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SEPTEMBER 2021

Features
Four CAFNR students were selected as recipients of the MU Award for Academic Distinction.
Wildlife biologists have studied mammal tracking patterns for years. A national study was launched to study wildlife throughout the United States. Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) provided data from the Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center (HARC). Photo courtesy of Summer LaRose.

Making a Difference

Shawn Poore joins CAFNR as Executive Director of Advancement Read more

Faculty & Staff
headshot of Alba Argerich

CAFNR Welcomes New Faculty
Our college introduces 12 faculty members this fall Read more
photo of Felix Fritschi

Solving Problems Through Research
Chung-Ho Lin is a research associate professor in forestry and lead scientist in charge of the bioremediation and natural products research program at the Center for Agroforestry Read more

Alumni Corner
Four CAFNR students were selected as recipients of the MU Award for Academic Distinction.
Humberto Castro Ag ’50, MS ’59 sits in his Brownsville, Texas, home. Castro helped introduce a grain sorghum hybrid plant to farmers all across Mexico and south Texas after completing his master’s degree from Mizzou.

Seeds of Change

CAFNR alumnus reflects on legacy of introducing hybrid plant to Mexico, creates endowed scholarship Read more
 
Four CAFNR students were selected as recipients of the MU Award for Academic Distinction.
The DeLine Community Research Site officially opened on Sept. 16 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

A New Partnership

DeLine Holdings, CAFNR partner to unveil community research site Read more
Truman at the 2021 golf tournament

CAFNR Tiger Classic Golf Tournament 2021
 

•Raised more than $30,000 in student scholarships

•A full roster of 36 teams, including alumni and industry partners

Student Spotlight
Caleb Grohmann, a PhD candidate in informatics and data science was selected as a FFAR Fellow.

Caleb Grohmann Selected for the Future Leaders for Food and Agriculture (FFAR) Fellowship
Caleb Grohmann, a PhD student in informatics and data science, was selected as a Future Leaders for Food and Agriculture (FFAR) Fellow Read more
Columns at the University of Missouri

Two Students Named George Washington Carver Fellows
Brittney Cade and Alexis Jones named George Washington Carver Fellows Read more
Four CAFNR students were selected as recipients of the MU Award for Academic Distinction.

Mark Your Calendar!

October 9: Homecoming 2021: A Reason to Roar! Join us outside the Ag Building to watch the parade with fellow CAFNR alumni at 9 a.m. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m.

October 13: Personal Financial Planning Happy Hour at Louie's Wine Dive in STL: Join us and get to know CAFNR faculty and staff.

November 20: CAFNR Alumni and Friends Tailgate, hosted by CAFNR Advancement. Join us outside Eckles Hall for a tailgate before the Florida game. Kickoff time is TBD - watch your email for more information!

February 26: CAFNR Unlimited will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, Mo.

Ways to Engage: Join, Give, Roar!

Join

•Join the Mizzou Alumni Association, or renew your membership today! (Use “UAH” as the appeal code for CAFNR Alumni Association, and “UNR” for the SNR Alumni Association.)


Give

•Contribute to CAFNR. Give now!


Roar

•Tell a friend, a corporate recruiter or your local legislator about the great things CAFNR does for students and Missouri farmers!
•Do you know a high school student who wants to be part of the CAFNR Experience? Refer them today!

Stay connected to CAFNR.

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Questions? Contact cafnralumni@missouri.edu

CAFNR Alumni Association

112 Eckles Hall, Columbia, Missouri

 

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