College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Matt Daum discusses Amcor partnership

Published on August 3, 2021

The Director of MSU's School of Packaging discusses the new strategic partnership between the school and Amcor, as they announce a record-breaking $10 million donation by the corporation.

Student research on water sustainability made possible by MSU alumnus and donor

Published on September 7, 2021
Meaningful research is not always easy, but with help from the extended MSU network, improving natural resource management is made possible.

Construction Management alum establishes endowment to support Housing Education Research Initiative

Published on August 14, 2020
Alan and Johanna Scott have established the Alan F. Scott Fund for the Housing Education Research Initiative to provide support for graduates, undergraduates, assistantships, educational programs and other needs for the initiative.

Ring Container Technologies invests in MSU School of Packaging Building Renovation

Published on January 20, 2022
Global leader in packaging, Ring Container Technologies, has made a $1.5 million gift to the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging to support renovations to the School of Packaging building.

Glassen Foundation establishes 4-H shooting sports endowment

Published on April 21, 2020
The Hal and Jean Glassen Foundation made a $100,000 gift to establish a new 4-H endowed fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support the Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Program.

MSU CANR to celebrate homecoming with Virtual Reunion Week for alumni and friends

Published on September 17, 2020
Join friends and fellow Spartans online Sept. 21-26, 2020 for a week filled with connections, memories and fun!

Former Michigan 4-H state leader inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

Published on October 13, 2021
Clinton County's Sandra Clarkson Stuckman receives prestigious honor for lifetime of 4-H involvement.

Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation represents hope; donors honor Houghten legacy

Published on October 6, 2020
Descendants of the Houghten family make a gift to support the Thomas C. Houghten Educational Commons at DPFLI.

4-H Children's Gardens adds new breakfast garden

Published on November 3, 2021
To highlight the importance of starting the day off right, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden now features a theme garden dedicated entirely to the first meal of the day.

County 4-H endowments are making a difference in local communities

Published on November 23, 2020
County 4-H endowments provide general support for current 4-H program delivery, purchase or development of new program and learning materials, support for 4-H youth leadership experiences or any future areas of great need to advance the county 4-H program.

Give Green Day 2019 Results

Published on December 11, 2019
Give Green Day was a very successful day for our CANR community, with more than $56,000 raised for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.

Gift planning for Michigan 4-H's future

Published on November 1, 2019
This past fiscal year, Max and Beverley Benne documented a bequest from their estate, which will provide future funding for Michigan 4-H.

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation makes $1 million lead gift to Michigan State University to endow a chair in Turfgrass Pathology

Published on January 5, 2022
A $1 million gift from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) launches a $5 million campaign to endow the Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology.

Endowed Landscape Architecture Innovation Fund created by Landscape Architecture Alum

Published on August 14, 2020
The new endowment has been initiated by Robert G. Chipman through the MSU Landscape Architecture Alumni and Advisory Board.

Lansing Area Agriculture and Natural Resources Club celebrates 80 years

Published on December 1, 2021
Established in 1941, the Lansing Area Agriculture and Natural Resources Club (LAANRC) celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2021.

Celebrate homecoming with CANR Virtual Reunion Week!

Published on September 14, 2021
Join friends and fellow Spartans online Sept. 27-Oct. 2, 2021 for a week filled with connections, memories and fun!

Packaging: the industry no one thinks about but saves lives

Published on January 14, 2020
Packaging at MSU isn’t only about teaching students at one of the top schools of its kind in the nation. It’s also about working to help save lives.

Microsoft grant helps Michigan 4-H’ers address critical issues

Published on March 1, 2018
Michigan 4-H’ers are addressing major issues within their community with digital solutions thanks to a new National 4-H Council partnership with Microsoft.