Agriculture

May 9, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Maddy Meisel

Meisel will graduate with a degree in agriculture.
Two students on wrestling mats.

May 4, 2022

Success on and off the mat

Keegan O'Toole and Rocky Elam, NCAA Div. I Wrestling All-Americans, work hard to balance their sport and their studies.
The Designing and Delivering Educational/Leadership Programs course (AG_ED_LD 4340), has given students the chance to connect with industry partners and develop educational programs to aid those partners. The class, which includes a collaboration with the University of Illinois Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication program, pairs students from both universities with an outside stakeholder. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Mott.

May 2, 2022

Developing educational programs

AG_ED_LD 4340 course has given students the chance to connect with industry partners and develop educational programs.
Ellen Phillips, a senior by credits, has been incredibly involved during her time on campus. Phillips serves as the philanthropy chair for the Sigma Alpha sorority, the fundraising chair for the Swine Club and a member of the Conservation Leadership Corp. Phillips also serves as the vice president of communications for the CAFNR Ambassadors. Phillips is interested in pursuing a law degree after she earns her undergraduate degree in agriculture. Photo courtesy of Ellen Phillips.

Feb. 7, 2022

Finding the Perfect Fit

In high school, Ellen Phillips gained an appreciation for law and policy through the local YMCA’s youth and government program.
The agriculture degree program in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) allows students to create their own unique college experience. Students tailor a course of study to their interests, choosing concentration areas from CAFNR’s other degree programs. That opportunity was exactly what Chase Monte was looking for when he arrived at MU. Photo courtesy of Chase Monte.

Dec. 13, 2021

Building his own degree

Agriculture program allowed Chase Monte to combine his interest areas into one degree.

July 26, 2021

Q&A with Jill Scheidt

During a past Southwest Research Center Field Day, Jill educated high school students and producers on how to interpret and use a soil test. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?    I serve row crop and forage producers in Southwest Missouri by presenting research-based programs related to relevant topics in agriculture. I also do field site visits and client calls, all while collaborating with local partners to bring timely research to the community.  How long have you worked in this position?    Eight years in the current full-time position. In 2011, I did an internship with MU Extension in the Barton…

July 20, 2021

Q&A with Sam Polly

During the pandemic, Polly made California and national news with his family’s giant produce. Polly says through this process he was able to encourage people in his previous community to start gardening and find a small piece of comfort in an unstable world. What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri? I work as the Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinator. This entails working with various Extension Specialists to build the pesticide safety program, along with updating our manuals and resources. I also represent the state of Missouri in the American Association of Pesticide Safety…

June 29, 2021

Q&A with David Hoffman

What do you do in your current role with the University of Missouri?    I consult with livestock producers of all ages and all sizes of operations to provide unbiased, research-based information for their everyday questions or concerns that impact their business. This may be answering a single question, or providing continuous guidance to address a long-term issue.    How long have you worked in this position?    25 years  Livestock specialist David Hoffman viewing cattle during a farm visit (Photo provided by Hoffman). What is your favorite part about the work you do?    My favorite part of the work I…
Pat presenting.

June 22, 2021

Q&A with Pat Miller

Miller is an Agronomy Field Specialist with Agriculture and Environment Extension Program.
Strain senior spotlight

May 10, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Hannah Strain

Strain will graduate with a degree in agriculture.