Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Food Security Group

• Historical Milestones of AFRE International Involvement in Teaching, Research, Outreach, and Capacity/Institution-Building Activities: 1933–2023

  Published on January 7, 2025
  This report chronicles AFRE's international teaching, research, and capacity-building efforts from 1933–2023, detailing milestones, thematic focuses, and contributions to global agricultural development.

• How Michigan State University Became a Leader in African Agricultural Economics: A Personal Memoir

  Published on January 7, 2025
  Derek Byerlee's memoir explores Michigan State University's leadership in African agricultural economics, highlighting milestones, key actors, and enduring contributions to research, capacity building, and policy engagement in Africa.

• PSEG Launch: Empowering Stakeholders for Policy-Driven Agricultural Growth in Nigeria

  Published on November 1, 2024
  PSEG’s launch united stakeholders in Abuja to advance evidence-based agricultural policies, emphasizing local ownership, capacity building, and sustainable growth.

• MSU Faculty Lead Critical Discussions at Tegemeo Conference on Agricultural Policy and Development

  Published on October 31, 2024
  MSU’s Dr. Maredia, Dr. Mather, and Dr. Muyanga shared key research at the Tegemeo Conference, addressing nutrition, agricultural inputs, and rural transformation.

• Launch of Book on Myanmar’s Agrifood System Amid Ongoing Challenges

  Published on October 28, 2024
  New book on Myanmar's agrifood system, co-edited by MSU's Duncan Boughton and Ben Belton, explores resilience amid crises and strategies for economic recovery.