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Kristi Livingston holds a Farmers for Bush sign. When working on George H.W. Bush's campaign, she came up with the design of the sign to show agriculture's support of Bush.

Nov. 8, 2019

Unexpected Decisions, Endless Opportunities
Bob Sharp (center) recently joined a prestigious group of University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources faculty as a Curators' Distinguished Professor, MU’s highest and most prestigious rank. Sharp is a professor in the Division of Plant Sciences and serves as the director of the campus-wide Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG).

Nov. 7, 2019

A Prestigious Honor
The University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) celebrated the grand opening of the new Land of the Osages Research Center on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The center will further research in agroforestry, a sustainability-focused system that combines trees and shrubs with crops — and sometimes livestock — to be managed on the same piece of land as a single ecosystem. Pictured, from left to right: Sarah Lovell, director for the Center for Agroforestry and co-superintendent of the Land of the Osages Research Center; Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Nation; Norman Akers, Chairman of the Traditional Cultural Advisors Committee; Alexander Cartwright, Chancellor, University of Missouri; Joe Tillman, Speaker of the Osage Nation Congress; Christopher Daubert, vice chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Nov. 4, 2019

A Grand Celebration
Rob Kallenbach’s appointment as associate dean of CAFNR Extension/senior program director of Agriculture and Environment Extension is effective immediately.

Oct. 31, 2019

An Exciting Mission
Numerous students attended the Southwest Research Center Career Exploration Day in September. The event allows high school students to get a glimpse of the possible careers in agriculture and natural resources. Photo courtesy of David Cope.

Oct. 18, 2019

Exploring Careers
Shanon Dickerson has now visited nearly 25 countries, and, as the director of study abroad for CAFNR, encourages students to see the world. Photo courtesy of Shanon Dickerson.

Oct. 18, 2019

An International Explorer
Alli Abadir is currently serving as a National Teach Ag Ambassador. National Teach Ag Ambassadors assist with recruitment efforts on the state and national level, while also engaging in mentoring, networking and professional development. Photo courtesy of Alli.

Oct. 16, 2019

Investing in the Future
To uncover what’s going on with cover crops, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) researchers Zhen Cai and Ranjith Udawatta did such a study of the economic effects of cover crops on cash crop production. The four-year study took place at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Health Farm in Chariton County, Missouri, in a 26.3-hectare (64.9-acre) area, which was divided into six fields and planted with soybeans, corn and wheat. Photo courtesy of Ranjith Udawatta.

Oct. 11, 2019

Uncovering the Economic Sense of Planting Cover Crops
Another Missouri Chestnut Roast is in the books, and guests were treated to a variety of activities and presentations related to horticulture and agroforestry during the event, which took place Saturday, Oct. 5.

Oct. 8, 2019

A Celebration of Chestnuts
Tim Safranski, professor in the Division of Animal Sciences and a state swine Extension specialist, received the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Golden Apple Award for going above and beyond in teaching and advising Tuesday morning, during his writing intensive swine production course. Safranski was surprised by the unexpected interruption, led by Bryan Garton, senior associate dean and director of academic programs, and Shari Freyermuth, assistant dean and director of student services.

Oct. 8, 2019

A Golden Surprise