CAFNR
Aug. 23, 2021
CAFNR Welcomes New Faculty
At the beginning of each semester, we welcome the new faculty members who have joined us. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is proud to introduce 12 new faculty members this fall who are ready to immerse themselves in our core areas of teaching, research and Extension. Each of them brings a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields of study, and will be representing five of our six divisions: Animal Sciences; Biochemistry; Food, Nutrition & Exercise Science; Plant Science & Technology; and the School of Natural Resources. We are excited to feature…
Aug. 23, 2021
A well-rounded experience
The environmental sciences degree program prepared Matt Beckwith for a career as a broadcast meteorologist.
Aug. 12, 2021
Q&A with Jill Kanaley
Kanaley is the interim program chair of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology.
Aug. 12, 2021
Q&A with Jung Ha-Brookshire
Ha-Brookshire is the program chair for Personal Financial Planning.
Aug. 12, 2021
Science Night to Focus on Vegetables, Butterflies and Flowers
Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden will continue this month. The event will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m.
July 27, 2021
A New Beginning
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $500,000 in funding for a project titled “MU-Osage Food & Agriculture Program for Tribal Student Recruitment, Engagement, and Success” through the New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS) grant program. NBTS is a competitive grant for land-grant colleges and universities to provide identifiable support, specifically for Tribal students. The MU-Osage Food & Ag Program is a collaborative project that grew from relationships between the University of Missouri (MU) College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Center for Agroforestry and the Osage Nation Department of…
July 26, 2021
Q&A with Jill Scheidt
During a past Southwest Research Center Field Day, Jill educated high school students and producers on how to interpret and use a soil test. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I serve row crop and forage producers in Southwest Missouri by presenting research-based programs related to relevant topics in agriculture. I also do field site visits and client calls, all while collaborating with local partners to bring timely research to the community. How long have you worked in this position? Eight years in the current full-time position. In 2011, I did an internship with MU Extension in the Barton…
July 20, 2021
Q&A with Sam Polly
During the pandemic, Polly made California and national news with his family’s giant produce. Polly says through this process he was able to encourage people in his previous community to start gardening and find a small piece of comfort in an unstable world. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I work as the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinator. This entails working with various Extension Specialists to build the pesticide safety program, along with updating our manuals and resources. I also represent the state of Missouri in the American Association of Pesticide Safety…
July 14, 2021
Q&A with Shirin Ghatrehsamani
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? Extension plays a key role in disseminating research to individuals across Missouri so they can in turn make sound agricultural decisions for their operation. As an extension specialist of agricultural technology, my main responsibility is to inform producers, farmers, ranchers and researchers with varying levels of knowledge about up-to-date technologies and research. This education leads to agricultural efficiency and sustainability which increases profits while reducing our environmental footprint. How long have you worked in this position? I joined the MU Extension team in January 2020. This is…
June 29, 2021
Q&A with David Hoffman
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I consult with livestock producers of all ages and all sizes of operations to provide unbiased, research-based information for their everyday questions or concerns that impact their business. This may be answering a single question, or providing continuous guidance to address a long-term issue. How long have you worked in this position? 25 years Livestock specialist David Hoffman viewing cattle during a farm visit (Photo provided by Hoffman). What is your favorite part about the work you do? My favorite part of the work I…