Institute of Agricultural Technology

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.

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IAT News

MSU turf students expand skills through spring internships

Published on April 20, 2021
Despite COVID-19 constraints, students receive in-person experience during the spring 2021 semester at golf courses around the country while taking online classes.
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.