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Group photo of SAIFD students

Aug. 21, 2023

Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium in Chicago

The MU SAIFD Chapter placed 3rd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Chicago, July 1-6.
white woman with dark hair pulled back. She is standing outside with greenery, wearing a gray blazer with a red shirt underneath. Her arms are crossed in front of her.

Aug. 21, 2023

Get to Know Kim LeCompte

Get to know Kim Lecompte
AFA logo; blue and green slender lettering

Aug. 18, 2023

Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships

Seven 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.”
Sam Tummons represented the Missouri FFA Association at the Missouri State Fair. Tummons was joined by fellow MU students (from left to right: Zoe Engelbrecht, Elsie Kigar, and Anna Eitel) representing other youth programs. Photo by Genevieve Howard.

Aug. 17, 2023

Doing to learn: creating opportunities through the CAFNR experience

Incoming freshman Sam Tummons is ready to expand his horizons as a CAFNR student and Missouri State FFA President.

Aug. 17, 2023

Letting rural America shine

CAFNR Alumnus and new Executive Director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council Maria Kuhns is passionate about making rural Missouri a place to live, work, and thrive.

Aug. 4, 2023

Past and present CAFNR students learn and grow at the Missouri State Fair

Since 1901, the Missouri State Fair has been ‘Where Traditions Grow,’ and CAFNR students have also grown their skills and network at the yearly ‘ag family reunion’.

Aug. 3, 2023

Hands-on and Diverse Learning: Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy 2023

Since 2016, the Animal Sciences Youth Leadership Academy has introduced high school students to diverse college and career opportunities in agriculture

Aug. 2, 2023

More than Math: Financial Planning Academy 2023

Financial Planning Academy was held July 16-21 in partnership with Texas Tech University and the Charles Schwab Foundation. This collaboration between CAFNR and the Trulaske College of Business invited 17 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to explore careers in personal financial planning through teamwork and personal development. This camp prepares students to approach finances through their client’s personal lens, rather than just as a set of numbers. “In personal financial planning we talk about the person, their values and goals — their family,” said Andrew Zumwalt, associate teaching professor in the personal financial planning program. “So rather than serving a…

July 28, 2023

Q&A with Patrick Davis

Get to know Patrick Davis

July 6, 2023

Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center to host field day

The University of Missouri’s Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) invites the public to its annual Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 3, where attendees have the opportunity for an in-person look at research conducted at the REEC.