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white woman in a black ball cap stands in front of a combine in a bean field, while two men behind her look at the header

April 22, 2022

Q&A with Denice Ferguson

Agricultural business field specialist Denice Ferguson supports programming across four counties.
The Italy study abroad program gives students an opportunity to identify key principles of sustainable food systems and potential paths to enhancing food security at multiple scales. Ellen Phillips, a senior majoring in agriculture, participated in the Italy program. Photo courtesy of Ellen Phillips.

April 21, 2022

Educational opportunities on a global stage

CAFNR students spent spring break in Italy and Holland for study abroad opportunities.
Kerry Clark smiling.

April 21, 2022

Kerry Clark Receives Missouri International Student Council International Recognition Award

Kerry Clark, director of CAFNR International Programs, was selected as the recipient of the Missouri International Student Council (MISC) International Recognition Award.
Charles Nilon

April 20, 2022

Charlie Nilon Receives Sustainability Science Award

Charlie Nilon, William J. Rucker Professor in the School of Natural Resources, received the Sustainability Science Award from the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
Scott Peck posing.

April 20, 2022

Scott Peck Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Scott Peck, professor of biochemistry and member of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG), received the 2022 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty during CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence ceremony held April 19.
Greg Rotert

April 20, 2022

Greg Rotert Honored with Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Greg Rotert, support systems administrator, has received the Fredrick B. Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff. The award was given as part of the college's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held April 19.
Portrait of Michelle Brooks

April 20, 2022

Michelle Brooks Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff at 2022 Celebration of Excellence

She has spent more than 20 years in CAFNR, keeping the greenhouse structures up to date through her keen technical knowledge.
Felix Fritschi

April 20, 2022

Felix Fritschi Receives Roger L. Mitchell Fellow Award as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

The award honors Roger L. Mitchell, a former dean of the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, by recognizing those who elevate the College through collaboration and innovative thinking.
Portrait of Wes Warren

April 20, 2022

Wes Warren Recognized with Distinguished Research Award at 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Warren is a professor in the Division of Animal Sciences.
Portrait of Michelle Segovia

April 20, 2022

Michelle Segovia Honored with Early Investigator Research Award as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence

Segovia’s research is focused on the economics of food consumption and health.