CAFNR
Sep. 28, 2021
An Opportunity to Share Missouri Agriculture
When Samantha Turner first declared an agricultural education major within the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), she was focused on educating future generations of agriculturists as a high school teacher. Once Turner got into the program and got more involved, she knew that agricultural education was the right path. However, she realized that instead of communicating agriculture to only high school students, she wanted to share that knowledge with individuals throughout Missouri outside of the classroom. After multiple internships and professional work experiences related to agriculture communications – and numerous leadership opportunities within CAFNR…
Sep. 27, 2021
Seeds of Change
Humberto Castro BS Ag ’50, MS ’59 is not one to normally boast about himself. Even with all of his both business-related and personal successes and accomplishments achieved in the more than nine decades of his life, Humberto prefers to not have the limelight pointed at him. Instead, the man who is still very active at 98 years old, normally lets his actions do the talking. “So we’ll do it for him,” says his oldest son, Leslie Castro. Talk to his family members and they will tell you of a Peru native who first came to the United States in…
Sep. 24, 2021
Q&A with Kendra Graham
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? Kendra speaks at Pearls of Production Women in Agriculture. In my role, I provide Missourians with unbiased, research-based information about livestock. I also help producers understand how they can then take that information and apply it specifically to their operation. MU Extension programs I am involved in as a livestock specialist include Pearls of Production Women in Agriculture, Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer, youth livestock education, and managing forages and livestock. How long have you worked in this position? I…
Sep. 23, 2021
A New Partnership
Greg DeLine speaks at the event, held Thursday, Sept. 16, at the research site northwest of Columbia. DeLine Holdings and the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) celebrated the grand opening of the DeLine Community Research Site Thursday, Sept. 16, at the site northwest of Columbia. The site is a new collaboration developing outdoor research and educational opportunities to facilitate a better understanding of natural systems and processes. The 94-acre site, which includes a cave, forested areas, and a creek, is owned by DeLine Holdings and will be loaned to the University for a period of…
Sep. 21, 2021
New Director Joins the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center
Aaron Brandt joins the Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC), one of the four research, extension and education centers of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), on Oct. 11, as the director. Brandt is no stranger to Missouri agriculture. He grew up in Linn, Missouri, working on his family’s farm. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to join FD-REEC,” said Brandt. “I am excited to come back to Missouri and looking forward to playing an important role in Missouri agriculture.” Brandt will help direct the unique research opportunities…
Sep. 16, 2021
Agriculture Education on the Move
Agriculture Education on the Move (AEOTM), a program of Missouri Farmers Care, began in 2011 as a way to bring free, hands-on agriculture education to third and fourth grade students throughout the state. John Tummons, an assistant teaching professor of agricultural education and leadership in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS), has been involved in the program since 2014. Tummons has partnered with the program in a variety of ways, including serving as a curriculum advisor. A total of five CAFNR students led the discussions throughout…
Sep. 14, 2021
Q&A with Jim Humphrey
Jim teaches grain bin safety to elementary school students. Photographed are youth testing their strength to see how difficult it is to escape grain waist-deep. If stuck in grain waist deep, it takes twice your weight to pull yourself out of the situation safely. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I work with forage and livestock producers in northwest Missouri. With my position, I present unbiased research-based information, while developing timely and relevant programs and resources for their use. I provide expertise for the following areas: carcass evaluation, co-product utilization, ration balancing, cattle…
Sep. 13, 2021
Celebrating Fall Harvest Season with Roasted Chestnuts
The Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center (HARC) will hold the 15th Annual Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival with a variety of activities and presentations for individuals of all ages. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center in New Franklin. The festival is a signature event of the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry (UMCA) and is open to the public rain or shine. Activities such as samples of fire-roasted, Missouri-grown chestnuts, displays and sales of Missouri specialty agricultural products and wagon rides are part of the event. Cooking demonstrations by Cheryl…
Sep. 10, 2021
Q&A With Katie Barthel
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I work in the Office of Academic Programs as one of the Coordinators of Student Services. In my role, I coordinate CAFNR new student welcomes, conduct academic outreach, meet with exploring students and more. How long have you worked in CAFNR? I have been working in CAFNR for about 3 months, having previously advised students in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. I am excited to continue to work with NEP students, although in a different capacity. What do you enjoy about working for CAFNR/Mizzou? The working…
Sep. 10, 2021
Q&A With Kathleen Matz
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am the Recruitment Specialist and Events Coordinator for CAFNR. This means I help with meeting prospective students both on and off campus, scheduling and planning recruitment events such as High School Group Visit Days, attending college fairs, and helping create new ideas for recruitment events. I also help with any events that the Academic Programs Office puts on. This includes Fall Welcome, Fall Round-Up, the Career Fair, CAFNR Week, and many more. How long have you worked in CAFNR? I have officially worked for…