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TaylorAnn Washburn smiling.

April 28, 2025

Q&A with TaylorAnn Washburn

TaylorAnn Washburn is a program director in the Division of Applied Social Sciences.

A group of students pose with certificates.

April 25, 2025

Mizzou Meat Judging Team earns awards at Southeastern Intercollegiate Meats Judging contest

The Mizzou Meat Judging team rounded out their spring semester judging at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Meats Judging contest.

Grant Norfleet smiling.

April 25, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Grant Norfleet

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

Laci Fuhlage posing in Italy.

April 22, 2025

Agricultural Education major explores global agriculture through Gilman Scholarship

Laci Fuhlage, senior agricultural education – communications and leadership major from Fayette, Missouri, studied abroad in Italy over winter break.

Ben Brown portrait

April 17, 2025

Ben Brown honored with 2025 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award

Ben Brown, senior research associate and extension specialist, Division of Applied Social Sciences, has received the 2025 J.W. Burch State Specialist Agricultural Extension Award. Brown was honored at CAFNR's annual awards ceremony, Celebration of Excellence, on Thursday, April 17.

Annabelle at ceremony.

April 17, 2025

Annabelle Carlisle received Outstanding Freshman Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Carlisle is an agricultural education major.

April 17, 2025

Bailey Schneider received Outstanding Sophomore Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Schneider is an agricultural education major.

A group of students posing.

April 17, 2025

The University of Missouri Financial Planning Association (MU FPA) receives Outstanding Student Organization as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

CAFNR's annual awards ceremony was held Thursday, April 17.

Hendrickson smiling.

April 17, 2025

Mary Hendrickson receives the Distinguished Research Award as part of 2025 Celebration of Excellence

Mary Hendrickson, professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences, has been presented with the CAFNR Distinguished Research Award for her internationally recognized scholarship on food systems. Her research addresses corporate concentration in agriculture, local and alternative food systems and the pursuit of resilient, equitable food networks. A prolific scholar, she has over 70 publications, more than 3,000 citations and has secured over $20 million in research funding as PI or Co-PI. Mary Hendrickson Hendrickson’s interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, economics, ecology and law, with findings cited globally, including in United Nations reports. She has presented across five continents, testified before…

Dr. Mott and VanHouden pose for a photo with his poster.

March 31, 2025

Agricultural Education student presents at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Jaron VanHouden, senior in agricultural education, teacher certification, presented his research on student teachers finding community in their programs.