International Programs

CANR International Programs

CANR international programs support global engagement, cooperation and collaboration as part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), AgBioResearch and MSU Extension at Michigan State University.

Our international programs encompass diverse areas of agricultural development and natural resources programs contributing to:

Enhancing agricultural productivity
Providing food and nutritional security
Supporting the livelihoods of rural and urban communities

“Food safety is a global issue and education in this area is crucial. We’ve trained more than 800 food safety professionals, creating an excellent global network that is actively collaborating to make a difference. In the future, we hope to take this program to different regions and broaden our global reach.”

-Dr. Karim Maredia, Assistant Dean and Director of CANR International Programs

"As humans, we all want healthy, nutritious, sustainable food crops that are safe and environmentally friendly. As a plant breeder, I want the same and believe we can achieve this using a combination of innovative tools developed from the past, the present, and our future. This includes biotechnology."

Dr. David S. Douches, Global Leader in Potato Breeding and Genetics, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

News

CANR-Europe Partnership Forum explores strategic collaboration in agricultural research, education and extension

Published on July 17, 2025
MSU’s CANR hosted the Europe Partnership Forum, bringing together European partners for a multi-day event focused on collaboration in agriculture, food systems and natural resource sustainability.
Maredia named Fellow of African Academy of Sciences

Published on July 3, 2025
MSU director of International Agricultural Programs recognized for 30 years of contributions to agricultural capacity building and education
"We go where the farmers are": How global MSU programs feed and educate the world

Published on April 30, 2025
Informational event highlights global MSU programs feeding and educating the world amid USAID budget cuts.