CAFNR

A photo of two students and a parent.

Nov. 8, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Makenna Shifflett

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Makenna Shifflett, freshman biochemistry major from Conway, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Frees stands holding two plaques.

Nov. 8, 2023

George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, receives National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award

George Frees, senior biochemistry and plant sciences major, received the National FFA American Star in Agriscience Award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov.
Emma Schudel poses with a dairy cow.

Nov. 7, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Emma Schudel

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Emma Schudel, junior animal sciences major from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
a group of six crystal awards sitting on a black tablecloth

Nov. 3, 2023

A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni

2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.

Nov. 1, 2023

Missouri Foundation Seed moving forward with modernization project

Last year, Missouri Foundation Seed (MFS) received a $3.25 million appropriation from the State of Missouri to modernize its facilities and, ultimately, be more competitive with other states. Today, MFS is hard at work implementing that project.
A woman and Truman the Tiger standing in front of the Mizzou football bus.

Oct. 30, 2023

Telling the soy story

CAFNR alumnus is passionate about being a voice for the agriculture industry through telling Missouri soybean farmers’ stories.
A group of students standing in a line with bicycles.

Oct. 26, 2023

Branda named to CAFNR International Education Committee after study abroad experience in Barcelona

Diego Branda experienced international sport management and world culture in Barcelona this summer.
Livestock Judging Team

Oct. 24, 2023

MU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team sees success at several fall contests

The MU Collegiate Livestock Judging team, including Allison Eitel, senior in agriculture; Brady Schnelten, senior in animal sciences; Grant Stafford, senior in agriculture; Shane Vehige, senior in animal sciences; Addie Thessen, senior in plant sciences; and Jenna Blessing, senior in agriculture, have had a very successful fall season.
Mizzou soils team members working in a pit of soil.

Oct. 24, 2023

MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team places third at Soil Science Society of America Region V Contest

The MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team won third place overall and third place for team judging in the Soil Science Society of America Region V soil judging contest. This placement qualifies them for the national contest in Ames, Iowa, April 22-26, 2024. The team includes environmental science majors Victoria Marshall, Kali Dolson, Isaac Reinwald, Alex Kalisz and India Williams.
Student judging livestock.

Oct. 16, 2023

Q&A with transfer student Adeline Thessen

In honor of National Transfer Student week, Adeline Thessen, senior plant sciences major from Taos, Missouri, discusses her experience transferring from Moberly Area Community College to CAFNR.