MSU at FFA State Convention

Spartans cultivate the next BIG IDEAS in food, health and the environment.

FFA students meet with Sparty.

With two-year certificates available through the Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) and four-year bachelor’s degrees though the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), we have programs designed to meet the needs of the century ahead.

State FFA Degree Completer Program

Michigan State University recognizes the commitment and value of completing an approved Michigan Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education program through FFA.

Students who earn the FFA State Degree are awarded 6 general credits that can be applied toward an academic program at MSU, include in the IAT or CANR.

Spring & Summer 2021 Opportunities

CANR and IAT Recruitment Events (Online)
CANR Pathfinders Program (Online: July 12-30, 2021)
MSU College of Engineering Summer Programs (Online)

Student Highlights

Community Sustainability undergraduate, Sarah Albrecht, pursues the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major at MSU- aligned with her life-long love of teaching

Published on February 25, 2025
Sarah Albrecht, an Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major in CSUS, shares how a life-long love of teaching and welcoming student community made the major a natural fit after her degree program at Lansing Community College.
Finding the Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism major opened up opportunities for Sydney Bruinsma to pursue her passion

Published on February 11, 2025
Sydney Bruinsma, a Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SPRT) major in the Department of Community Sustainability, shares why switching her major to SPRT has allowed her to dive-deep in her interest of exploring the natural world.
Meet the School of Packaging's 3+2 Program 2024 Cohort

Published on August 9, 2024
Meet the inaugural cohort for the School of Packaging's 3+2 Program
Community Sustainability 2024 Undergraduate Honors Award Winners

Published on May 1, 2024
The Department of Community Sustainability Honors Award Winners were announced for the 2024 graduates. These awards are given to those students who distinguish themselves in leadership, scholarship, and service during their undergraduate education.
Featured Entomology Undergradaute - Josh Striegle

Published on April 11, 2024
Undergraduate student Josh Striegle discovers a passion for aquatic entomology.
School of Packaging celebrates 2024 student scholarship recipients

Published on April 10, 2024
Congratulations to the School of Packaging 2024 student scholarship recipients
Congratulations 2023 Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients

Published on January 30, 2024
Congratulations 2023 Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients
CSUS student, Aubrey Everett, shares the importance of making connections

Published on December 4, 2023
Aubrey Everett shares the importance of meaningful friendships and impactful connections she's made during her time as a Sustainable Parks, Recreation and Tourism major in the department of Community Sustainability.