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Julian Rafael: From Migrant Farmworker to Food Industry Management Major

Published on April 5, 2023
Julian Rafael, a sophomore majoring in the Food Industry Management (FIM) started his journey far from East Lansing. Today, his goal is to make a better life for migrant farmworker families by using his degree to build a food distribution business.
How will cage-free hens affect egg consumer choices?

Published on March 28, 2023
Research team led by Vincenzina Caputo produced a report on the impact of transitioning to cage free eggs.
Star of the West Milling Company creates endowment to support FFA

Published on March 27, 2023
The Star of the West FFA Endowment will support the Michigan FFA program – an intracurricular student organization for youth interested in agriculture and leadership.
FSG Co-Director, Eric Crawford, retires after productive lifetime of service

Published on March 6, 2023
After 43 years, Professor Emeritus Crawford, retires and celebrates a productive and illustrious career
AFRE Alumni Tapped for Michigan Agri-Business Association Leadership Group

Published on February 28, 2023
Hilaree Fraly of BASF and Aaron Fahrner of Cooperative Elevator Company will learn the inner working of trade associations and the policy process as part of the select, 10-member MABA Leadership Group during 2022-23.
Dale Darling honored with 2023 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award

Published on February 20, 2023
Dale Darling will receive the 2023 CANR Dean's Pinnacle of Excellence Award during ANR Week.
MSU-led team receives $10M USDA grant to develop more resilient food systems

Published on February 9, 2023
The five-year project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
ABM Freshman Jenna Stanton traverses Michigan for FFA

Published on February 1, 2023
Jenna Stanton, an ABM Freshman, is currently serving as the 2022 - 2023 Michigan State FFA Vice President. Stanton provides personal development and leadership training to nearly 5,000 high school students across Michigan.
CANR dean announces new faculty award

Published on January 10, 2023
Dean Millenbah announces the CANR Faculty Laureate award, a new dean-level faculty honor, and names inaugural 2023 CANR Faculty Laureates.
AFRE Alumna Working to Increase Climate Smart Practices on Michigan Farms

Published on January 5, 2023
Alumna Lisa Woodke at Star of the West describes a major USDA project to foster climate-smart farming practices in Michigan food crops.
What’s behind rising food prices?

Published on January 5, 2023
Associate Professor David Ortega offers insights about rising food prices that he has shared on PBS television and in the Wall Street Journal.
Graduate Spotlight: Sampriti Sarkar

Published on November 30, 2022
Sampriti Sarkar is a third year Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE).
AFRE Ph.D. Student Conducts Seed Variety Adoption Study in Zimbabwe

Published on November 30, 2022
Herrington’s research in Zimbabwe focused on evaluating the impact of various factors on farmers’ adoption of and willingness-to-pay (WTP) for certain iron-and zinc-enriched bean and vitamin A maize seed varieties.
New USDA grant to support MSU-led research team exploring rural price inflation

Published on November 17, 2022
The project, funded by an $800K grant from USDA NIFA, is aimed at informing policy.
MSU AgBioResearch provides new administrative training programs for faculty and staff

Published on November 14, 2022
Three MSU scientists join the first cohort to receive insight into research administration and leadership
Industry Outlooks and Labor Shortages Headline the Ag Credit Conference

Published on October 31, 2022
This year’s conference was held October 25 in East Lansing, MI and was attended by over 100 representatives of the agricultural credit and banking industry
AFRE Assistant Professor Zach Rutledge Focuses on the Next Generation of Agricultural Labor

Published on October 31, 2022
Dr. Zachariah Rutledge, a new assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University, is building a research, teaching, and Extension agenda focusing on the scarcity of agricultural labor
4-H and FFA alumna’s agricultural passion leads her to study at Michigan State University

Published on October 24, 2022
A deep passion for agriculture led 4-H and FFA alumna and current Agribusiness Management senior Madelyn Cary to pursue an education at Michigan State University (MSU).
Assistant Professor Molly Sears Aims for Enhanced Production with Enhanced Protection

Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. Molly Sears is focusing her research on finding solutions for producers while holistically impacting ecosystems in a positive manner.
Data, People, and Policy are the Heart of Assistant Professor James Sears’ Work

Published on October 3, 2022
Dr. James Sears is a new assistant professor in AFRE researching consumer and producer responses to unexpected shocks.
Joseph Rusike respected Agricultural Economist and MSU alumnus dies unexpectedly

Published on October 3, 2022
Prominent researcher will be missed by the many in the Food Security Group and the larger agricultural development community