Through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, some of the best minds on the planet tackle real-world problems, crafting solutions that have impact around the world. Strategic initiatives focus on compelling issues such as food safety and security, water quality, biofuels and improved health and nutrition – finding ways to use the world’s resources to the best and most sustainable benefit of the Earth and its people.

And just like the pioneers whose discoveries are so woven into our lives that we take them for granted, we know that discoveries made by our students and faculty members will affect your life – and your neighbor’s life.

Meeting these challenges head on is hard work. It requires dedication and perseverance.

It also requires your help.

Private gifts play a vital role in our ability to maintain and enhance the quality of our programs, to attract top-notch faculty and to continue to remain on the cutting edge of research.

Alumni & Donor News

MSU honors Wilson Centennial Farms as 2023 Dairy Farm of the Year

Published on January 13, 2023
The MSU Department of Animal Science recognizes Brent and Nancy Wilson’s commitment to dairy research, herd health, milk quality and support of the Michigan dairy industry.
CSUS student aspires to work with communities to develop more sustainable food systems

Published on December 5, 2022
Environmental studies and sustainability senior Sarah Hubbard is passionate about creating sustainable solutions that support well-being and increase the resilience of our environment, our communities and our social systems.
Spartans support CANR community on Giving Tuesday

Published on December 2, 2022
Our CANR community had a successful Giving Tuesday raising more than $12,000 for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
Passion for strawberries sparks grad student’s education and career goals

Published on November 28, 2022
Plant, Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Ph.D. student Ashley Wright has a research focus on strawberries and a teaching focus on improving scientific literacy in non-STEM majors.
Steelcase Foundation supports teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County

Published on November 17, 2022
Michigan State University Extension has received a three-year gift from the Steelcase Foundation to offer Teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 10

ANR Awards Program

March 10, 2023 Hybrid in-person and online

Join us in celebrating our outstanding CANR alumni, faculty, supporters and those who have made outstanding contributions to Michigan agriculture and natural resources.