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Postdoctoral researchers in MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences awarded USDA NIFA fellowships

Published on July 23, 2019
Two postdoctoral researchers in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences have received fellowships from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
AFRE Student Leads Spring Break Urban Farming Service Trip

Published on March 12, 2019
AFRE sophomore Holly Pummell co-led an Alternative Spartan Break trip to an urban farm in Atlanta to serve their local community and learn about food systems.
MSU researchers want to know why wheat allergies are on the rise, develop new control methods

Published on March 3, 2019
Two MSU researchers are creating a model that measures the allergenicity of various wheat varieties. They hope to validate the model and eventually use it as a pre-clinical testing tool to develop non-allergenic wheat products.
Researchers uncover the origins of the cultivated strawberry

Published on February 25, 2019
A team of researchers, led by scientists at MSU and the University of California, Davis, has used the power of genomics to reveal the evolutionary origins of the cultivated strawberry and deciphered the genetic code of this highly coveted fruit.
Cynthia Donovan Talks Importance of Legumes in “Eye on Africa” Speaker Series

Published on January 24, 2019
AFRE's Cynthia Donovan spoke on the dynamics of African food systems and diets on campus in January as part of a speaker series for the Year of Global Africa.
Editor's Note: Science communication can be tricky, and rewarding

Published on January 1, 2019
Communicating about science isn’t always easy. It requires a delicate balance between making the words understandable, while also scientifically accurate and respectful. But it’s certainly rewarding, as people entrust you with telling their stories.
First CANR Snacks for Success initiative delivers 500 care packages to MSU students

Published on December 21, 2018
The CANR Snacks for Success initiative serves students with care packages and brings campus food security into focus.
Blog post: Through food!

Published on November 21, 2018
Blog post by Dustin Petty, Bailey Scholars Program Academic Advisor.
Trey Malone: Four Useful Principles of Behavioral Economics for Farm Managers

Published on November 19, 2018
Assistant professor Trey Malone outlines helpful behavioral economics principles for farm manager in Michigan and across the country.
Food safety is fundamental

Published on November 14, 2018
Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response at the FDA, believes improving food safety is foundational to creating a better food system.