Michigan has 300+ commodities = 2nd most diverse ag industry state
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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
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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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Discovering ways to build hardier, healthier plants
Published on February 3, 2020
The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is working to understand how plants cope with growing pressures from a changing climate. -
Research and outreach go hand-in-hand at MSU
Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University remains committed to its original land-grant mission -
Taking new varieties from the lab to the field
Published on February 3, 2020
The time-intensive process of crop variety development relies heavily on partnerships with MSU Technologies. -
PERM celebrates 25 years of serving the state
Published on February 3, 2020
MSU, MDNR relationship strengthened by ongoing partnerships -
Expanding student access with 2-year certificates
Published on February 3, 2020
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology works with community college and industry partners to train students for future jobs in food processing and beyond.
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