A brighter, bolder future for Missouri

We'll Show You How.

From 1870 To Now

As Missouri’s land-grant college for a healthy world, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) builds on a transformative legacy of solutions for healthy agriculture, natural resources, food systems, economies and communities — statewide, nationwide and around the globe.

Cultivate a healthy world

Building better communities

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Transformational academics

CAFNR’s degree programs prepare students for a complex, interconnected world. From the environment, food systems, economies, health and people, our programs give you the foundation to make purposeful contributions to society.

Tessa Jennings in biochemistry lab

Innovative research

We are proud to serve as Missouri’s land-grant university, sharing our research and discoveries with people across our state and around the world.

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Empowering Missourians

CAFNR brings the latest research and knowledge directly to you and your community so that together we can solve critical problems and improve lives.

CAFNR At A Glance

55+

degree programs, minors and certificates

97%

of graduates report a successful career outcome

$88 MILLION+

CAFNR is a campus leader in research expenditures

Accelerate the Drive

Building a Brighter Future

Christopher R. Daubert

Vice Chancellor and Dean

“CAFNR's land-grant mission — preparing students, discovering knowledge and extending solutions to communities across the state — has never mattered more. Together, we don't just plan a brighter future. We build it.”

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Dean Daubert

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