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Celebrating: PSEG Associate Award

Published on June 12, 2024
MSU and IFPRI received a 5-year award to improve food security policy research and capacity in Nigeria, focusing on policy formulation, research, and advocacy for sustainable agriculture and economic growth.
MSU at the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

Published on June 12, 2024
MSU faculty at African summit emphasized local leadership for sustainable agriculture action plans.
Reardon co-author of new article in prestigious Journal of Economic Literature

Published on December 15, 2023
Barrett, Reardon, Swinnen, and Zilberman publish seminal development economics article on agri-food value chain models
FSG-Nigeria Contributes to Historic Climate Change Policy and Climate Smart Agriculture Profiling involving Stakeholders including Traditional Leaders

Published on November 13, 2023
Nigeria's National Agricultural Technology & Innovation Policy emphasizes the significance of Digital and Climate Smart Agriculture for food security and sustainable economic development at Kebbi State.
AFRE/FSG’s Thomas Jayne Unveiling Key Research Findings on Advancing Agricultural Research and Extension in Africa

Published on November 11, 2023
Long-time AFRE and FSG member Thomas Jayne, presented a keynote to address the pressing need to revamp Africa's agricultural research systems at the European Association of Agricultural Economists EAAE Congress in Rennes, France.
MSU Thomas Reardon featured in The Guardian

Published on November 3, 2023
MSU Thomas Reardon featured in the Guardian on concerns regarding ultra processed food consumption in low-income countries.
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Lead Climate Action at the Inaugural Africa Climate Summit

Published on August 31, 2023
YALI alumni take a prominent role in the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, contributing their passion and expertise to shape climate solutions and advocate for youth-driven transformative change on the continent.
MSU profs to develop a regional climate smart agriculture hub in Thailand

Published on August 1, 2023
In partnership with with Kasetsart University, Professors Boughton and Maredia to support the Regional Agriculture Innovation Network (RAIN) project in Thailand.
Reardon and Liverpool-Tasie presented on rapid rise of agrifood processing in Africa at FARA Africa Agribusiness Science Week

Published on June 13, 2023
Michigan State University University Distinguished Professor, Tom Reardon, and Michigan State University Foundation Professor Saweda Liverpool-Tasie spoke at the Africa Agribusiness Science Week in Durban, South Africa.
MSU names Chad Cotti new chair for the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

Published on June 12, 2023
Chad Cotti, Ph.D., was named chairperson of Michigan State University’s (MSU) Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics (AFRE), effective August 1, 2023.