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

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  Cynthia Donovan Talks Importance of Legumes in “Eye on Africa” Speaker Series

  Published on January 24, 2019
  AFRE's Cynthia Donovan spoke on the dynamics of African food systems and diets on campus in January as part of a speaker series for the Year of Global Africa.

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  Tom Reardon Named Extraordinary Professor at University of Pretoria

  Published on January 16, 2019
  AFRE professor Tom Reardon will take on this prestigious honorary position for the next four years, focusing on guiding graduate students.

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  Vincenzina Caputo Earns USDA NIFA Grant to Research Consumer Acceptance of Gene-Edited Food

  Published on January 14, 2019
  AFRE faculty member Vincenzina Caputo recently earned a prestigious USDA NIFA grant to look into consumer perceptions of gene-edited foods and products.

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  EEM Student Accepted into Demmer Scholars Program

  Published on January 8, 2019
  MSUAFRE student Emma Rice will be spending the summer in Washington DC as a 2019 Demmer Scholar.

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  Shifting into a higher land-grant gear

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Melissa McKendree's research focuses on consumer and producer marketing, production economics and farm management. Through her MSU Extension appointment, she helps farmers improve their processes.

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  AFRE Hiring Specialist-Advisor for Undergraduate Programs

  Published on December 27, 2018
  AFRE seeks outstanding applicants for a continuing system position as an Academic Advisor.

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  Economic Forecast Provides Critical Information for Michigan Stakeholders 

  Published on December 21, 2018
  The latest economic outlook generated Steven Miller's MSU Economic Forecast Model shows potential problems for Michigan's economy in 2019.

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  ABM Alumnus Represents Pork Industry in Live CNN Interview

  Published on December 18, 2018
  AFRE alumnus Dustin Baker spoke on a live CNN interview on November 20, 2018 as the Director of Economics & Domestic Production at the NPPC, on the effects the trade disputes are having on pork.

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  Finding Common Ground in Water and Water Policy

  Published on December 17, 2018
  MSUAFRE PhD student April Athnos is researching critical water-based issues and policies.

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  ABM Junior Receives the 2018 American Degree from the National FFA Organization

  Published on December 13, 2018
  MSUAFRE student Elissa Mutschler has received the 2018 American Degree from the National FFA Organization, one of the organization's highest honors.

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  Product Center Leads Roundtable of Michigan Agriculture and Food Leaders

  Published on December 12, 2018
  Leaders across Michigan's agricultural and food industries gather twice a year to discuss trends and concerns throughout the state, based on a survey AFRE's Bill Knudson conducts and analyses.

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  AFRE Job Candidates for Winter 2018

  Published on December 7, 2018
  AFRE is proud to announce our PhD job-market candidates for Winter and Spring of 2019.

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  25 Years of Change: Tom Reardon and Developing Agribusiness Supply Chains

  Published on December 5, 2018
  AFRE's Thomas Reardon gave the prestigious Hans Ruthenberg Memorial Lecture at the University of Hohenheim in October, 2018, marking a long and accomplished career in development and agribusiness.

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  Alumnus Max Melstrom Talks Endangered Species and Agricultural Land Values at AFRE Seminar

  Published on December 3, 2018
  2012 PhD alumnus Max Melstrom returned to campus to give an AFRE seminar on his evolving work with the Endangered Species Act and its effects on land values.

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  Sarah Schultz: Exploring All Sides of Business and Landing Her Dream Role

  Published on November 29, 2018
  FIM senior Sarah Schultz landed her dream role at Newell Brands, after exploring different aspects of the business world in her AFRE classes.

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  AFRE Undergraduates Represent MSU at 2018 AFA Leaders Conference

  Published on November 28, 2018
  Six MSUAFRE undergraduate students attended the annual Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference, in early November, 2018.

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  Kwame Yeboah Becomes Nonresident Fellow on Global Food and Agriculture

  Published on November 26, 2018
  AFRE faculty member Kwame Yeboah has been named a Nonresident Fellow on Global Food and Agriculture with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

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  Alumnus Salwan Yaqo: Helping Others and Giving Back

  Published on November 12, 2018
  Alumnus Salwan Yaqo came back to campus to share his experiences as a food industry professional at Meijer and provide students with context for tools and skills they're currently learning.

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  Experts, Entrepreneurs, and Retailers at Making It In Michigan 2018

  Published on November 9, 2018
  Hosted by the MSU Product Center, the 11th annual Making it in Michigan conference and trade show drew more than 166 vendors and 200 conference attendees to this state-wide food industry event.

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  AFRE Students Attend National PMA Fresh Summit Convention & Expo

  Published on November 1, 2018
  Representatives from AFRE attended a national conference and expo to learn, network, and experience the expansive produce and floral industry.

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  Takeaways from the 2018 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference

  Published on October 29, 2018
  MSUAFRE connected state lenders and stakeholders with objective updates on the Michigan agricultural industry during its annual Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference in the Kellogg Hotel and Events Center.