The Michigan State University Department of Horticulture in East Lansing, Michigan, part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is a prominent center for the science and art of cultivating plants. It provides comprehensive academic programs covering diverse areas such as food production, landscape design, plant breeding, and plant physiology. The department strongly emphasizes hands-on learning, utilizing extensive on-campus facilities including greenhouses, gardens, and research farms to give students practical experience. Faculty and students engage in innovative research advancing sustainable practices and horticultural knowledge. Graduates are well-equipped for a variety of careers in the dynamic horticulture industry, including roles as scientists, plant breeders, landscape designers, and managers.
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Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university located in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, the first of its kind in the United States. MSU is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university offers over 200 undergraduate degrees and over 250 graduate degrees, and has a student body of over 50,000.
