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Reflections on the World Food Prize (Part I): No contribution is too small
Published on October 28, 2015
Twelve Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD) scholars traveled Oct. 14-16 to Des Moines, Iowa, to attend the 2015 World Food Prize symposium. -
AFRE 2015 Outreach Conference for Michigan Agricultural Lenders, Agribusinesses, and Policy-makers
Published on October 27, 2015
AFRE, other MSU and Mid-West University Researchers Presented Research and Policy Outreach Insights at the Annual Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference, October 26, Kellogg Center, MSU. -
Skidmore named director of North Central Region Center for Rural Development
Published on October 24, 2015
Mark Skidmore has been named director of the North Central Region Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) effective January 1, 2016. -
Spartans Feed the World
Published on October 19, 2015
By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion. To feed a population that size, food production will need to increase by 70 percent to 100 percent, according to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. -
AFRE Gets $1.8M USAID Grant to Boost African Great Lakes Coffee Industry
Published on October 13, 2015
The U.S. Agency for International Development has announced that AFRE’s Food Security Group will receive an additional $1.8 million associate award as part of ongoing work through the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy. -
From the (New) Chairperson
Published on September 14, 2015
As the season changes into autumn, our Department is changing too. In addition to welcoming new and returning students for fall classes, we also have new faculty and staff joining the department. -
Grad team wins 2015 IFAMA Case Competition
Published on September 14, 2015
How comfortable is a fourth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer analyzing a business plan before a panel of judges from the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA)? If that dairy farmer is Leonard Polizin -- very comfortable. -
Garnache’s goal: smarter decisions, cleaner environment
Published on September 14, 2015
AFRE assistant professor Cloe Garnache considers the great outdoors to be more than just a place to enjoy her hobbies of rock climbing and backpacking. -
Swinton receives MSU Outstanding Faculty Award
Published on September 14, 2015
Collaborative research keeps work fresh and interesting for Professor Scott Swinton. So does working with graduate students. Successfully integrating the two helped Swinton earn this year's MSU William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award. -
AFRE People and Awards (Fall 2015)
Published on September 14, 2015
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AFRE Alumni news (Fall 2015)
Published on September 14, 2015
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AFRE PhD student and faculty collaborators presented research findings at professional meetings
Published on September 14, 2015
AFRE PhD student and faculty collaborators presented research findings at Summer 2015 professional meetings. -
Special Release: MSU AFRE Session on Changing Global Farm Structure and Land Use
Published on September 12, 2015
MSU AFRE Food Security International Update: Special Release on Changing Global Farm Structure and Agricultural Land Use. Aug 21, 2015 -
MSU names Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics chairperson
Published on August 26, 2015
Titus O. Awokuse has been named chairperson of the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University. -
MSU Case Study Team takes first at international competition
Published on August 26, 2015
The Michigan State University (MSU) Case Study Team took first place at this year's International Food and Agribusiness Management Association's (IFAMA) Global Student Case Competition. -
Seeking Specialist, Advisor for MSU Agricultural, Food, & Resource Economics
Published on August 13, 2015
MSU Agricultural, Food, & Resource Economics seeking Advisor -
MSU AFRE Quarterly Food Security International Update – Summer, 2015
Published on August 10, 2015
The MSU/AFRE Quarterly Food Security Update reports highlights of research and outreach accomplishments of AFRE projects operating in a number of developing countries. -
AFRE professor emeritus authors book
Published on July 21, 2015
The FAO and the African Development Bank just released Agricultural Growth in West Africa: Market and Policy Drivers, a book by Frank Hollinger and John Staatz. -
Undergraduate research opportunity takes CANR student to Malawi
Published on July 21, 2015
Claire Jordan wants to change the world. And this summer, she begins her journey to "leave the world a better place," starting in Malawi. -
From the Interim Chairperson
Published on June 18, 2015
From the Interim Chairperson -
Jayne named MSU Foundation professor for work in Africa
Published on June 18, 2015
Thom Jayne has been named an MSU Foundation Professor, a new honor designed to recognize the work of outstanding university faculty members.