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

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  AFRE Undergrads Get Behind the Scenes at Local Cider Mill

  Published on October 24, 2018
  Students from all three of AFRE's student organizations took a trip to a local cider mill this October to learn about their processes and practices.

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  Alumna Rosalyn Brummette: All Ag, All the Time

  Published on October 23, 2018
  From her family farm to currently serving as a Legislative Aide/Executive Assistant with the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, AFRE alumna Rosalyn Brummette has focused on agriculture her whole life.

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  Successful agricultural economist gives donation to renovate historical Cook Hall – a place of many memories

  Published on October 23, 2018
  Successful agricultural economist Gary L. Seevers gives $3 million donation to renovate historical Cook Hall.

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  New Institute of Agricultural Technology program coordinator named in Traverse City

  Published on October 18, 2018
  Dale Elshoff is the new program coordinator for the Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan, as part of the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) partnerships.

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  Helping Local Agriculture at Every Level

  Published on October 18, 2018
  Agriculture runs deep with MS student McKenna Clifford, who's now working toward broadening her knowledge and scope of production agriculture within the AFRE graduate program.

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  Chris Peterson's Impact on AFRE, Michigan, and Agriculture

  Published on October 16, 2018
  The Department of AFRE celebrates the career of AFRE professor and Nowlin Chair of Consumer-Responsive Agriculture Chris Peterson before his retirement.

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  FIM Alumnus Establishes Scholarship Just Five Months After Graduation

  Published on October 15, 2018
  2018 Food Industry Management alumnus Martin Oglesby pledged an annual scholarship to the program and gift to MANRRS mere months after his own graduation.

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  100-Year-Old AFRE Alumnus George Greenleaf Returns to Campus for Homecoming

  Published on October 8, 2018
  George Greenleaf, CANR and AFRE alumnus, turned 100 years old this year and paid a visit to his alma mater for Homecoming 2018.

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  AFRE Experts Investigate Changing Perceptions of Animal Welfare and Biotechnology

  Published on October 3, 2018
  AFRE faculty members David Ortega and Christopher Wolf are investigating changing Michigan consumer perceptions and preferences toward dairy and pork products that use biotechnology.

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  AFRE Aids Growing Michigan Hop Yard

  Published on October 2, 2018
  A local hops farm is continuing to grow and supply Michigan's craft beer industry with the help of MSU and AFRE experts.

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  Update from the Chair – October 2018

  Published on October 1, 2018
  Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives a status update on the department and outlines recent accomplishments by faculty, students, and alumni.

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  AFRE Ranked as a Top Agricultural and Applied Economics Department

  Published on October 1, 2018
  MSUAFRE has been ranked in the top five programs globally by more than three ranking institutions.

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  World Bank's Maximo Torero Talks Simplicity and Decision Making at AFRE Seminar

  Published on September 27, 2018
  The World Bank's Maximo Torero visited AFRE on Thursday, September 27, to present a seminar titled, “Risk preferences and decision quality of the poor."

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  Thom Jayne to Lead Study on Strengthening Higher Education for African Agriculture

  Published on September 26, 2018
  AFRE's Thom Jayne will lead a study to guide the forthcoming $50 million World Bank and RUFORUM project on Strengthening Higher Education for Agri-food Systems.

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  Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference to be Held October 26

  Published on September 25, 2018
  MSUAFRE will host the annual Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference in the Kellogg Hotel and Events Center on Friday, October 26.

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  AFRE Hiring Assistant/Associate Professor in Agricultural and Food Policy

  Published on September 24, 2018
  AFRE at MSU seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate level in agricultural and food policy.

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  11th Annual Making it in Michigan Conference and Marketplace Trade Show to be Held November 8

  Published on September 21, 2018
  Making it in Michigan is a one-day event that hosts educational sessions and a trade show, featuring over 200 Michigan-made food and agricultural products.

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  SBA Builds Community of Sustainability-Focused Spartans

  Published on September 19, 2018
  The Sustainable Business Association (SBA), a student organization in MSUAFRE, is bringing sustainability-minded Spartans together for career prep, campus cleanups, and community building.

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  Exploring Quality Seed Demand in Myanmar

  Published on September 17, 2018
  AFRE graduate student Myat Thida Win conducted field experiments in Myanmar, to support MSU and FSP's work looking into the importance of quality seeds.

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  MSU awarded $13.6 million from USAID to lead global legume research

  Published on September 12, 2018
  Michigan State University is the home of the new Feed the Future Legume Systems Research Innovation Lab.

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  AFRE Extends Involvement in Nigeria Initiatives

  Published on September 12, 2018
  MSUAFRE faculty members have committed to supporting Nigeria's development and agricultural initiatives as consultants and advisors.