The Well-Pollinated Rufus Isaacs

Right Place, Right Time for Isaacs and MSU

If you asked a young Rufus Isaacs what he thought he would be when he grew up, he might have said, "a doctor."

Raising the Food Stakes

What do Red Haven peaches, baked beans, cold milk, potato chips ahave in common? Sure, they're the makings of a tasty summer barbecue, but that's not it. Hint: Think your favorite college mascot. That's right. Sparty.

Changes and Innovations

If nothing else, 2016 will bring changes to the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Quite honestly, though, every year brings changes to our college.

CANR Student Mission: Change the World

Students in the CANR aren't just preparing for future jobs or even successful careers - they're preparing to change the world.

MSU's Next Generation Of World Changers

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Laura Schmitt Olabisi never imagined that she might one day become a Spartan.

Michigan Fresh

MSU Extension's Michigan Fresh program puts information on the growing, stroring, and preparing of nearly 100 Michigan fruits, vegetables, meats and more into the hands of the people who need it.

Focusing on the Big Issues

Building relationships, solving problems and meeting the needs of Michiganders and people around the world have been the focus of the MSU CANR for more than 150 years.

Student fountain challenge kicks off in concert with Water Moves MSU

The 2016 Stockholm Water Prize recipient Joan Rose has issued a challenge to Michigan State University students: Design a water fountain that does more than serves up fresh, clean water.

In the Field: The Cover Story

The well-pollinated Rufus Isaacs and his unlikely journey to study pollinators at MSU.

Driving Toward a Food-Secure Future

Retired automotive purchasing executive Deb Spehar wants to help feed the world, and she is confident that Michigan State University (MSU) will steer that charge down the road.

Recovering Energy: Nothing Wasted, Everything Gained

When the iconic MSC smokestack came down in 2011, it sparked a mourning period among the Spartan faithful.

Piquing Interest Early in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

For Randy Showerman, getting students interested in a career in agriculture, food and natural resources doesn't start when they get to Michigan State University. "That work starts early," he said.

Students and Supporters Save CANR's Polar Bear Through Online Fundraising

A polar bear has guarded the Natural Resources Building at MSU for almost 50 years, watching over and welcoming students as they navigate their way through the halls.

A Spartan Returns Home as Dean of the College

Ronald L. Hendrick was named dean of CANR by the MSU Board of Trustees.

Making Farm to Fork a Reality

Whether you call it farm to fork or the local food movement, MSU Extension helps develop sustainable local food systems by connecting farmers directly to consumers.

Smashing the Norm

Food has never been cooler. And Tom Ryan should know. The three-time MSU graduate (bachelor's, master''s and Ph.D.) has pioneered some of food's best concepts over the past 20 years.

Detroit: A Place to Call Home

Southeast Michigan is full of people, not statistics. Detroit is a city full of families, not case studies.

Feed the Future

CANR is home to two USAIDfunded innovation labs —the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Grain Legumes and the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy.

Food Across the Globe

Our impact on food -- food safety and security, improved crop yields and new crop varieties that reduce the need for pesticides and herbicides, improved health and nutrition, development of food policy -- stretches around the world.