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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.
Nicole Mason: Collaborating across Africa for agricultural development

Published on June 18, 2015
As a young Peace Corps volunteer in the African nation of Guinea, Nicole Mason discovered her passion for working with smallholder farmers in Africa.
Rob King: An Unexpected Path

Published on June 18, 2015
The day Rob King arrived at the MSU, few would have predicted that he would become president and fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) and chairperson of a leading department of applied economics.
Faculty and Staff News

Published on June 18, 2015
Faculty and Staff News
AFRE Alumni News Spring 2015

Published on June 18, 2015
AFRE Alumni News Spring 2015
Seeking Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Global Food System Economics and Management

Published on May 19, 2015
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Global Food System Economics and Management
CANR's Thomas Jayne awarded MSU Foundation professorship

Published on April 29, 2015
Thomas Jayne has been awarded the title of MSU Foundation Professor, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to research and instruction, prominence in his field and significant international impact.
2015 Demmer Scholars announced

Published on April 15, 2015
When 20 Michigan State University (MSU) students go to Washington, D.C., this summer, it won't just be for vacation.
MSU ‘science fair geek’ in Glamour’s Top 10

Published on April 9, 2015
Michigan State University (MSU) environmental economics and policy junior Elizabeth Brajevich, a self-described science fair geek never figured she would one day be in Glamour magazine.
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.
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.
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.
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.