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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.
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”
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.
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.
AFRE senior learns the business side of the dairy industry

Published on January 20, 2021
Agribusiness management student Lynn Olthof builds on her experiences from her grandparents’ dairy farm, 4-H and FFA.
MSU Economists Develop New Agricultural Policy Research Institute in Malawi

Published on January 19, 2021
Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) faculty, Dr. Thomas Jayne and Dr. Milu Muyanga have led the development of a new policy research institute.
Grad Spotlight: Daniela Kwon

Published on January 15, 2021
Daniela is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
AFRE Launches New Digital Magazine

Published on December 21, 2020
A new yearly digital magazine has been created to celebrate and reflect on the successes of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics.
Update from the Chair Fall 2020

Published on December 17, 2020
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines recent accomplishments by faculty, students, and alumni.
Felicia Wu named Fellow of the Society for Risk Analysis

Published on December 17, 2020
Wu receives honor granted to top 1% of Society for Risk Analysis members for her achievements in risk analysis and science policy, and service to the organization
Grad Spotlight: Aaron Staples

Published on December 16, 2020
Aaron is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.
Improving Farm Animal Welfare with Biotechnologies

Published on November 23, 2020
MSUAFRE Ph.D. student, Danielle Ufer, is working with Michigan farmers and consumers to explore market opportunities and limitations of biotechnologies that improve farm animal welfare in the pork and dairy industries.
Grad Spotlight: Camila Alvayay-Torrejon

Published on November 16, 2020
Camila is a second-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.