Extension

Eric Meusch holding goat.

Feb. 21, 2022

Q&A with Eric Meusch

Meusch enjoys working with livestock producers in seven counties over three regions. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a field specialist in livestock. I am based in Salem, and I serve seven counties in the East Central (Dent, Phelps, Pulaski, Crawford), Southeast (Shannon and Reynolds) and Southwest (Texas) regions. How long have you worked in this position? I started this position in March of 2021. I have been with Extension for three years. What is your favorite part about the work you do? I like working with producers who are…
Anita Ellis poses in the field.

Jan. 31, 2022

Q&A with Anita Ellis

Cows, horses and sheep are just a few of Ellis’ favorite things. Here, she works with Sean Eberle, Callaway County engagement specialist in 4-H Youth Development, and Alysha Stelling, MU Extension manager of pre-award activities, and some four-legged friends. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a livestock specialist in the East Central Region and just finished a year of interim work as a county engagement specialist In addition, I am working on my…
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…
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.

Nov. 9, 2021

Expanding Forestry Efforts

CAFNR announces gift to create landowner engagement position in forestry.
Daniel Mallory turkey hunting

Nov. 5, 2021

Q&A with Daniel Mallory

Mallory is a livestock specialist in northeast Missouri with the Agriculture and Environment Extension Program .

Nov. 5, 2021

Celebrating the First-Generation College Student Experience

CAFNR faculty and staff share their experiences as first-generation college students.
Mandy Bish in the field

Oct. 29, 2021

Q&A with Mandy Bish

Bish is a Weed Science Extension Specialist and Integrated Pest Management Coordinator with the Agriculture and Environment Extension Program.
Mallory at Mo State Fair

Oct. 22, 2021

Q&A with Mallory Rahe

Rahe is an agriculture business and policy education director.
Jerry Hitzhusen, an associate professor emeritus in the School of Natural Resources, is a national and international advocate for disabled athletes and was committed to recreation therapy for veterans and advocacy for minority aging populations. Hitzhusen was recently inducted into the Missouri Recreation and Parks Hall of Fame.

Oct. 18, 2021

A Commitment to Those in Need

Editor’s Note: Jerry Hitzhusen passed away in January 2022. As Jerry Hitzhusen worked on his family’s farm growing up, he would oftentimes walk through the cornfields and wonder what lay beyond the borders of his northern Iowa home. Hitzhusen ended up spending his entire career not only travelling well past those borders – he also supported those in need the whole way. Hitzhusen’s career spanned five decades, and his specialties in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) focused on therapeutic recreation, leisure and mental illness, leisure and aging, and continuing education in therapeutic recreation.