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Meet the Spring 2010 staff

	Monica Everett My name is Monica Everett and I am from Kansas City, Mo.  This is my first year on campus and my first semester as an Agricultural Journalism major.  I plan to minor in Rural Sociology and complete the Environmental Studies certificate. As a transfer from the Journalism School, I am excited for the opportunity to learn more about CAFNR as I write stories for Corner Post.
	Carah Hart Hello! My name is Carah Hart and I am a sophomore Agricultural Journalism major with an emphasis in radio broadcast. This is my second semester writing for the online publication, CAFNR Corner Post. I enjoy providing readers with many interesting multimedia and print pieces along with learning new things about the agricultural industry.
	Nicholas Jain Whether it's pulled pork barbecue in southeast Missouri or octopus on the island of Santorini in Greece, I love cooking, tasting, eating, and enjoying food. I am a sophomore Agricultural Journalism student focusing in Food and Wine.  When I'm not cooking or eating, I love to follow culinary trends and keep up with what is new in food, including exploring the process of food production and the ethical issues surrounding it. Currently, I am interested in how locally produced and organic foods fit into our food system and how they effect the taste and tenderness of food.
	John McLaughlin My name is John L. McLaughlin, and I am a transfer student from Penn Valley Community College, in Kansas City, Mo., where I have completed an Associate in Arts degree. This is my second semester here at the University of Missouri, and I am looking forward to getting started on the completion of a B.S. from CAFNR. During this semester I will be starting my major in Agricultural Journalism with the Conservation/Environmental Studies track and a minor in Spanish.
	Joe Pecoraro When hearing that I am an agricultural journalism major, you might imagine that I come from a rural part of Missouri or Illinois. You could possibly think that maybe agriculture is in my family. Turns out this couldn’t be further from the truth. I actually hail from a fairly large town known as Arlington Heights, Ill. It is a large suburb about 45 minutes northwest of Chicago. As a town filled with concrete and development, very few people seem to have an interest in sustainability or the environment. And as much as I love them, I would say that goes double for my family.
	Lauren Studer M-I-Z-Z-O-U, the crowd can be heard far from the stadium screaming the letters, rooting on the University of Missouri football team. Rain or shine, freezing cold or blazing hot, I was there cheering on the team. For 18 years of my life, I lived on a small farm outside a small town in northeast Missouri. But, I also have a strong desire to know more about the rest of the world. And that is what led me to Mizzou.
	Kristy Tiesing My name is Kristy Tiesing, and I am a sophomore agricultural journalism student. This will be my third semester writing for CAFNR Corner Post. My hometown is St. Charles, Mo. While in high school, I was active in both cheerleading and soccer. I also enjoy hunting, riding horses, reading and being outdoors. As I have moved on to college, I have left many of those activities behind. I am now involved in various activities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
	Sarah Woodhurst I am Sarah Woodhurst, the 18-year-old daughter of Brian and Delores Woodhurst of Perry, Mo. Perry is a small town of 668 people about an hour and a half from Columbia. I have two younger sisters, Rachel, who is currently a high school junior, and Kaitlyn, who is in elementary school. In high school, I was very active in many organizations, especially FFA. I gained a lot of experience and knowledge through contest team competitions. My experiences through FFA were what directed me toward the agricultural journalism program, and participation on the Ag Sales Team is what motivated me to focus on the marketing track.

 

Week of January 25, 2010

Learn how to become an entrepreneur at MU Startups meeting Jan. 28 by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Jan. 27, 2010 If you are interested in learning about entrepreneurship, great networking opportunities and free pizza, then mark your calendar for the Student Entrepreneurship Resource Forum hosted by MU Startups at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. The meeting will take place in 115 Cornell Hall.