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
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CANR alumni headed to Paris for the Paralympic Games as Team USA Dietitians
Published on July 16, 2024
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition alumni Carrie Aprik and Kate Davis have both been selected to support Team USA athletes as registered dietitians during the Paris Paralympics Summer Games. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Lisa Woodke
Published on July 11, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Lisa Woodke ('02, Agribusiness Management) is currently an Executive Board member representing the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Katie Ockert
Published on June 26, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Katie Ockert is currently an Executive Board member representing MSU Extension. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Matthew Kapp
Published on June 25, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Matthew Kapp is currently an Executive Board member representing CANR at large. -
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight – Erwin “Duke” Elsner, Ph.D.
Published on June 24, 2024
CANR is releasing a series of spotlights on Alumni Board members. Erwin “Duke” Elsner, Ph.D. , (Entomology, '79 B.S., '82 M.S.) is currently an Executive Board member representing Entomology.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 14
CANR Tailgate
September 14, 2024 10:30AM – 3:30PM
Join fellow alumni and CANR leadership at a tailgate prior to the MSU v. Prairie View A&M football game.
Featured In the News
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MSU Corporate Connector of the Year Award: MSU Faculty Member Working to Make Dairy Farming More Sustainable
Published on April 20, 2023 by MSU Innovation Center
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Timothy Boring is New MDARD Director
Published on April 5, 2023 by Morning AgClips
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Specright Extends Partnership with MSU School of Packaging with Joint Development of Industry Course for Packaging and Supply Chain Professionals
Published on January 18, 2023 by Specsights
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Summit 2023: Matt Daum, Why MSU is Going all in on a Spec-First Approach in the Classroom
Published on January 17, 2023 by Specification Management Summit 2023
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Ag Rallies to Lead Investment into MSU Dairy Research, Teaching and Outreach
Published on January 16, 2023 by Milk Messenger, Michigan Milk Producers Association