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

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  CANR recognizes faculty and academic promotions

  Published on April 19, 2019
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annually recognizes faculty and academic promotions.

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  A New Approach to the Graduate Research Symposium

  Published on April 2, 2019
  With a new format, AFRE hosted its annual Graduate Research Symposium to showcase graduate student research presentations.

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  AFRE Hosts Prospective Graduate Students, Shares Opportunities

  Published on March 26, 2019
  This March, AFRE hosted several prospective graduate students and shared the expansive research opportunities the department offers.

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  Kansas State’s Glynn Tonsor on Producer Decision-Making and Ties with AFRE

  Published on March 25, 2019
  Glynn Tonsor spoke at an AFRE seminar last week about livestock producer decision-making and discussed his collaboration with AFRE faculty.

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  Nicole Mason-Wardell Joins SOILS Consortium to Improve Soil Quality in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Published on March 18, 2019
  AFRE faculty member Nicole Mason-Wardell will represent MSU and bring her expertise to a diverse group working toward sustainable soils across Africa.

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  RePEc ranks AFRE number one among agricultural economics departments — again

  Published on March 13, 2019
  Once again, MSUAFRE has been ranked first among all agricultural economics departments for scholarly efforts and impact.

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  AFRE Student Leads Spring Break Urban Farming Service Trip

  Published on March 12, 2019
  AFRE sophomore Holly Pummell co-led an Alternative Spartan Break trip to an urban farm in Atlanta to serve their local community and learn about food systems.

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  AFRE Graduate Student Attends International Public Policy Conference

  Published on March 8, 2019
  AFRE graduate student Greg Boudreaux attended an international conference focused on climate change and other pressing global issues.

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  Titus Awokuse: Assessing Impact of MSU’s Food Security Work in Myanmar

  Published on February 25, 2019
  AFRE Department Chair Titus Awokuse visited Myanmar in early 2019 to meet with key stakeholders and check up on AFRE's activities there.

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  Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins March 1

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off March 1 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914.

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  “We are all better off when everyone has opportunity”

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Dave Weatherspoon, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, shares how his experiences shaped him as a professor, mentor, and leader.

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  AFRE Outstanding M.S. Thesis and Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation 2018 Winners

  Published on February 20, 2019
  Ari Kornelis, recipient of the Outstanding M.S. Thesis Award, and Maolong Chen, recipient of the Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award, share the motivation behind their research and career goals.

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  UM-Dearborn’s Antonios Koumpias on Behavioral Tax Compliance and Collaboration with AFRE

  Published on February 18, 2019
  Antonios Koumpias spoke at an AFRE seminar last week about his tax compliance research and discussed his collaboration with AFRE faculty

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  AFRE Students Guide Policy as Undergraduate Representatives

  Published on February 14, 2019
  AFRE students Lauren Heberling and Izzy Morton serve as representatives on the Undergraduate Policy Committee, helping to voice opinions of undergraduate students and guide policy.

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  CANR Couples: Melissa and Buddy McKendree

  Published on February 14, 2019
  A passion for agriculture brought Melissa and Buddy McKendree together, and continues to be important for them today.

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  Empowering the Next Generation of Malian Researchers

  Published on February 8, 2019
  Through her work, Véronique Thériault’s betters the lives of individuals by mentoring young researchers.

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  Alumna Instills Passion and Teaches Safety at Tyson Foods

  Published on February 6, 2019
  Alumna Kate Taylor has had a fulfilling career at Tyson Foods teaching safety and sparking passion in her co-workers.

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  Swinton Reflects on AAEA Presidency, Building Community

  Published on February 4, 2019
  AFRE professor Scott Swinton reflects on his time leading the AAEA and building communities at institutional and national levels.

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  MSU, GVSU join forces to address water challenges

  Published on January 29, 2019
  Michigan State University has formalized a partnership with the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University to work together on water-related issues.

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  Thom Jayne Appointed Special Advisor in Creation of African Development Institute

  Published on January 29, 2019
  AFRE's Thom Jayne has accepted a part-time position in 2019 as special advisor to the president of the African Development Bank to support the development of a world-class pan-African policy research institute.

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  Saweda Liverpool-Tasie Receives MSU Teacher-Scholar Award

  Published on January 28, 2019
  AFRE's Saweda Liverpool-Tasie has been given a 2018-19 MSU Teacher-Scholar Award for her exceptional scholarly work and devotion to teaching.