Advancement

Family posing for a photograph at an awards ceremony. Everyone dressed in black and gold.

March 10, 2023

CAFNR Celebrates Women’s History Month: Q&A with Stacey Follis

Stacey Follis shared the moment with her family as she received the 2022 CAFNR Column Award for Animal Sciences last fall. Stacey L. (Wood) Follis (BS Agriculture – Minor in Animal Sciences ’98; MS Animal Sciences – Reproductive Physiology ’00) has been employed in the animal health industry for more than 22 years. Her focus is in clinical development with a wide spectrum of experience, from bovine to feline to canine to swine, contributing to more than 30 product indications. Follis started her career with Pharmacia & Upjohn in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has not technically changed employers since, although…
Litton Hall name plate on the side of ASRC

Oct. 24, 2022

A Genetic Pioneer

Jerry Litton's dedication to data advanced the Charolais breed on a national stage.
Alex Muñoz just began his new role this summer as director of student recruitment in CAFNR. His job allows him to travel throughout the state and share how CAFNR helped prepare him for the future, as well as the great hands-on learning opportunities in each of the College’s 14 degree programs. He regularly meets with students and parents on campus as well. Photo courtesy of Alex Muñoz.

Oct. 11, 2022

An Advocate for CAFNR

Alex Muñoz shares all CAFNR has to offer as director of student recruitment.
Photo of Doug Kueker. White man with dark brown hair, wearing a navy suit jacket and light button up underneath

May 23, 2022

Doug Kueker Receives Citation of Merit from CAFNR Alumni Association

The Citation of Merit award is for professional attainment by a person in a field related to the academic curriculum of a division of the University of Missouri.
Derek Coats

May 23, 2022

Derek Coats Receives Honorary Membership from CAFNR Alumni Association

An honorary member shall be a person who is not a former student, but who, because of an exemplary interest in the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is designated by action of the board of directors to be so recognized and honored.
Dustin Johansen

May 23, 2022

Dustin Johansen Honored as Past President of CAFNR Alumni Association

Johansen served as president of the organization from May 2021-May 2022.
Ernie Verslues, president and CEO of MFA Incorporated, recently shared what he’s learned as a leader of a major company through CAFNR’s Executive-in-Residence program. Verslues was on the University of Missouri campus April 12-13, where he met with students through class lectures, roundtable discussions, one-on-one meetings and other informal interactions.

April 19, 2022

Helping to Develop Future Leaders

Ernie Verslues recently shared his experiences as a leader through CAFNR’s Executive-in-Residence program.
Michelle Niemeyer

April 5, 2022

Michelle Niemeyer
Lowell Mohler (BS Ag ’58) was recently honored with the 66th Annual Distinguished Service Award from the Mizzou Alumni Association. He is pictured here with his wife, JoAnn.

Nov. 12, 2021

A Legacy of Service

CAFNR alumnus Lowell Mohler honored with MAA’s Distinguished Service Award. Here he stands with his wife in a green grass field.

Nov. 9, 2021

Expanding Forestry Efforts

CAFNR announces gift to create landowner engagement position in forestry.