The future of symphonic music is being composed every day in the University of Missouri Music Composition Department. On Sunday, Dec. 2, the New Music Ensemble performed at Whitmore Recital Hall on Mizzou’s campus. The event was co-sponsored by the…
Month: December 2018
CAFNR showcases study abroad opportunities during International Education Week
The decision to study abroad can be a stressful one for many students. There are a variety of factors that go into the decision including costs, safety of locations and quality of programs. The CAFNR Study Abroad office works to…
Study abroad director creates connections at home and abroad
Finding a home away from home can be difficult, but for Shanon Dickerson, traveling abroad is as comfortable as working in her office in 2-64 of the Agriculture Building on the MU campus. Dickerson describes her primary role as…
Floral design program is blooming with success
Sowing seeds for a successful program, Lesleighan Cravens is working to make huge strides for the floral program at the University of Missouri. “This program is all encompassing for the floral industry, you can really get a lot out of…
Advances in agriculture technology provide opportunities for unmatched success
In 1940, farmers could work all year long and only manage to feed 19 people. Today, thanks in great part to technological advances, one farmer alone feeds 155 individuals. Today’s technology is different from that of even just a few…
Years as ag teacher provide good preparation for move to state legislature
After buying a pickup truck at 17 percent interest and being let go from his job at a NAPA Auto Parts store due to the farm crisis of the 1980s, Representative Rusty Black decided to follow the path he should…
Urban agriculture bridges the gap between consumer and producer
A simple compost project at the University of Missouri grew into 1.3 acres of urban farm land, 17,000 pounds of food donated to families in need last year , and a community connectedness to agriculture through education, outreach and volunteerism.…
CP editorial: Girl, put down your phone and pick up a book
As the leaves begin to change, it is a time for cozying up next to the fire with a book in one hand and pumpkin spice latte in the other. However, most of us don’t sit by the fire to…
CP editorial: A farmer is a jack of all trades, but not without a foundation of education
To be successful in the agriculture industry, which, as former President Teddy Roosevelt said is “the basis of civilization,” you must have a vast understanding of the functions of your farming or ranching operation. One way you can ensure this…
Transition time for farmers and farmers markets
From sunshine to flurries, winter is marked by several transitions. Whether you are a student, professor, or alum, winter is a time to bundle up and brave the elements. For the Stanton Brothers, however, this new season is nothing but…
Annual farm forum provides venue for discussing views on hot topics
MU Collegiate Farm Forum takes place in the late fall of every year, and brings together a panel of individuals from many sectors of the agriculturel industry to discuss prominent topics. The 2018 Farm Forum, with a theme of ‘Peeling…
Opening day of rifle season is a time to enjoy traditions while controlling deer population
On the second Saturday of November, gunfire can be heard across the once peaceful, quiet countryside. For those who hadn’t been paying attention, they realize that Saturday is the opening weekend of deer season. For many Missourians, the season is…
Owensville florist brings beauty to life events for 28 years
As tough and strong as a flamingo lily, as happy as a sunflower, and just as an alstroemeria adds just what you need to make a floral arrangement spectacular, Judy Morris brings just the right thing to the Owensville community.…
CP editorial: Patchwork of CAFO regulations harm rural communities
When it rained, janitors strategically placed trash cans in the hallways to catch the runoff that slipped through the holes in the ceiling of my high school. Transparent layers of cellophane lined gaps in the ceiling tiles to funnel rainwater…
Life comes full circle for Alpha Gamma Rho’s Ms. Mac
Behind the fall welcome sign, walls are decorated with serene farm scenes and paintings that remind her of home. Pausing to view the gray barn framed by wild flowers painted by her sister, Arlene McCollum feels right at home in…
Mizzou floral design student organization hosts artist-in-residence
Laura Parker spoke with students and florists about how flowers can impact lives during her presentation at the University of Missouri on Nov. 7. The Mizzou Student American Institute of Floral Design hosted artist-in-residence Laura Parker. The event, which was…
Boone County’s first volunteer fire fighter continues to provide leadership
“Boone County, this is Investigator 65,” said John Wilke as he keyed up the portable radio. Now a 52-year member of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Wilke has been a member of the department since before it was a…
Wreath-laying ceremony recognizes those from MU community who have served
Students, faculty, community members and veterans gathered at Memorial Union on the University of Missouri campus to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Beginning promptly at noon on Nov. 9, several members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program…
Lifelong dedication to agricultural education leaves lasting impact
The determination and grit it takes to complete a marathon have also led to great success as a teacher for one Eldon, Missouri, FFA adviser. “When you talk about somebody who is not only a runner, because he runs all…
Parker helps floral businesses bloom where they’re planted
Laura Parker’s love for the floriculture industry began when she was just 5 years old. She was an active member of her church, and she would take apart large arrangements the church received to remake them into smaller arrangements with…
Elk hunting may become a reality in Missouri by 2020
