Stories
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Luke Eaton
During his freshman year, Luke Eaton decided to join the soil judging team on a whim. Eaton didn’t know it at the time, but that decision would open up a new world of opportunities – and help him find the perfect emphasis area to study. Eaton knew he was going to major in environmental sciences when he first came to the University of Missouri; he just wasn’t sure which of the four emphasis areas to choose. He started in atmospheric sciences, but switched to a soil emphasis after joining the judging team. “Rachel Owen was my soil judging coach and…
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Laura Valencia
Growing up in Columbia, Laura Valencia always loved the University of Missouri. She had a chance to officially become a Tiger when she transferred to Mizzou in 2018. As she heads toward graduation, Valencia said her time at MU has been incredible. “My favorite memories at Mizzou include all of the homecoming festivities over the years, the late nights studying at Ellis, getting coffee at Memorial Union, and attending the football and basketball games,” Valencia said. “I also really enjoyed going to the student center before the pandemic hit.” When Valencia graduates in May, she will earn a degree in…
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Maria Kemerling
Maria Kemerling began cheering in 2010 – and knew she was going to love being on the sidelines as a Mizzou cheerleader when she first stepped on the University of Missouri campus as a freshman in 2017. Now, as Kemerling heads toward graduation, she has numerous game-day experiences at Faurot Field and Mizzou Arena under her belt, as well as three trips to the National Cheerleaders Association’s (NCA) national competition. She has learned how to balance a demanding athletic schedule with her schoolwork as a student in animal sciences. “Mizzou Cheer has been a huge part of my college experience…
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Hannah Strain
Strain will graduate with a degree in agriculture.
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Dillon Linneman
Linneman will graduate with degrees in agricultural systems technology and agribusiness management.
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Emily Brune
Brune will graduate with a degree in agricultural education.
May 10, 2021
Senior Spotlight: Rhiannen Schneider
Schneider will graduate with a degree in agribusiness management.
May 5, 2021
Engaging Internationally
CAFNR International Programs team recently developed an International Engagement Program for graduate students.
May 4, 2021
CAFNR Leads Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City’s Annual Mizzou Showcase
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) was able to highlight its programs and initiatives during the virtual Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City’s annual Mizzou Showcase in April.
May 3, 2021
Greg Snellen Named Alumnus of the Year by CAFNR Alumni Association
Greg Snellen has been named the 2021 Alumnus of the Year by the CAFNR Alumni Association.