WorldAg Center
MSU's WorldAg Center supports global engagement, cooperation and collaboration as part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), AgBioResearch and MSU Extension at Michigan State University.
The Center encompasses 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 WorldAg Center
"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
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