Just 10 years ago, few people in Missouri could imagine the sound of an elk bull bugling outside of their home. According to Brandon Butler, executive director and editor for the Conservation Federation of Missouri, elk were reintroduced to Missouri…
Convoy of Hope founder devotes his life to helping those less fortunate
What are you doing to help the poor? This was the question that sparked the creation of Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization centered around providing humanitarian relief that has helped over 115 different countries across the globe. Hal Donaldson,…
Commencement signifies a time of transition for CAFNR grads
Change and transition are typical for future College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources graduate Allison Stiens. She grew up in Maryville, Missouri, and traded one college town for another as she pursued a degree in agribusiness management in Columbia,…
Belle craft show provides opportunity to support local youth
Trucks, SUVs and trailers brought dozens of vendors to the Belle FFA Craft Show as the sun rose on a brisk morning in early November. Necklaces, keychains and quilts lined the walls and filled tables. All items were sold to…
CP editorial: Youth organizations should work together, focus on synergy
I believe in the ability of 4-H and FFA to encourage young people to use their hands, heads, hearts, and health to improve the future of agriculture. I believe in their ability to affect millions of young lives because they…
Kinder Institute events provide safe space for political discussions
In a divided America, people are continuously searching for common ground and the Kinder Institute is trying to help. The Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy specializes in politics. Located in Jesse Hall, room 410, the Kinder Institute is a center…
CP editorial: University should continue close scrutiny of Greek life
The University of Missouri Interfraternity Council states that its values are brotherhood, leadership, scholarship, and service, but these values are being overshadowed by the continued accusations of hazing and violations of alcohol policies. As a member of a Panhellenic organization…
Land improvement and conservation go hand-in-hand for Montgomery City contractor
Mont Gilbert’s passion for land conservation started when he was a young boy, working with his father on their family farm back in 1953. Currently, he owns his own excavating company while holding the title of the LICA (Land Improvement…
Trump administration moves to make E15 available year-round
The Environmental Protection Agency is starting a rule making process to allow the sale of E15 year-round. Currently, E15 (a blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline) is banned during the summer months. The original ban was based…
New program seeks to improve legislator understanding of science behind many policy issues
A new program called Missouri Science and Technology (MOST) Policy Fellowship will assist in providing answers to science-related policy questions at the Missouri State Capitol. Although MOST’s ultimate goal is to place a fellow in Missouri state government to inform…
New CAFNR dean motivated by passion to serve and desire to put goals into action
If you take a look around CAFNR Dean Christopher Daubert’s office, you’ll notice the organized chaos of work, a living example of the quote, “It’s not about what you say, but what you do.” He enjoys putting goals into action…
CP editorial: Don’t let apathy end the world as we know it
Our rapidly growing population has brought the planet to a crisis point. We must be conscious of our impact on the environment. While many people understand the importance of respecting the planet, few of us feel empowered to make any…
State took unusual measures to fight 2018 drought in north Missouri
The grass was short, the ponds were dry and cattle prices were low as northwest Missouri farmers scrambled for resources during the 2018 drought. Farmers entered the year behind on rainfall after a dry spring. The region also faced…
CP editorial: Confusion about labels hurts farmers and consumers
Imagine you are standing in the produce section of your favorite grocery store. You are looking at two varieties of crisp, tart and vibrant Granny Smith apples. The two you are debating about are the organic Granny Smiths and the…
Embree strives to support students as they search for the perfect path
Alex Embree radiates passion when she discusses her job as the Senior Student Service Coordinator within the College of Human and Environmental Science at the University of Missouri. “Your college years are such a time of growth and discovery,” Embree…
Alternative agriculture businesses are “popping up” nationwide
Agriculture has always been in Gavin Spoor’s blood. As a first-generation farmer and student at the University of Missouri, Spoor was looking to create an operation outside of the traditional realm of field crops and livestock. Eventually, he found his…
MDA director Chinn shares insights on Missouri agriculture with Columbia business group
Business leaders from the Columbia area gathered on Monday, Oct. 29, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. to hear from Chris Chinn, director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Chinn shared her thoughts about many challenges currently facing the agricultural industry…
Swaim puts heart and soul into making campus a better place for everyone
“The students refer to me as their campus mom,” said Carol Swaim, the administrative assistant for the agricultural education and leadership program. “My door is always open so they can feel comfortable to talk.” Swaim has been a University of…
Little American Royal provides participants break from campus routine
Trowbridge Livestock Center on the University of Missouri campus was busier than ever in the week leading up to the Little American Royal. Commotion spread throughout the facility as participants fed, bathed and watered their animals to prepare for the…