Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics Research (AFRE): AFRE History
This guide provides research resources in the world of agriculture and natural resources. Topics include food security, economics of agricultural commodities, natural resources and businesses, rural economies, and international agricultural policies.
A memorable video, for example, view Professor Karl Wright being interviewed by MSU extension specialist Laurie Wink in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the American Agricultural Economics Association.
John Staatz, Michigan State University professor emeritus of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, talks about his career at MSU and his focus on agricultural development in Africa. Staatz talks about why he selected Africa as his area of concentration, his education, and how he came to MSU. He also talks about his research projects in Mali and other West African countries, his focus on food security, and the continuing problem of land ownership impacting agriculture and urbanization in Africa.
An interview with Eileen Van Ravenswaay, MSU professor of agricultural economics, about hydration and nutrition needs in the summer, food safety and food storage advice. Part of the MSU Information Services Collection.
Eric Scorsone, Michigan State University professor of Agricultural Economics, details the history of the emergency manager program in Michigan which began with the administration of Governor John Engler. Scorsone says that the intent of emergency management laws is to provide a way to deal with problems within local governments and that managers have greater power, but also greater liability than elected officials. Scorsone and interviewer Cynthia Canty also discuss the Flint drinking water crisis and the impact of emergency management on that city. On "Stateside".
Dennis Krolick of MSU News Hotline presents a wrap up and three actualities featuring Mike Kelsey, professor of agricultural economics at MSU and expert on taxes. Krolick leads a story on tips for filing income tax returns. Kelsey says most of the mistakes people make on tax forms are simple ones, computer tax programs are good but they can also be time consuming, and that a good lesson to learn is to keep better records. Part of the MSU Information Services Collection.
