Q&A
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…
May 12, 2023
Get to Know Carey Page
Page is the vineyard manager for Mizzou's Grape and Wine Institute
May 8, 2023
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Adaora Uti
Uti is a senior graduating in May with a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology
May 8, 2023
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kelly Gillespie
Gillespie is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.
May 8, 2023
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Danielle Rotert
Rotert is a senior graduating in May with a degree in environmental sciences
May 8, 2023
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kaylee Lewis
Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? Why did you choose to pursue a degree in biochemistry? As a young girl who grew up around the agriculture industry, I was exposed to the University of Missouri many times before I was able to call myself a Tiger! Crazily enough, Mizzou was the only college I applied to as it is exactly where I knew I wanted to go. CAFNR combines two of my favorite things: science and agriculture. So biochem was an easy choice for me! Biochem curriculum, faculty, and students have helped me to graduation…
May 8, 2023
CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Joey Naumann
Naumann is a senior graduating in May with a degree in agricultural systems technology.
April 21, 2023
CAFNR Advisor Spotlight: Mary Ann Gowdy
How rewarding is it to work with students in the plant science degrees program? Advising and mentoring is immensely rewarding because students begin their college experience as timid students unsure of themselves and graduate as confident energetic young professionals. How do you assist those students throughout their academic journey? I encourage them to take calculated risks and to accept unsuccessful events as learning experiences. I stress the importance of learning to accept responsibility for their actions and how important it is to ask for help when needed. My job as their advisor is to be honest with them and that…
April 13, 2023
Get to Know Kelly Wilson
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am the Associate Director for MU’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an assistant professor with the School of Natural Resources. I work closely with farmers, farm advisors, and farm groups to research and promote adoption of farming practices that are restorative to the environment and benefit people. I use participatory research approaches to conduct applied research that meets the felt-needs and challenges of farmers and others across the ag value chain. I work with all types of farmers, but one of my…
March 7, 2023
Get to Know Matt Fleming
Matt Fleming and his wife Kate plan an annual fun-filled trip to Disney World for their family. What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? As the CAFNR Coordinator of Facilities and Operations, I work closely with faculty and staff to ensure their spaces are best supporting the strategic plan of the College and the Education, Research and Extension mission of the University. In my role, I’m able to help plan long and short term on how CAFNR can best use its spaces both in Columbia and within the four Research, Extension and…