Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has announced the creation of the World Agriculture Center (WorldAg Center), a new initiative aimed at strengthening and expanding the college’s global engagement and footprint in agriculture, food systems and natural resources.
The announcement was made during a networking lunch and reception on Thursday, January 29, 2026, attended by members of CANR International Programs, college leadership and CANR Global Scholars. The event marked a milestone in the college’s long-standing global mission and introduced a new approach to supporting and elevating global engagement.
“This is truly a historic day for our college,” said Karim Maredia, professor, assistant dean and director of the WorldAg Center. “The WorldAg Center will be a game-changer, providing an innovative platform to recognize and connect the impactful international work that our faculty, educators, outreach specialists and researchers are already doing around the world.”
The WorldAg Center will serve as a forward-looking hub for CANR’s global efforts, with a focus on innovation in research, education and outreach. Designed to respond to emerging challenges in Michigan and globally, the center will add value to the work of CANR departments, schools and units by fostering collaboration and advancing scholarship in a global context.
Source : msu.edu