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Alumni Awards crowd view

May 6, 2025

CAFNR Alumni Association recognizes alumni, friends with annual awards

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association and the college. These awards highlight the dedication and commitment of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources community. View event photos Honorary Membership Kyle Aubuchon Kyle Aubuchon, Chief of Staff to Missouri Sen. Jason Bean, has been named the 2025 Honorary Member of CAFNR’s Alumni Association for his support of the college.   Aubuchon has dedicated his career to public service as a team…

Alivia Beanland smiling.

April 30, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Alivia Beanland

Beanland is a senior graduating in May with a degree in agricultural education.

Kathryn Wegner smiling.

April 30, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Kathryn Wenger

Wenger is a senior graduating in May with a biochemistry degree.

cow in a field

April 30, 2025

CAFNR center receives Program of Distinction designation, joins 12 others in the college

The National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics (NCARG) is joining the ranks of MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ (CAFNR) Programs of Distinction, a designation that points to programs that help define CAFNR’s impact on Missouri’s agricultural and natural resources economies and provide understanding for how CAFNR is addressing the challenges presented in our state.

small, green, leafy plants are growing in a black tray under a grow light

April 30, 2025

Mizzou’s Interdisciplinary Plant Group to host 41st annual symposium:  ‘Root Biology VI’

The Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG) at Mizzou will host its 41st annual symposium on the topic of “Root Biology VI” May 20-23.

Mary Margaret Garrett posing.

April 30, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Mary Margaret Garrett

Garrett is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.

April 30, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Isaac Rhode

Rhode is a senior graduating in May with a degree in agriculture.

Tristan Smith posing.

April 29, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Tristan Smith

Smith is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.

Kate Peterson posing.

April 29, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Kate Peterson

Peterson is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.

Marta Cunningham smiling.

April 29, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Marta Cunningham

Cunningham is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.