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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New endowments to support MSU farms and IAT student scholarships
Published on March 27, 2020
MSU alumnus Carl Lindquist and Joy Vietinghoff have documented a planned gift to create four new endowments – two in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and two in the College of Natural Science. -
Alumni, industry leaders honored during 2020 ANR Week
Published on February 25, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University (MSU) honored 13 leaders in agriculture and natural resources. -
Researcher Q&A: Passion for nature leads to career in biological control
Published on February 7, 2020
MSU Entomology assistant professor Marianna Szucs works on biologically restoring balance when a foreign species invades. -
State Advisory Council helps meet the needs of Michigan communities
Published on February 3, 2020
Volunteers from across the state act as a bridge between MSU and their communities. -
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
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