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.
Spring 2021 application deadline is December 21, 2020.
Fall 2021 application deadline is August 20, 2021.
IAT News
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MSU AgBioResearch changes name, enhances forestry mission of Escanaba center
Published on December 3, 2020
MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Innovation Center expands research and outreach programs. -
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. -
Training future foresters new part of partnership between MSU, community colleges, industry
Published on September 24, 2020
Higher Education Challenge grant will fund forestry programs at Bay, Muskegon Community colleges -
Lauren loves the variety of classes in her major
Published on September 10, 2020
IAT student, Lauren Taylor, loves the variety of courses in her Landscape and Nursery Management program -
MSU awarded $500,000 USDA-NIFA grant to support food processing program
Published on June 11, 2020
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources receives grant supporting certificate program that develops skilled food processing and safety operators. -
MSU Covid-19 response is part of long-time support of Michigan's dairy producers
Published on June 5, 2020
Already struggling dairy industry hit hard by coronavirus
IAT Events
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Dec 10
MSU IAT Dairy Management Virtual Open House
December 10, 2020 6:30PM – 7:00PM
This MSU IAT Dairy Management Virtual Open House runs for 30 minutes and will cover details about the Institute of Agricultural Technology and the Dairy management certificate program. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Mar 16
Give Green Day
March 16, 2021 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Spartans will come together to give to the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources.
IAT In the News
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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
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IAT & Bay College Student Profile: Gabe Gaudino
Published on October 2, 2020 by Bay College Website
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Take 5 with IAT and Collegiate Farm Bureau Advisor Leslie Siefka
Published on October 1, 2020 by Michigan Farm Bureau
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Droning on: Northwestern Michigan College UAS program hits 10-year milestone, continued partnership with IAT
Published on September 27, 2020 by Traverse City Record Eagle