Welcome to the Institute of International Agriculture

The Institute of International Agriculture (IIA) is a longstanding cornerstone of international programs at Michigan State University.  Located in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and jointly supported by the MSU Office of International Studies and Programs, IIA provides a focal point for inter-departmental programs at MSU and engaged faculty, students and industry partners through innovative programs around the world. 

The Institute is home to many of MSU‘s externally funded international development project activities in the areas of food, agriculture and natural resources. Through IIA, MSU‘s faculty open new vistas for collaborative research, offer exciting new training programs for international scientists and other professionals both on campus and in developing countries, and extend our scientific expertise to improve the lives of impoverished populations of the developing world as well as communities and industries in Michigan.

In partnership with international funding agencies, partner universities, NGOs, host country   governments, and private sector companies, IIA has helped to establish MSU as a center of excellence in global agrifood systems development, value chains for food and agricultural exports, international biotechnology and bio-safety, sustainable soil/water/forest management systems, and international extension programs.