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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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
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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.
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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
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Institute of Agricultural Technology student shares his career path
Published on May 18, 2020
Bryan Hammis, in the IAT agricultural operations program, found MSU at the right time to help him pursue his passions in agriculture and farming.
IAT Events
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Oct 1
CANR College Night: Agriculture Plants & Animals
October 1, 2020 6:30PM – 7:30PM Online
This CANR College Night runs for 60 minutes and covers programs in the theme of Agriculture: Plants & Animals. It will highlight how Spartans in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are having an impact on the world around them.
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Oct 15
CANR College Night: Built Environments: Construction & Design
October 15, 2020 6:30PM – 7:30PM Online
This CANR College Night runs for 60 minutes and covers programs in the theme of Built Environments: Construction & Design. It will highlight how Spartans in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are having an impact on the world around them.
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Oct 29
CANR College Night: Human Health: Food & Nutrition
October 29, 2020 6:30PM – 7:30PM Online
This CANR College Night runs for 60 minutes and covers programs in the theme of Human Health: Food & Nutrition. It will highlight how Spartans in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are having an impact on the world around them.
IAT In the News
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MSU awarded $500,000 grant for food processing program
Published on September 16, 2020 by Farm Progress
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Industry Needs To Solve The Skilled Workforce Challenge For Itself (Including Dairy Industry)
Published on September 10, 2020 by Forbes
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Nathan James: Student pursuing assocate degree and certificate in fruit and vegetable crop management from MSU IAT
Published on June 19, 2020 by Lawn & Landscape Market Leadership
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MSU IAT, Wayne County Community College District expand partnership
Published on May 11, 2020 by Trenton Trib