March is agriculture month. We honor and celebrate Michigan’s farmers, the diversity of products grown and processed in our state, and the partnerships that keep our food and agriculture industry thriving.

Michigan has 300+ commodities = 2nd most diverse ag industry state

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2%
of the U.S. population is involved in agriculture

17%
of state’s employment

The average U.S. farm feeds 166 people

Food & ag contributes $104.7 billion to Michigan’s economy

ANR Week

Precision Agriculture

GMOs

Alumni, industry leaders honored during 2020 ANR Week

CELEBRATING
Michigan Agriculture

Agriculture is one of Michigan's leading industries. Michigan farmers produce more than 300 agricultural products, making Michigan the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation.

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HIGH-TECH TOOLS ENABLE SMARTER SOLUTIONS
What is Precision Farming?

Precision agriculture uses technology to help farmers make decisions. Technology like drones to collect crop data, variable sprayers to regulate water usage and phone apps for real time feedback.

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MSU student uses drone technology to support family farm, MSU soybean research

Michigan State University partners to create limited-edition purple potato chips

Planned gift funds tree fruit research and fellowship program

MSU leads study exploring the viability of using indoor farming to grow leafy greens

News

Events

  • Feb 27

    Project FISH Fishing Instructor Workshop

    February 27, 2024 – February 28, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Rm. 152 Natural Resources, 480 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

    This is a 2 day workshop with hands on education to prepare you for starting/maintaining a youth community fishing program.

  • Mar 1

    ANR Awards Program

    March 1, 2024 10:00AM – 12:30PM Hybrid in-person and online

    Join us in celebrating our outstanding CANR alumni, faculty, supporters and those who have made outstanding contributions to Michigan agriculture and natural resources.

  • Mar 1

    Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., Annual Convention and Show

    March 1, 2024 – March 3, 2024 MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

    The Michigan State Rabbit Breeders Association (MSRBA) will host its annual Convention Quad Show Weekend March 1-3.

  • Mar 2

    29th Annual Quiet Adventures Symposium

    March 2, 2024 8:00AM – 5:30PM MSU Pavilion

    QAS offers opportunities to learn more about outdoor clubs, friends' groups, watershed protection activities, boat-building skills, outfitter services and equipment suppliers.

  • Mar 26

    Michigan Farmers Market Conference

    March 26, 2024 – February 27, 2024 MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA

    This annual conference reaches farmers market managers and stakeholders with information about the emerging trends in the Michigan farmers market community.

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