In early October, CAFNR hosted the 2022 North Central Region/National Learner-Centered Teaching Conference. This is the fourth consecutive year of the collaborative conference, which features partnerships of 1890 land-grant universities, 1862 land-grant universities, and public and private universities that are focused on developing people in and through agriculture, food, natural resources and human sciences. The three-day conference included multiple round-table…
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Senior Spotlight: Rachael Bagnell
Bagnell will graduate with a degree in agricultural education
When Rachael Bagnell chose the University of Missouri, she knew exactly what she wanted to study – agricultural education. A legacy student, Bagnell’s father and sister both received agricultural education degrees from Mizzou. It was a degree program that Bagnell, who chose the teacher certification route, knew she could find success with. “I was looking for a program that would…
Developing Educational Programs
AG_ED_LD 4340 course has given students the chance to connect with industry partners and develop educational programs
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) puts a priority on offering its students hands-on learning opportunities. Many of those opportunities come in the courses offered throughout CAFNR’s 14 degree programs. One of those courses, Designing and Delivering Educational/Leadership Programs (AG_ED_LD 4340), has given students the chance to connect with industry partners and develop educational…
Educational Opportunities on a Global Stage
CAFNR students spent spring break in Italy and Holland for study abroad opportunities
It’s been a while since University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students have had the opportunity to take part in study abroad opportunities. This past spring break, though, numerous CAFNR students were able to travel overseas to partake in educational opportunities. Students spent time in Italy, a program focused on food, agriculture and sustainability, and…
CAFNR Teaching Academy Inducts Three New Members
Three new members were inducted into the CAFNR Teaching Academy as part of the college’s Celebration of Excellence event April 19. Membership in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Teaching Academy will be reserved for CAFNR faculty who have received a distinguished teaching award on a national, regional, or university level that crosses disciplines. The inductees are: Alba…
‘A Product of CAFNR’
John Tummons earns CAFNR Golden Apple Teaching Award
The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) has always been a special place for John Tummons. Tummons earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as his PhD, all in agricultural education, from CAFNR and has served in a teaching role with the College since 2009. During his time leading students at MU, Tummons, an…
Get to Know Jaelyn Peckman
Peckman is an Agricultural Science Communications instructor
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I teach undergraduate agricultural communications courses in CAFNR, and love every one of them! Specifically, I teach AgSc_Com 1160 Foundations of Agricultural Communications, AgSc_Com 2210 Communicating Science to the Public, AgSc_Com 2220 Verbal Communications in AFNR, and AgSc_Com 3240 Communicating on the Web. I also…
Jacob Knaebel Wins American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet
Jacob Knaebel, a senior in agricultural education, recently took home first place in the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet. Knaebel competed during the 2022 Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers leadership conference, held in Louisville, Kentucky. Knaebel qualified for the national discussion meet after winning the Missouri Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet in December.…
Making the Most of Multiple Opportunities
Isaiah Massey's time at MU has been marked by involvement in numerous organizations, hands-on learning opportunities
Isaiah Massey built an impressive list of accomplishments as a member of the Troy Buchanan High School FFA chapter. There was little Massey didn’t participate in, eventually earning his American Degree – the highest degree in the National FFA Organization – and serving as the first vice president on the Missouri state officer team. While Massey’s successes continued throughout his…
Senior Spotlight: Quentin Carlyle
Carlyle will graduate with a degree in agricultural education
Quentin Carlyle knew he was going to get what he calls the “best of both worlds” when he came to the University of Missouri. Carlyle wanted the big college experience, as well as a faculty and staff who knew his name. He found that within the agricultural education degree program in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources…