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

Celebrating the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s 50 years of impact at MSU

Published on December 18, 2024
Since 1974, philanthropic support from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation has strengthened MSU’s world-renowned turfgrass program.
CANR Spartans make a difference on Giving Tuesday

Published on December 5, 2024
The CANR community came together on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to raise funds for for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
CANR Alumni Association student club grants support learning opportunities

Published on October 16, 2024
For 18 years, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Board has awarded grants helping CANR student organizations offset the costs of special projects and experiential learning opportunities.
Incoming CANR Alumni Board president shares vision for the future

Published on October 9, 2024
Cassaundra (Cass) Edwards ('94, Food Engineering), the newly elected CANR Alumni Board president, is excited to use her platform to support the mission of the college and empower the next generation of leaders
MSU Forestry online master’s program producing productive graduates

Published on September 20, 2024
Joshua Harrison found his calling in forestry, MSU provided the skills for a career

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Upcoming Events

Mar 7

ANR Awards Program

March 7, 2025 10:30AM – 1:00PM Graduate Hotel, East Lansing , 2nd floor 133 Evergreen Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823

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