Q&A

Grace Breeding

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with a CAFNR alum: When life doesn’t go as planned

Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri?  “I was originally committed to the University of Arkansas. I was so in love with Arkansas. Then my scholarship money didn’t end up working out, so I was like, ‘I’ll just go to Mizzou.’ But it truly is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s hard coming from St. Louis because the pipeline from St. Louis to Mizzou is so big, but I genuinely went in with the intention to branch out. I’m very happy with my choice.”  Why did you choose to pursue your degree?  “My career goal going into college was to own my…
Caleb O'Neal working.

Feb. 26, 2026

Q&A with Caleb O’Neal

Caleb is an MU Extension field specialist in plant sciences.
Caroline Todd with daughter.

Feb. 17, 2026

Get to know Caroline Todd

Caroline is a business support specialist II in the Center for Agroforestry.

Feb. 3, 2026

Heather Bowden honored as CAFNR Driver to Distinction

Bowden is an office support assistant IV in the Division of Plant Science and Technology.
Drew Kientzy smiling.

Jan. 22, 2026

Q&A with Drew Kientzy

Drew is an MU Extension senior agribusiness research analyst.
Bill hiking.

Dec. 9, 2025

Get to know Bill McKelvey

Bill is a project coordinator in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.
Ian McGregor smiling.

Dec. 1, 2025

Q&A with Ian McGregor

Ian is an MU Extension livestock field specialist.
Billy McCaslin at the Grand Canyon.

Oct. 29, 2025

Q&A with Billy McCaslin

Billy is the forest management educator for MU Extension.
Teagan Schnurbusch

Oct. 23, 2025

A new space for education

Q&A with Teagan Schnurbusch about the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education & Training Laboratory
Mikaela with diploma.

Oct. 21, 2025

Q&A with transfer student Mikaela Rojas

What school did you transfer from? I transferred from Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, Missouri. What was your transfer experience like? What made the process easier? My transition from a junior college was very smooth, thanks to the friends and faculty at Mizzou. Before transferring, I made it a priority to build a strong network. I met with my advisor early, talked with friends about their experiences in different courses, and scheduled calls with faculty and young professionals to learn more about life at Mizzou. Taking those steps made the process much easier and helped me feel confident about…