Division of Applied Social Sciences
Aug. 15, 2024
Jim Green
Green is an Associate Professor of Personal Financial Planning in the Division of Applied Social Sciences of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri – Columbia. He is a native of Florida but comes to the University of Missouri from San Antonio, TX where he spent the nine years as a financial planning and portfolio manager with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Additionally, for the three years, he was an Adjunct Professor of Finance at the H-E-B School of Business Administration, University of the Incarnate Word. He earned his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Air…
Aug. 15, 2024
Jason R.V. Franken
My research is interdisciplinary by nature, drawing from economics, marketing, and decision sciences to understand the organization of marketing channels (i.e., transactions, contracts, and cooperatives) for adding value and managing risk. Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural & Consumer Economics, University of Illinois, 2008 M.S., Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, 2003 B.S., Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, 2001 Courses taught ABM 3183: The Economics of the Food, Fiber and Fuel Supply Chain ABM 4972: Agri-Food Business and Cooperative Management…
Aug. 5, 2024
CAFNR students learn real-world skills as Missouri State Fair Interns
Devyn Keller, Libby Kleinsorge and Claire Walker joined the staff making the 11-day event happen in Sedalia this August.
July 31, 2024
Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium in Orlando, FL
The MU Student American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) Chapter placed 2nd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Orlando, July 2-6.
July 19, 2024
Danyelle Chinn
July 19, 2024
Whitney Schmidt
July 19, 2024
Heather Eberlin
July 16, 2024
Lijing Gao
Gao was trained as an agricultural science communication specialist and an environmental sociologist, focusing on the interconnectedness of agricultural systems with socio-economic, political, and ethical decisions. Her current research focuses on understanding perceptions of livestock biotechnology, particularly genome editing. Gao employs a mixed-method approach. Educational background Ph.D. in Sociology and Sustainable Agriculture, Minor in Statistics, Iowa State University (ISU) 2022 Courses taught Sociology of Natural Resources Transition in Agriculture Introduction to Sociology…
June 26, 2024
Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Twelve Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
June 17, 2024
New director announced for RaFF
The Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri has selected Alejandro Plastina as the center’s new director, starting Sept. 1, 2024. Plastina will join the Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) faculty as an associate professor within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri. “I am thrilled and honored to be named the new director for the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF),” Plastina said. “I will focus on expanding and solidifying the good research, extension and education work of the Center. My ultimate goal…