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J. Soctt Angle, the director of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), earned a master’s degree in soil science at the University of Maryland and earned his PhD in soil microbiology at the University of Missouri, studying under George Wagner.

A Great Experience

Students work with horses at the MU Equine Teaching Facility at South Farm. The Division of Animal Sciences recently unveiled a new equine science and management certificate.

Learning by Doing

John Tummons receiving award

Teaching Excellence

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

An Exciting Mission

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.

A Golden Surprise