Stories
Sep. 22, 2023
CAFNR students gain industry involvement and knowledge through summer internships
Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.
Sep. 22, 2023
Norfleet selected as National FFA Officer Candidate
CAFNR Student Grant Norfleet will represent Missouri FFA at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 1-4.
Sep. 20, 2023
Two CAFNR Faculty Named as Curators’ Distinguished Professors
The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two CAFNR faculty members as Curators’ Distinguished Professors. The classification is the highest and most prestigious academic rank awarded by the Board of Curators.
Aug. 18, 2023
Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships
Seven Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
Aug. 17, 2023
Doing to learn: creating opportunities through the CAFNR experience
Incoming freshman Sam Tummons is ready to expand his horizons as a CAFNR student and Missouri State FFA President.
Aug. 17, 2023
Letting rural America shine
CAFNR Alumnus and new Executive Director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council Maria Kuhns is passionate about making rural Missouri a place to live, work, and thrive.
Aug. 4, 2023
Past and present CAFNR students learn and grow at the Missouri State Fair
Since 1901, the Missouri State Fair has been ‘Where Traditions Grow,’ and CAFNR students have also grown their skills and network at the yearly ‘ag family reunion’.
Aug. 2, 2023
More than Math: Financial Planning Academy 2023
Financial Planning Academy was held July 16-21 in partnership with Texas Tech University and the Charles Schwab Foundation. This collaboration between CAFNR and the Trulaske College of Business invited 17 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to explore careers in personal financial planning through teamwork and personal development. This camp prepares students to approach finances through their client’s personal lens, rather than just as a set of numbers. “In personal financial planning we talk about the person, their values and goals — their family,” said Andrew Zumwalt, associate teaching professor in the personal financial planning program. “So rather than serving a…
July 5, 2023
CAFNR Graduate Student Named One of First Remington R. Williams Award Winners
Rishabh Mahendra, a doctoral student in Agriculture and Applied Economics, was named one of the first seven recipients of the Remington R. Williams Award by the University of Missouri Board of Curators. In honor of Remington R. Williams, student representative to the UM Board of Curators from 2020 until his death in June 2022, the award recognizes exceptional student leaders who excel in and out of the classroom with the utmost integrity across the UM System. Recipients must display a positive impact on our institution, inspire growth and development of their fellow students in both academics and extracurricular activities,…
June 28, 2023
Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center Cultivates growth in Local Agribusinesses
Nearly one-third of Missouri's economy is tied to agriculture. Now, as part of a partnership that evolved from a statewide effort to help agricultural producers scale their businesses, the Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center (MAFFIC) has launched. The center draws on agricultural business development expertise at the University of Missouri and the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA).