Stories

Grace Breeding

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with a CAFNR alum: When life doesn’t go as planned

Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri?  “I was originally committed to the University of Arkansas. I was so in love with Arkansas. Then my scholarship money didn’t end up working out, so I was like, ‘I’ll just go to Mizzou.’ But it truly is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s hard coming from St. Louis because the pipeline from St. Louis to Mizzou is so big, but I genuinely went in with the intention to branch out. I’m very happy with my choice.”  Why did you choose to pursue your degree?  “My career goal going into college was to own my…
Columns

Feb. 19, 2026

CAFNR welcomes new faculty for Spring 2026

Five new faculty members join the college this spring.
Drew Kientzy smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Q&A with Drew Kientzy

Drew is an MU Extension senior agribusiness research analyst.
Lucas in front of Jesse Hall, leaning on a column.

Dec. 19, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Lucas Van Keirsbilck

Van Keirsbilck is graduating in December 2025 with a degree in personal financial planning.
Bill hiking.

Dec. 9, 2025

Get to know Bill McKelvey

Bill is a project coordinator in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.
Top 10 in 10 Years gather for recognition.

Nov. 25, 2025

CAFNR honors top 10 faculty members in research funding

The CAFNR Office of Research recognized the "Top 10 in 10 Years" Friday, Nov. 21, at the annual CAFNR Novemberfest celebration. These are the Top 10 faculty members in research funding over the past decade (2016-25) in CAFNR.
Seth Meyer portrait

Nov. 25, 2025

Meyer takes helm of Mizzou’s Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute

Seth Meyer, United States Department of Agriculture's chief economist, will join the University of Missouri on Jan. 1, 2026, to lead the internationally recognized Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI). Pat Westhoff, who has held the position since 2011, is retiring effective March 1, 2026.
Students with certificates.

Nov. 14, 2025

Mizzou students earn second place in National Financial Planning Challenge

Seniors Ian Mueller and Lindsay Peters represented Mizzou in the three-phase contest.
Ben Brown (left), Katy Parcell (right of Truman), and Taylon Morgan (right), pose with other coworkers at the 2025 College Roadshow event.

Nov. 14, 2025

The show must go on: Students take the lead

When the U.S. Farm Report College Roadshow rolled into Columbia this fall, the excitement in Traditions Plaza was hard to miss. Behind the scenes of the national broadcast were two CAFNR students – Katy Parcell and Taylon Morgan – whose hard work and coordination helped make the event one of the largest and most successful Roadshows yet.
CAFNR Column Award 2025 winners

Nov. 7, 2025

2025 Column Awards recognize outstanding CAFNR alumni

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources honored six recipients with the 2025 CAFNR Column Award for Distinguished Alumni at an event Thursday, Nov. 6. This is the only award specifically for alumni presented by the college – the highest honor bestowed by the College in celebration of outstanding alumni. The awardee class includes one graduate from each of CAFNR’s six divisions, reflecting the six historic columns at the University of Missouri.