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Nathan Fox applies skills from the classroom to the real world

Published on October 6, 2019
Nathan Fox is from Holt, Michigan and is in the 2-year program with a certificate in Landscape and Nursery Management. We asked Nathan a few questions about his experience about himself.
October 2019 Hort Report

Published on October 1, 2019
Department news including new graduate students, fall picnic, Collegiate Plant Initiative Plant Drop, and SHA homecoming float.
MSU hires new weed specialist for ornamentals

Published on September 30, 2019
The MSU Department of Horticulture welcomes Debalina Saha as a new assistant professor of horticulture specializing in weed management in the ornamental horticulture industry.
Horticulture Undergraduate Student Awarded two Industry Scholarships

Published on September 24, 2019
The American Floral Endowment awards Caleb Spall, a senior in Horticulture, the Ball Horticultural Company Scholarship and Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarship.
MSU's IMPACTS program: Where computer sciences and plant sciences meet

Published on September 10, 2019
Cross-training in computer sciences and plant sciences provide Michigan State University graduate students with a toolbox of skills to solve global agricultural problems.
Horticulture Graduate Student Earns 2nd Place at National Professional Oral Competition

Published on August 26, 2019
Kellie Walters placed 2nd in the American Society for Horticultural Science Controlled Environments Professional Interest Group Oral Presentation Competition
Isaac Lartey values how he can impact others with a horticulture degree

Published on August 2, 2019
Isaac Lartey is pursuing a Ph.D in horticulture after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture with a specialization in crop science. His hometown is Accra, Ghana, and he is working under the direction of Dr. Haddish Melakeberhan.
Horticulture postdoc researcher awarded USDA fellowship to study tree architecture

Published on July 18, 2019
MSU researcher Joseph Hill will study molecular-level tree growth as part of his two-year, $161,000 fellowship from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Marcus Duck receives Irrigation Association's Excellence in Education Award

Published on July 10, 2019
Horticulture instructor and advisor wins prestigious award
Hipple honors her father’s legacy with a planned gift for the gardens

Published on June 3, 2019
Karen Hipple documented a planned gift to create an endowment for the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens in memory of her father, Per G. Lundin, Michigan assistant state 4-H leader from 1925 to 1956.
CANR names new leader of international programs

Published on May 20, 2019
Karim Maredia has been named a senior global scholar and the director of agriculture and natural resources international programs in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Horticulture alumna finds dream job back at MSU

Published on April 26, 2019
After graduating three years ago, Bethany Troy enjoys her job back on Michigan State's campus as a Perennial Garden Manager at our gardens.
CANR recognizes faculty and academic promotions

Published on April 19, 2019
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources annually recognizes faculty and academic promotions.
Tyler Hampton finds a new career path from horticulture

Published on April 8, 2019
Tyler's lifelong passion for horticulture has helped him get involved in Student Horticulture Association, work on campus, and intern at Duke Gardens in North Carolina.
April 2019 Hort Report

Published on April 2, 2019
Department news including Plant Science Graduate Research Symposium winners, Chili cook-off winners, and featured faculty and students.
MSU Places Fifth in National Collegiate Landscape Competition

Published on March 26, 2019
An MSU student team placed fifth at the National Association of Landscape Professional's National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Colorado in March 2019.
MSU uses NSF grant to increase awareness of STEM careers among Lansing high school students

Published on March 11, 2019
As part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Michigan State University is working directly with students in several Lansing School District high schools to raise awareness of STEM disciplines and university opportunities, including scholarships.
Researchers uncover the origins of the cultivated strawberry

Published on February 25, 2019
A team of researchers, led by scientists at MSU and the University of California, Davis, has used the power of genomics to reveal the evolutionary origins of the cultivated strawberry and deciphered the genetic code of this highly coveted fruit.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins March 1

Published on February 21, 2019
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off March 1 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914.
Horticulture alum runs 12-acre greenhouse in Michigan

Published on February 12, 2019
Susie Raker-Zimmerman graduated with a B.S. degree in Horticulture from MSU and now runs a 12-acre greenhouse facility with over 200 employees.