Stories

a group of six crystal awards sitting on a black tablecloth

Nov. 3, 2023

A night of honors: CAFNR celebrates distinguished alumni

2023 Column Awards recognize six exceptional CAFNR alumni.
A woman and Truman the Tiger standing in front of the Mizzou football bus.

Oct. 30, 2023

Telling the soy story

CAFNR alumnus is passionate about being a voice for the agriculture industry through telling Missouri soybean farmers’ stories.
Susan L. Combs poses for a portrait.

Oct. 13, 2023

Executive-in-Residence Susan L. Combs, President and CEO of Combs & Company, emphasizes the importance of mentorship and seizing opportunities

Susan L. Combs, B.S. Hospitality Management ’01, inspired students with her keynote speech about her career and her book “Pancakes for Roger.”
Students talking to an employee at the Career Fair.

Sep. 22, 2023

CAFNR students gain industry involvement and knowledge through summer internships

Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.

Sep. 22, 2023

Norfleet selected as National FFA Officer Candidate

CAFNR Student Grant Norfleet will represent Missouri FFA at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 1-4.
Portrait collage of Pat Westhoff and Blake Meyers

Sep. 20, 2023

Two CAFNR Faculty Named as Curators’ Distinguished Professors

The University of Missouri Board of Curators recently named two CAFNR faculty members as Curators’ Distinguished Professors. The classification is the highest and most prestigious academic rank awarded by the Board of Curators.
AFA logo; blue and green slender lettering

Aug. 18, 2023

Mizzou Students Awarded Agriculture Future of America Scholarships

Seven Mizzou students were selected to receive Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarships. AFA’s mission is to “build bridges for young leaders, fostering engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.”
Sam Tummons represented the Missouri FFA Association at the Missouri State Fair. Tummons was joined by fellow MU students (from left to right: Zoe Engelbrecht, Elsie Kigar, and Anna Eitel) representing other youth programs. Photo by Genevieve Howard.

Aug. 17, 2023

Doing to learn: creating opportunities through the CAFNR experience

Incoming freshman Sam Tummons is ready to expand his horizons as a CAFNR student and Missouri State FFA President.

Aug. 17, 2023

Letting rural America shine

CAFNR Alumnus and new Executive Director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council Maria Kuhns is passionate about making rural Missouri a place to live, work, and thrive.

Aug. 4, 2023

Past and present CAFNR students learn and grow at the Missouri State Fair

Since 1901, the Missouri State Fair has been ‘Where Traditions Grow,’ and CAFNR students have also grown their skills and network at the yearly ‘ag family reunion’.