CAFNR

Senior Spotlight graphic featuring student wearing graduation cap and gown.

Dec. 13, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Paige Williams

Williams will graduate with a degree in animal sciences.

Senior spotlight graphic featuring student with long blonde hair.

Dec. 13, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Taylor Nix

Nix will graduate with a degree in agricultural education.

Hailey Douglass got involved right away as a freshman, joining a few different CAFNR clubs. Once she saw all of the good that those organizations were doing across mid-Missouri, she realized that she wanted to dive in deeper. Douglass joined the CAFNR Student Council, serving as the secretary during her junior year. Now, as a senior, Douglass leads the group as president.

Dec. 12, 2022

Finding the Right Fit

As a former CAFNR Student Council president, Hailey Douglass encourages students to get involved.

Photo of Pavel Somavat

Dec. 9, 2022

Get to Know Pavel Somavat

Somavat is an assistant professor in both food science and biomedical, biological and chemical engineering.

Shawn poses for a portrait at the Graves-Chapple 2022 field day.

Dec. 7, 2022

Q&A with Shawn Deering

Shawn is a field specialist in livestock based in Gentry county.

Several men and one woman hold shovels with gold ribbons

Nov. 30, 2022

Expanding Opportunties

Groundbreaking held for new livestock handling facility at MU’s Southwest REEC.

Rob Myers and team at the Center for Regenerative Agriculture

Nov. 18, 2022

A Growth Mindset

CAFNR’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture leading the way in soil regeneration efforts across the country.

Column Awards displayed on the table

Nov. 16, 2022

An Exceptional Evening

CAFNR honors six of the college’s outstanding alumni at the 2022 Column Awards.

Ryan Chapski, a sophomore animal sciences major, is in his second year as a member of Marching Mizzou. He said he has enjoyed being part of such a historic band – especially one that continues to honor years of tradition. Photo courtesy of Marching Mizzou.

Nov. 16, 2022

Honoring Decades of Tradition

Ryan Chapski, who plays trombone, is in his second year as a member of Marching Mizzou.

Rachel Alvarez plays a variety of instruments, including the trombone, baritone, auxiliary percussion and a little bit of guitar. She plays the sousaphone for Marching Mizzou. The sousaphone is a brass instrument in the tuba family designed to be easier to play while marching. Photo courtesy of Rachel Alvarez.

Nov. 16, 2022

A rewarding experience

Rachel Alvarez, who plays sousaphone, is in her third year as a member of Marching Mizzou.