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MSU alumna credits her work at AFRE to success in her career
Published on June 1, 2017
Now an assistant professor at the University of Delaware, Leah Palm-Forster's research identifies barriers to getting farmers to enroll in conservation programs. -
Bob Myers named a fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Published on June 1, 2017
An MSU distinguised professor, Bob Myers joins David Hennessy and Thomas Reardon as the the third member of AFRE faculty to receive the award. -
AFRE department looks forward to future after successful school year
Published on June 1, 2017
From being ranked No. 4 in the world to faculty members receiving vast recognition, the Department of AFRE proves that Spartans Will. -
Finding Her Place at MSU
Published on May 26, 2017
"I started out as an economist but found a natural fit in working with smallholder farmers, especially women farmers." -
Researchers recognized for farm input subsidy work in sub-Saharan Africa
Published on May 20, 2017
An international team of agricultural researchers led by a Michigan State University professor has been recognized for the quality of its work and its impacts on agricultural policy in Africa. -
Congratulations!
Published on February 24, 2017
Robert J. Myers, professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, was one of five members of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) honored as AAEA Fellows. -
MSU expertise for Mali higher education strategy
Published on January 31, 2017
With the support of the World Bank, a delegation of Malian personalities from the Ministry of Higher Education and from several Malian universities visited MSU for expertise, advice, and possible collaborations. -
Chair's Note, December 2016
Published on December 5, 2016
Chair's Note, December 2016 -
Alumnus shapes learning, influences policy at Yale
Published on December 5, 2016
When Eli Fenichel started his graduate studies at Michigan State University, he was certain he didn’t want to be an academic. Fast forward 13 years, and he’s an assistant professor at Yale University. -
Scorsone and MSU Extension Center recognized by USDA
Published on December 1, 2016
Director Eric Scorsone and his team members at the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for their work in the midst of the financial crisis in Flint, Michigan. -
Success through collaborative scholarship
Published on December 1, 2016
Assistant professor Saweda Liverpool-Tasie loves collaborative scholarship—and she’s good at it. -
AFRE People and Awards December 2016
Published on December 1, 2016
AFRE People and Awards for December 2016 -
Giving TUEsday campaign to raise funds for CANR Student Club Grants
Published on November 29, 2016
Did participation in a student club enhance your MSU experience? This year's #GivingTUEsday campaign in the college is to raise $5,000 to support Student Club Grants through the CANR Alumni Association. -
First conference of the Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project
Published on October 17, 2016
On Sept. 27-28, the Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project held its first conference at the Rockview Hotel Royale in Abuja. -
Swinton named president of Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
Published on August 1, 2016
Scott Swinton, former associate chairperson in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics at MSU, has been elected president-elect of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. His term begins Aug. 1. -
From the Chairperson (Spring 2016)
Published on June 7, 2016
From the Chairperson -
Blogging with Bloem
Published on June 7, 2016
Blogging may not on the top of most applied economists’ lists of priorities, if it even makes those lists at all. -
Nakasone uses information technology to reach farmers
Published on June 7, 2016
In rural areas of developing countries, information can move slowly. For farmers in those countries, this speed has consequences for their business decisions. -
Undergrad Program Makeover
Published on June 7, 2016
The curriculum for undergraduate majors in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE) has a fresh face after receiving a makeover that kicked off in July 2015. -
AFRE People and Awards (Spring 2016)
Published on June 7, 2016
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AFRE Alumni news (Spring 2016)
Published on June 7, 2016
AFRE Alumni news (Spring 2016)