Stories

Tony Anderson in front of a wall of photos take on Three Story Coffee direct trade trips.

May 15, 2025

Plant sciences alum charts unique and global career path as owner of Three Story Coffee

Tony Anderson (B.S. Plant Sciences ’96) turned his love for plants into a love for direct trade on his journey to becoming owner of Three Story Coffee in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Mizzou Forward graphic.

May 15, 2025

14 CAFNR students awarded Mizzou Forward Undergraduate Research Training Grants

Fourteen CAFNR students have been awarded Mizzou Foward Undergraduate Research Training Grants. The purpose of these fellowships is to financially support undergraduate students who are serious about pursuing a graduate education in STEM and NSF-funded fields in order to enhance their opportunity to be admitted into the graduate school of their choice.

Logan and Abby Korff smiling.

May 14, 2025

Back to the Farm – Q&A with Logan Korff

Logan Korff (B.S. Agricultural Systems Management '20) and his wife Abby (Bertz) Korff (B.S. Agribusiness Management '20) graduated from Mizzou and returned to the farm.

A group of students standing on the steps of Jesse Hall.

May 14, 2025

Catch Up with CAFNR – May 2025

Catch Up with CAFNR, May 2025: A photo gallery of CAFNR happenings!

4-D printed foods

May 13, 2025

A recipe for change: Mizzou team prints meals with a twist

4D printed foods can change color over time depending on the pH value of proteins used, making them more or less appealing to the consumer. A team of College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ food scientists at Mizzou are pioneering the use of 4D food printing technology to revolutionize how meals are made for people with dysphagia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Their work aims to improve nutrition and safety while making pureed foods more visually appealing and appetizing. Up to one-third of older adults may experience dysphasia; it is especially common in those who have experienced a…

Ruth Williamson in the lab.

May 13, 2025

Plant sciences student presents innovative research at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Ruth Williamson, a senior in plant sciences (breeding, biology and biotechnology emphasis) presented her research on the benefits of being outside on human health.

A group of students standing on the steps of Jesse Hall.

May 13, 2025

Mizzou Meteorology Club helps Mizzou achieve StormReady designation from the National Weather Service

The University of Missouri has earned a StormReady designation from the National Weather Service. The recognition is awarded to communities and institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to severe weather preparedness and communication.

Daniel Credeur and two small children

May 13, 2025

Get to Know Daniel Credeur

What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources?I serve as an associate teaching professor in the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences and as a CAFNR AI Fellow. My responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in nutrition and exercise physiology, mentoring students and supporting faculty efforts to responsibly integrate AI into teaching and research. I also participate in curriculum design, service activities and research projects that focus on increasing physical activity in and outside the classroom. How long have you worked in CAFNR?I joined CAFNR in Fall 2021 and have been grateful for…

May 9, 2025

Spring 2025 CAFNR Senior Spotlight

Celebrating our graduates!

Six people posing.

May 8, 2025

Seven CAFNR staff members honored with Driver to Distinction Award

CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized seven CAFNR staff members with the CAFNR Driver to Distinction award at the faculty and staff meeting on April 29, 2025.