

Published on February 20, 2018
Agribusiness Management senior Callan Tigani spent her entire college career devoted to serving her communities — and that same determination and passion landed her a coveted industry position.
FMA Connects Students with Food Industry Careers

Published on February 15, 2018
The Food Marketing Association, a student-run organization in AFRE, has been bridging the gap between students and potential employers for over three decades.
Inspiring Agriculture’s Leaders of Tomorrow

Published on February 7, 2018
FIM senior Martin Oglesby led workshops for children at the annual Michigan Family Farms Conference, as a member of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences.
David Ortega Earns Emerging Scholar Award from SAEA

Published on February 6, 2018
MSUAFRE assistant professor David Ortega has been awarded the Emerging Scholar Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA), an award honoring high-performing early-career professionals in the profession.
MSUAFRE: An Intellectual Home

Published on January 24, 2018
PhD alumnus Petri Ollila comes back to East Lansing whenever he can to see what's on the cutting edge of agricultural economics.
Exploring “Green” Paths at MSU

Published on January 22, 2018
Through courses, clubs, and connections, first-year student Holly Pummell is finding ways to "Go Green."
AFRE Helps Middle School Students Study International Development

Published on January 19, 2018
AFRE and Food Security Group faculty members supplied their expertise to an eighth grade class in California.
The Year of Global Africa: Building on a Legacy of Partnership

Published on January 11, 2018
Michigan State University's work in Africa extends back to the 1960s, formalized when then-MSU president John Hannah made it a priority to expand the university's global reach. This year, MSU celebrates the evolution of this storied partnership.
Bridging Development Research and Development Practice

Published on January 3, 2018
The story of how an undergraduate passion became a 35 year career for AFRE professor and FSG co-director David Tschirley.
Maria Elena Marescotti: a Semester with AFRE

Published on December 15, 2017
AFRE interviewed Marescotti on her time in the states and the opportunities found in AFRE.
AFRE’s Impact on International Development

Published on December 14, 2017
FSP has released eight stories of the incredible impact our researchers are making around the world.
A Guide on Giving to AFRE at MSU

Published on December 12, 2017
AFRE has countless funds that fit every interest and passion for end-of-year giving. Check out this simpler way to navigate these funds, so you can give to AFRE in the most meaningful way.
Leading Environmental Economics at MSU and Beyond

Published on December 11, 2017
Chris Semrinec, Environmental Economics and Management senior and founder of the Sustainable Business Association at MSU, is helping make the new AFRE major known to the industry
Making A Home In The Agriculture Industry

Published on December 4, 2017
Agribusiness Management senior Katie Forro has taken advantage of the many opportunities available at MSU, and has created the ultimate undergraduate experience.
Alumnus Ignites Student Engagement

Published on November 28, 2017
Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics alumnus Greg Pell gives back to students after finding success and opportunity in the department.
Update from the Chair

Published on November 21, 2017
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives an update on the everything accomplished in the department in 2017, and looks toward the future.