Gain career-ready skills through hands-on training and professional experience in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Certificate programs are offered on the campus of Michigan State University, East Lansing and in partnership with several Michigan community colleges.
Check out the individual program videos at the MSU IAT YouTube Channel!
FFA Degree Completers earn general elective credits at Michigan State University.
Fall 2021 application deadline is August 13, 2021.
Spring Application Week is April 19 - 23, 2021! The IAT is waiving the application fee during these dates. Just enter code IAT1855 in your fee waiver request.
IAT News
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Kelton Zbarcha's education makes him feel whole
Published on April 2, 2021
Student hopes to become a dahlia breeder to help improve the specialty cut flower industry. -
IAT student follows family path in farming
Published on March 1, 2021
Agricultural operations program through the Institute of Agricultural Technology supports long-term plans to study agribusiness management at MSU. -
AFRE senior learns the business side of the dairy industry
Published on January 20, 2021
Agribusiness management student Lynn Olthof builds on her experiences from her grandparents’ dairy farm, 4-H and FFA. -
MSU AgBioResearch center in Escanaba changes name, enhances forestry mission
Published on December 3, 2020
MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Innovation Center expands research and outreach programs. -
Marcus Duck named the 2020 MSU Outstanding Academic Advisor
Published on November 4, 2020
Marcus advises and teaches undergraduate students to prepare them for their future career in horticulture. -
MSU alumnus developing diverse restaurant development strategy for McDonald’s Corporation
Published on October 6, 2020
Melvin Mance is a U.S. Development Director for McDonald’s Corporation, a company with a long-time commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Events
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Apr 22
IAT and Community College Partnerships Virtual Information Session
April 22, 2021 6:30PM – 7:00PM Online
Explore partnerships between the MSU IAT and community colleges. Information session will cover academic programs, career opportunities, student perspective, and admissions process. The 30-minute information session starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Apr 27
IAT Virtual Open House
April 27, 2021 6:30PM – 7:00PM Online
This IAT Virtual Open House will cover the different certificate programs and partner locations. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Apr 30
CANR Undergraduate & IAT Commencement Ceremonies: Spring 2021
April 30, 2021 8:00AM – 4:30PM Breslin Center Parking Lot
MSU will hold several outdoor spring 2021 commencement ceremonies on April 30 for IAT students and CANR undergraduate students.
IAT In the News
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MSU IAT & Soutwestern Michigan College student, Dowagiac native named Michigan Miss Agriculture USA
Published on March 31, 2021 by Agriculture Industry Today/Leader Publications
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Muskegon food processing incubator provides ‘stepping stone’ for small businesses
Published on March 29, 2021 by MLive
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Lallemand Animal Nutrition awards 5 scholarships to college students
Published on January 1, 2021 by SwineWeb.com
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IAT and Glen Oaks Community College student wins state Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Published on November 11, 2020 by Michigan Farm News
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MSU IAT and Muskegon Community College to establish forestry programs
Published on October 6, 2020 by Grand Rapids Business Journal