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Thomas Jayne Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

Published on August 10, 2021
Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor
AFRE Graduate Student Receives National Recognition for Teaching Excellence

Published on August 4, 2021
Graduate student April Athnos has recieved three teaching honors in 2021.
Meet AFRE's 2022 Job Market Candidates

Published on August 2, 2021
AFRE is pleased to announce our latest PhD job-market candidates. All three candidates anticipate completing their PhDs in the Spring or Summer of 2022.
Tom Reardon Named University Distinguished Professor

Published on July 27, 2021
Since joining the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics in 1992, Professor Tom Reardon has garnered global recognition for his scholarship, teaching, and service to the profession.
Grad Spotlight: Eric Abaidoo

Published on July 16, 2021
Eric is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course

Published on June 27, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers.
MSU Research Team Leaves Lasting Impact on Malian Food Security Outlook

Published on June 25, 2021
The Mali Food Security Policy Research Program has come to an end but leaves behind a lasting legacy of agricultural policy research and capacity development.
CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients

Published on June 23, 2021
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
CANR names new chair to lead Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

Published on June 21, 2021
Scott Swinton, Ph.D., to serve as chair for two-year appointment.
In new Science publication, Jayne champions improving agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa

Published on June 17, 2021
MSU Foundation Professor Thom Jayne and University of Florida Professor Pedro Sanchez make the case for increasing agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa through increased investments in research, development, and extension.
Grad Spotlight: Christine Sauer

Published on June 16, 2021
Christine is a fifth-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
MSU researcher appointed to World Health Organization group studying global impact of foodborne disease

Published on June 7, 2021
Felicia Wu has been named a member of a selective cohort of food safety and public health researchers.
Gratitude and best wishes to Dr. Patricia Norris

Published on June 2, 2021
After 25 years as a member of our MSU community, Patricia Norris retired in May 2021.
Loveridge named assistant dean for faculty affairs and development

Published on May 24, 2021
Scott Loveridge was named assistant dean for faculty affairs and development in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR).
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.