Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education (B.S.)

The Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education major has a unique focus on agriculture, food and natural resources sustainability for the benefit of communities in Michigan, the U.S. and the world

This major prepares graduates as school-based educators (grades 5-12) in agriculture and natural resources, as well as educators in government, for-profit, and non-profits organizations. Additionally, this degree program prepares students for graduate studies as part of a linked program with the master of arts degree in AFNRE and other relevant graduate programs. The U.S. Department of Education aims to incorporate green- and sustainability- related knowledge and skills standards into the existing National Career Clusters including agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Students in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education program who wish to become secondary school teachers must also apply for the Secondary Education Teacher Preparation Program (details) in the College of Education. See more on the educational licensing board contact information and approval status.

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Core areas of study include:

Agriculture, food and natural resources education.
Community sustainability and engagement.
Biology.
Ecology.
Environmental and natural resources policy/law.
Learning and teaching practices.
Grant writing and fund development.

The Department of Community Sustainability infuses sustainability into all of its majors. Learn more about the Sustainability Core.

Learn more about all the requirements and courses in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education (AFNRE). Check out the AFNR Education Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement to learn more about the values, reflective process, and organizational actions relating to DEI.

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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education Graduates

See career outcomes for MSU Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education graduates.

Career Opportunities

Careers in agriculture, food and natural resources offer a wide range of opportunities.

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education prepares students for a variety of career paths.

Agriculture, food and natural resources teacher (6-12).
Community educator.
Nature and cultural interpretation educator.
Governmental aid.
Agricultural educator in private industries.
Professional or graduate studies.

Faculty members and advisors maintain close relationships with government, non-profit and for-profit entities in the agriculture, food and natural resources areas, which can help with internships, scholarships and employment opportunities.

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.
CSUS 2023 Undergraduate Honors Award Winners

Published on May 10, 2023
The Community Sustainability honors award winners for 2023 are those graduating students in CSUS who distinguished themselves in leadership, scholarship, and service.

Michael Everett

Professor of Practice / Undergraduate Program Coordinator / AFNRE M.A. Program Coordinator
everettm@msu.edu

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