Q&A

Daniel Sjarpe Smiling at camera during a field day.

Nov. 27, 2023

Q&A with Daniel Sjarpe

Daniel is the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Assistant Coordinator.
Harleigh Lewis sitting on a column.

Nov. 8, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Harleigh Lewis

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Harleigh Lewis, sophomore agricultural education major from Brunswick, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
A photo of two students and a parent.

Nov. 8, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Makenna Shifflett

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Makenna Shifflett, freshman biochemistry major from Conway, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Emma Schudel poses with a dairy cow.

Nov. 7, 2023

Q&A with first-generation student Emma Schudel

In honor of National First-Generation Student Week, Emma Schudel, junior animal sciences major from Columbia, Missouri, discusses her experience as a first-generation college student.
Zac Erwin

Oct. 31, 2023

Q&A with Zac Erwin

Zac is a field specialist in livestock.
Student judging livestock.

Oct. 16, 2023

Q&A with transfer student Adeline Thessen

In honor of National Transfer Student week, Adeline Thessen, senior plant sciences major from Taos, Missouri, discusses her experience transferring from Moberly Area Community College to CAFNR.
Bhanu Telugu headshot

Sep. 15, 2023

Get to Know Bhanu Telugu

Get to Know Bhanu Telugu
Reagan Bluel named interim superintendent of Southwest Research Center

Aug. 30, 2023

Q&A with Reagan Bluel

Reagan Bluel named interim superintendent of Southwest Research Center on July 31. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? As an MU Extension field specialist in dairy and education director for Missouri Dairy, I serve dairy producers statewide through on-farm assessments and learning events. My programming ranges from small group, like Women in Dairy or full farm benchmarking, to large events such as the statewide dairy expo and summer social. Hands-on learning courses are my favorite to teach, such as artificial insemination or udder dissection. Individually, I consult a number of herds on ruminant nutrition. It’s…
white woman with dark hair pulled back. She is standing outside with greenery, wearing a gray blazer with a red shirt underneath. Her arms are crossed in front of her.

Aug. 21, 2023

Get to Know Kim LeCompte

Get to know Kim Lecompte
A group of nine people pose together for a photo holding pink bags.

May 26, 2023

Q&A with Mary Sobba

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I am a field specialist in agricultural business based in Audrain County. There are many things to do every day, but the most important things are building and maintaining relationships with clients and co-workers. It is very important to help clients by answering questions and providing information that leads to better decisions and increased profits. My role is working with farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders, councils and co-workers. My work is focused on a variety of farm management and ag business topics. Recently, the emphasis has been on farm leases…