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Teng Lim smiling.

April 28, 2022

Teng Lim Receives Fancher Outstanding Achievement in Extended & Continuing Education 2022

Teng Lim, Extension professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, has received the 2022 Donald W. Fancher Provost Award for Outstanding Achievement in in Extension and Continuing Education.
portrait of Robin Rotman

April 28, 2022

Robin Rotman Receives Provost’s Junior Faculty Teaching Award

Robin Rotman, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources (SNR), has received the 2022 Provost's Junior Faculty Teaching Award.
The Mizzou National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) team won this year's National Student Marketing Competition. Their first-place presentation centered on the GerriRig Grain Management System, a product the team modeled after the Grain Weevil, a grain bin safety and management robot. MU competed against more than 20 teams in early April during NAMA’s annual Agri-Marketing Conference. Pictured, from left to right: Annette Kendall (advisor), Regan Ragsdale, Drew Kientzy, Zak Bush, Kate Thompson and Halley Blades. Photo courtesy of Mizzou NAMA.

April 25, 2022

Taking home top honors

Mizzou NAMA team wins National Student Marketing Competition.
Sophomore Khader Saleh is pursuing his passions for plants and horticulture as a double major at Mizzou. He is pursuing degrees in plant sciences and environmental sciences. Photo courtesy of Khader Saleh.

April 22, 2022

Connecting the Dots Between Soils and Plants

A double major, Khader Saleh is pursuing his passions for plants and horticulture.
white woman in a black ball cap stands in front of a combine in a bean field, while two men behind her look at the header

April 22, 2022

Q&A with Denice Ferguson

Agricultural business field specialist Denice Ferguson supports programming across four counties.
The Italy study abroad program gives students an opportunity to identify key principles of sustainable food systems and potential paths to enhancing food security at multiple scales. Ellen Phillips, a senior majoring in agriculture, participated in the Italy program. Photo courtesy of Ellen Phillips.

April 21, 2022

Educational opportunities on a global stage

CAFNR students spent spring break in Italy and Holland for study abroad opportunities.
Kerry Clark smiling.

April 21, 2022

Kerry Clark Receives Missouri International Student Council International Recognition Award

Kerry Clark, director of CAFNR International Programs, was selected as the recipient of the Missouri International Student Council (MISC) International Recognition Award.
Scott Peck posing.

April 20, 2022

Scott Peck Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Scott Peck, professor of biochemistry and member of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG), received the 2022 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty during CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence ceremony held April 19.
Greg Rotert

April 20, 2022

Greg Rotert Honored with Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Greg Rotert, support systems administrator, has received the Fredrick B. Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff. The award was given as part of the college's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held April 19.
A graduate student in the School of Natural Resources, Evan Aljundi’s research is focused on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal, neurological illness that affects cervids, which are members of the deer family. Photo courtesy of Evan Aljundi.

April 19, 2022

Pursuing His Passions for Research

Evan Aljundi's passion for white-tailed deer has led to graduate research focused on Chronic Wasting Disease.