Agriculture

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.

Mason Ward in front of Memorial Union.

Dec. 21, 2020

Q&A With Mason Ward

Why did you decide to come to the University of Missouri and major in agriculture? What do you enjoy about the program itself? The field of study? Initially, agriculture was not my intended major, but I am glad that I ended up here! After touring Mizzou and meeting with the agricultural education faculty, I was sold. The professors genuinely cared about my well-being and career goal as an agriculture teacher. However, life had something else planned for me. Being a highly indecisive person, I decided that agricultural education was not for me and I ended up going through two major…