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April 17, 2024
Jeri Lou Zimmerman honored with 2024 Outstanding Staff Award
Zimmerman honored with Outstanding Staff Award at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence Awards.
April 17, 2024
Harpreet Kaur recieves Distinguished Dissertation Award at Celebration of Excellence
Harpreet Kaur has received the William R. Lamberson Distinguished Dissertation award. She completed her Ph.D. in Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences in 2023. Harpreet Kaur Portions of Kaur’s dissertation, “Drainage Water Management Practices Affect Water Quality, Soil Properties, and Crop Production,” have been submitted to 11 journal publications, and five of those have been published in reputable journals. Additionally, Kaur has presented her research to national and international groups. In addition to her Ph.D., Kaur completed an M.S. in statistics simultaneously, giving her a deeper understanding of statistical analysis of her findings. “I have been impressed by her academic achievements…
April 17, 2024
Mizzou Women in Natural Resources (WNR) receives Outstanding Student Organization as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Mizzou Women in Natural Resources (WNR) was named outstanding Student Organization at the 2024 Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held Tuesday, April 16.
April 17, 2024
Lauryn Robnett receives Outstanding Senior Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Robnett is an agribusiness management major.
April 17, 2024
Kathryn Wenger receives Outstanding Junior Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Wenger is a biochemistry major.
April 17, 2024
Harleigh Lewis received Outstanding Sophomore Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Lewis is an agricultural education major.
April 17, 2024
Charlie Lewis received Outstanding Freshman Award as part of 2024 Celebration of Excellence
Lewis is an environmental sciences major.
April 15, 2024
Q&A with Rudra Baral
What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?I am the regional agronomy specialist at the MU Extension. I serve Cole, Gasconade, Miller, Maries, Osage, and Pulaski counties. How long have you worked in this position?I have been in this role since September 2023 What is your favorite part about the work you do?One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is the direct impact I have on the local farming communities. I enjoy providing valuable information, innovative solutions, and support to farmers, helping them enhance their practices and overcome challenges. Additionally, the opportunity to…
April 12, 2024
New building at Mizzou’s Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm to support research, teaching and extension efforts in mid-Missouri
A new building at the University of Missouri’s Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Farm (HARF) in New Franklin will upgrade the ability of the farm to host educational and outreach events, and support the local community, including producers and landowners.
April 12, 2024
CAFNR Grants Office & CAFNR IT Pro Recognized as Drivers to Distinction
CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert, along with Shibu Jose, associate dean, recognized five individuals in the CAFNR Grants Office and Christian Wahl, system support analyst specialist, as Drivers to Distinction. Each Driver to Distinction received a trophy during the CAFNR faculty and staff meeting April 10, 2024. The awards were given in honor of their work supporting faculty and staff. The CAFNR Grants Office recipients were: Monica Flynn, senior grant writer Angie Hake, lead grant writer Sheryl Koenig, grant project manager David Lankitus, senior grant writer Jeri Lou Zimmerman, director The CAFNR Grants Office staff were given…