CAFNR

The agriculture degree program in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) allows students to create their own unique college experience. Students tailor a course of study to their interests, choosing concentration areas from CAFNR’s other degree programs. That opportunity was exactly what Chase Monte was looking for when he arrived at MU. Photo courtesy of Chase Monte.

Dec. 13, 2021

Building his own degree

Agriculture program allowed Chase Monte to combine his interest areas into one degree.

Dec. 2, 2021

Taking Risk

Measuring financial risk tolerance is not always simple as many over or underestimate their true risk tolerance. What does this mean for investors and financial planners? That’s where the research of University of Missouri professor is coming in. Abed Rabbani teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in PFP. He also performs research focusing on risk tolerance and risk literacy. Abed Rabbani, assistant professor in personal financial planning (PFP), teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the department, along with performing research in risk tolerance. “Risk management is a broad topic,” said Rabbani. “My specific area focuses on the measurement of risk…
girl with short blonde hair and glasses in a blue and white gingham shirt standing in a field of sunflowers

Nov. 29, 2021

Q&A With Emma Critchfield

Critchfield is a junior in plant sciences.
Through his job with MFA Incorporated, Charlie Ebbesmeyer helps producers improve their crop health and growth. He meets with growers in the offseason to build plans for the upcoming growing season and then makes in-season fertility and chemical recommendations based off of the plans. His goal is to make sure the grower’s crop reaches its full potential. Photo courtesy of Charlie Ebbesmeyer.

Nov. 29, 2021

Plant Sciences Degree Helps CAFNR Alum Connect with Producers

Charlie Ebbesmeyer puts his plant sciences degree to use each day through his job with MFA Incorporated.
Joe speaks at Field Day

Nov. 23, 2021

Q&A with Joe Horner

In September 2018, Joe visited with attendees of the Forage Systems Research Center field day, which took place in Linneus, Missouri. The event focused on drought topics. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? Joe speaking to Missourians about making the most of the new USDA Dairy Programs. I’m an extension specialist with the University of Missouri’s Division of Applied Social Sciences. I’m working on a couple of grant-funded feasibility studies and a set of MU guides on the economics of including warm-season grasses in pasture…
Lowell Mohler (BS Ag ’58) was recently honored with the 66th Annual Distinguished Service Award from the Mizzou Alumni Association. He is pictured here with his wife, JoAnn.

Nov. 12, 2021

A Legacy of Service

CAFNR alumnus Lowell Mohler honored with MAA’s Distinguished Service Award. Here he stands with his wife in a green grass field.
Using a chainsaw to cut up a fallen tree

Nov. 12, 2021

Q&A with Sarah Havens

Havens is a field specialist in natural resources with the Agriculture and Environment Extension Program.
Mizzou's historic columns

Nov. 12, 2021

Faces of CAFNR: Personal Financial Planning

Introducing the faculty members from PFP.
Gwynn Hall

Nov. 12, 2021

Faces of CAFNR: Nutrition & Exercise Physiology

Introducing the faculty members from NEP.
CAFNR celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Nov. 11, 2021

CAFNR Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Mariah GladstoneChef, Entrepreneur Gladstone (Blackfeet, Cherokee) is a chef and founder of Indigikitchen, an online platform dedicated to indigenizing diets using native foods. Using foods native to their Americas, Indigikitchen gives viewers the important tools they need to find and prepare food in their own communities. Gladstone has been recognized as one of the 25 Under 25 Leaders in Indian Country, a Champion for Change and was also the keynote for the 2021 CAFNR Agroforestry Symposium.   Carly HotvedtLegal Council, Food Policy Hotvedt, a citizen of Cherokee Nation, is a seasoned legal professional working with the Indigenous Food and Agriculture…