College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Community Sustainability

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  Grant awarded to explore holistic wellbeing of livestock producers

  Published on February 15, 2021
  Dr. Hodbod and team will be exploring the social, economic, and ecological impacts of adopting more sustainable livestock management techniques.

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  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education major holds something for everyone

  Published on February 4, 2021
  Kylie Sperow says that the AFNRE major is for anyone interested in education, agriculture, food, natural resources, or a blend of them all.

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  Environmental problems require a diversity of insights

  Published on January 28, 2021
  “Our research shows that there are real-world pay-offs for being inclusive in problem-solving because people hold diverse knowledge and approach problems from different perspectives,” says Dr. Steven Gray.

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  Cultivating student leadership through farm to school in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

  Published on January 21, 2021
  A collaboration between community partners and MSU will build from existing farm to school partnerships and develop high school student leadership.

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  AFNRE Club president reflects on his community at MSU

  Published on January 13, 2021
  Benjamin Butcher shares his inspiration for majoring in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education.

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  Making meaningful connections in the sustainability community

  Published on December 9, 2020
  Gillian Chirillo’s involvement in clubs and networking opportunities has strengthened her connections to the sustainability professionals she wants to work with.

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  Robert Richardson selected as 2020-2021 Jefferson Science Fellow

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Dr. Richardson begins work on a newly-launched program to investigate broader impacts of COVID-19 globally.

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  Cultivating sustainable leadership in agriculture, food, and natural resources education and beyond

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Dr. Aaron McKim shares about his research, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Community Sustainability.

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  CSUS alumna spotlight: Alexis Hermiz

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Alexis shares about her decision to attend MSU and her involvement in the CANR Alumni Association after graduation.

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  Meaders’ legacy: Supporting generations of agriscience students

  Published on November 30, 2020
  The O. Donald and Martha Meaders Agriculture & Natural Resources Endowment Fund supports students in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education program.

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  MSU student helps create inclusive space for her peers

  Published on November 19, 2020
  Nevaeh Marshall was awarded a CANR ODEI scholarship for her work in sharing Native traditions and creating welcoming environments for others.

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  ESS major gets involved during her time at MSU

  Published on November 11, 2020
  Lizzy Asker shares the value of participating in community engagement courses and student organizations at MSU.

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  MSU Center for Regional Food Systems awarded grant to strengthen local food partnerships in Battle Creek and the Upper Peninsula

  Published on October 23, 2020
  A new project will connect food and farm business owners with networks and partners that can help them prosper.

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  Climate change and its impact on the global food system is topic of upcoming MSU discussion

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Public encouraged to participate in important virtual conversation

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  New CSUS master's program to address ag educator shortage: A conversation with a recent graduate, Katelyn Kelley

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Katelyn shares how the agriculture, food and natural resources education master's program has helped her advance in her teaching career.

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  Jiayi Yang is putting sustainability theory into practice

  Published on October 7, 2020
  Using what she’s learned in the Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism major, Jiayi applied her knowledge of sustainability during an exciting summer internship at Nanjing Agricultural University.

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  Bob Wilson named a finalist for a Michigan Governor’s Fitness Award

  Published on October 1, 2020
  This is one honor among many in Bob's lifelong sustainability career.

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  Agricultural Education for the Future: Fostering commitment among agriculture teachers

  Published on September 28, 2020
  CSUS undergraduate Eric Moser and faculty Aaron McKim investigated how the feeling of connection impacts a teacher's commitment to continue their work as an agricultural educator.

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  Making better decisions: Strengthening environmental policy with social and cultural evaluation

  Published on September 25, 2020
  A recent paper co-authored by MSU researcher Doug Bessette underscores the importance of involving Indigenous stakeholders in public policy assessments and decisions.

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  Faculty develop new approaches to teaching, research during pandemic

  Published on September 24, 2020
  Faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are developing new ways of engaging with students and conducting research amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic.