College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

• From the Interim Chairperson

  Published on March 11, 2015
  We are always pleased when one of our own is recognized. In this case, President Lou Anna Simon recognized Scott Swinton with the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award at her State of the University address Feb. 10.

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  FIM Student Takes Flavor Tour across America

  Published on March 11, 2015
  The Sunset Flavor Tour is one road trip that MSU senior Adrian Mendoza will never forget.

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  Ross analyzes food system innovation

  Published on March 9, 2015
  AFRE's Brent Ross, assistant professor of food industry management, believes now is the perfect time to study how rising public interest in food can create opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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  Weatherspoon recognized nationally as faculty mentor role model

  Published on March 9, 2015
  Dr. Dave Weatherspoon, professor in AFRE, was recognized at the 15th Minority Access National Role Models Conference in Washington, D.C., in October 2014.

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  Faculty Awards and Honors

  Published on March 9, 2015
  Faculty Awards and Honors

• AFRE Alumni news (Winter 2014-15)

  Published on March 9, 2015
  AFRE Alumni news (Winter 2014-15)

• CANR profs, MSU Extension specialist to receive University honors

  Published on February 6, 2015
  Ten Michigan State University faculty members will be honored for their outstanding contributions to education and research with William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards at the annual MSU Awards Convocation Feb. 10.

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  Report gives framework to analyze effects of changes to U.S. food system

  Published on January 14, 2015
  Michigan State University (MSU) professor Scott Swinton was among more than a dozen researchers from around the country issuing a report that can aid policymakers and others who make decisions about the nation's food system.

• Seeking Chairperson for MSU Agricultural, Food, & Resource Economics

  Published on December 30, 2014
  Chairperson and Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

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  Facing off with a fungal threat

  Published on December 10, 2014
  That fuzzy fungus creeping onto the forgotten food buried in your crisper is hiding something. Mold is more than a nuisance that spoils dated produce, it also indicates the presence of toxins.

• MSU Academy for Global Engagement names ten new fellows

  Published on November 19, 2014
  Ten early-to-mid career tenure track faculty have been selected to develop and enhance their international research portfolios.

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  MSU professor recognized nationally as faculty mentor role model

  Published on November 13, 2014
  Dave Weatherspoon, professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resources Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University, (MSU) was nationally recognized as a faculty mentor role model in Washington, D.C. this month.

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  PhD student selected for U.S. Borlaug Fellows program in Global Food Security

  Published on October 28, 2014
  Aniseh Bro, doctoral student in the Department of Community Sustainability, is a recipient of a Graduate Research Grant through the U.S. Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security

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  Cultivating Curiosity - Undergrads explore passion for research

  Published on October 8, 2014
  Michigan State University is committed to providing undergraduate students with opportunities to explore their passions and develop their curiosities through research.

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  From the Interim Chair

  Published on September 26, 2014
  From the interim chair

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  Born and raised in West Africa, Saweda Liverpool-Tasie is never too far from home

  Published on September 26, 2014
  Born and raised in West Africa, Saweda Liverpool-Tasie is never too far from home

• Scholarships strengthen intercontinental ties

  Published on September 26, 2014
  Scholarships strengthen intercontinental ties

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  Weber links AFRE website to past and present

  Published on September 26, 2014
  Weber links AFRE website to past and present

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  Passing of Carl K. Eicher

  Published on September 26, 2014
  Carl K. Eicher (1930-2014), University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, at Michigan State University (MSU) from 1961 to 1999, passed away on July 5, 2014.

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  Passing of Robert Stevens

  Published on September 26, 2014
  Robert Stevens

• AFRE People and Awards (Fall 2014)

  Published on September 26, 2014
  AFRE People