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ReNAPRI and PRCI: Planning for Policy Success

Published on May 19, 2021
With assistance from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) the Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI) has created and implemented a new strategic plan.
Grad Spotlight: Hanna Carlson

Published on May 17, 2021
Hanna is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?

Published on May 6, 2021
Do consumers care about redundant milk labels?
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources extends special recognitions for diversity, equity and inclusion

Published on May 5, 2021
Faculty and staff receive honors for their outstanding efforts supporting the CANR community.
MSU grad reflects on time at MSU with the Class of 2021

Published on May 4, 2021
CANR Outstanding Student Leadership nominee, Holly Pummell, shares how goals and collective experiences helped shape her learning and Spartan journey while at Michigan State University.
Grad Spotlight: Charuta Parkhi

Published on April 16, 2021
Charuta is a fourth-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
SPDC student receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Published on April 5, 2021
Recent grad Ashley Prince studied construction management and helped form the Professional Women Builders student organization while at MSU.
Update from the Chair Spring 2021

Published on March 30, 2021
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus O. Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines the accomplishments of faculty, students, and alumni.
Meet AFRE Assistant Professor Aleks Schaefer

Published on March 30, 2021
Learn more about the research and outreach efforts of Aleks Schaefer in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University
MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

Published on March 23, 2021
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.
Grad Spotlight: Natalie Loduca

Published on March 16, 2021
Natalie is a first-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
MSU agribusiness management student secures job before graduation

Published on March 16, 2021
Senior Aaron Fahrner accepts employment offer based on internship experiences, interdisciplinary studies at MSU and his background in agriculture.
Understanding Consumer Preferences for Gene-Edited Food

Published on March 15, 2021
Through her doctoral research, AFRE graduate student Valerie Kilders explores how consumers perceive and value different gene-edited food products in different settings.
How Agricultural Productivity Shocks Influence Youth Employment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Published on March 11, 2021
MSUAFRE Ph.D. student, Josephat Koima’s, research focuses on the intersection of agriculture, youth employment, and human capital development, and is influenced by the need to address the rising youth population in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Nigerian Agricultural Policy Project Leaves a Lasting Impact

Published on February 22, 2021
NAPP has enhanced Nigeria’s ability to conduct evidence based agricultural policy research, influenced agricultural policy, and disseminated agricultural research findings to key stakeholders throughout the country.
Food Security Group Receives 4.5 Million Dollar USDA Grant for Agricultural Policy Project

Published on February 22, 2021
The new project seeks to improve development outcomes through increasing economic growth, food security, better nutrition, and enhanced resiliency to shocks.
MSU research team receives USDA grant to evaluate effectiveness, cost of new blueberry pest management strategies

Published on February 19, 2021
An MSU research team received a $325,000 grant to examine the effectiveness and cost of new blueberry pest management approaches.
AFRE student finds environmental career path at MSU

Published on February 18, 2021
Environmental economics management student Miranda Graleski studies the business side of sustainability.
CANR announces 2021 Cohort of Global Scholars

Published on February 18, 2021
Theme for this year is “Innovations in Agricultural Higher Education in a Global Context”
Grad Spotlight: Godwin Nutsugah

Published on February 16, 2021
Godwin is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) M.S. program.
Q & A with EEM Major Holly Pummell

Published on February 9, 2021
With an interest in sustainability and business, Environmental Economics and Management (EEM) Senior Holly Pummell, tells us why EEM was the major she was looking for.