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Charting their path

Atmospheric Science at Mizzou celebrates 75th anniversary

Whether it’s a warm, sunny morning, ominous rumbles and dark skies signaling an approaching storm, or quiet snowflakes in winter, weather is an ever-changing companion that touches the lives of every person. Thinking about all the ways weather impacts our daily lives, it’s only fitting that a significant milestone gets its day in the sun as Atmospheric Science at Mizzou…

Get to Know Bhanu Telugu

Telugu is an associate professor in animal sciences

What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am an associate professor in the Division of Animal Science. I have a majority research appointment. Therefore, the majority of time and effort is devoted for research, which is to utilize genetic engineering tools to address critical priorities of agricultural and medicine. Specifically, from…

Get to Know Kim LeCompte

LeCompte is CAFNR's human resources liaison 

What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? As CAFNR’s HR professional, some of my key responsibilities include advising leaders and supervisors on workforce planning and design; assisting with recruiting and onboarding; consulting with employees and supervisors on career development and performance management; helping with conflict resolution and other employee relations matters; guiding…

Get to Know Carey Page

Page is the vineyard manager for Mizzou's Grape and Wine Institute

What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am the vineyard manager for the Grape and Wine Institute. I maintain the research vineyard at the South Farm here in Columbia. How long have you worked in CAFNR? I worked previously in Plant Sciences from 2008 to 2017, and returned in 2021. What…

CAFNR Alumni Association Proudly Presents Its Annual Awards

These awards recognize outstanding contributions or service to the CAFNR Alumni Association 

The CAFNR Alumni Association is thrilled to present its annual awards, which honor and celebrate exceptional contributions and service to the association. These awards highlight the dedication and commitment of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support and uplift the CAFNR community. Jeff Dalbey Dana Brown Haynes Service Award Jeff Dalbey, who works in sales at Ag-Power, Inc.…

‘Perfect Timing’

Hannah Twenter recounts her journey from student to instructor and advisor in Animal Sciences

Hannah Twenter originally applied to Mizzou as a freshman business major wanting to pursue real estate. However, her dad didn’t want her to leave her home state of Illinois for a business degree as she could earn that nearly anywhere. She was determined to pursue her education out-of-state, so her dad suggested animal sciences instead. Twenter says that was the…