Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Archer Daniels Midland Company, Michael D’Ambrose, addresses the crowd during the $1 million gift announcement Oct. 26, at MU’s Student Center.

developing communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

The new space will be beneficial for students working on senior capstone projects, which are required by MU as part of graduation requirements. These projects are designed and created by students with the aid of faculty. They focus on problem-based learning and are derived from real-world challenges in the industry.

“As the global population continues to grow, the world is looking toward agriculture to create viable, sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing needs – like an abundant

food supply and advanced renewable fuels,” said Michael D’Ambrose, ADM Senior Vice President for Human Resources. “To help our industry meet this challenge, ADM is pleased to invest in the University of Missouri. The ADM Center for Agricultural Development at the University of Missouri will help to develop the next generation of industry leaders.”

Officials expect the ADM Center for Agricultural Development, which will be located in renovated laboratory space in the Agricultural Engineering Building, will be open by the spring of 2014.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), one of the world’s leading agricultural processors, has given our College a gift of $1 million to support a dedicated laboratory space designed specifically for student experiential learning.

The ADM Center for Agricultural Development will provide space for valuable student-faculty interactions, enhanced student team learning and capstone design projects.

“We’re proud of our partnership with ADM and the investment they are making in CAFNR and our students,” said Tom Payne, Vice Chancellor and Dean. “This gift will enhance opportunities for experiential learning in the classroom and collaborative research. It also will provide dedicated space for capstone projects and competitive student teams. The space will help ensure that our students are well trained to move into the industry and make significant contributions upon graduation.”

One example of a student project that will benefit from the ADM gift is Torq-N-Tigers, a club that designs and builds a quarter-scale tractor to participate in the American Society of Agricultural Engineers’ national design and tractor-pull competition. The club gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience while

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ADM Gives $1 Million for Student Learning

Orion Samuelson, nationally known agribusiness broadcaster from Chicago, gave the inaugural Litton Lecture on Oct. 15. The lecture series is named for Missouri native son, Jerry Litton, who was an alumnus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and tragically died in an aircraft accident in 1976 just after winning a Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate.

Samuelson and Litton crossed paths during their careers. “The first time I interviewed Jerry was when he was a national FFA officer,” Samuelson said. “I was truly impressed. That admiration grew as I interviewed him several times after he was elected to Congress. I really felt he was presidential material and his untimely death was a tragedy and loss for America.” Throughout a radio career that has spanned more than five decades, Samuelson said he never met anyone else with Litton’s magnetism.

The lecture series is part of the Jerry Litton Fund for Agricultural Leadership, which was endowed in 2010 by the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation. The foundation supports agricultural, educational and athletic activities in memory of the Jerry Litton family.

The Jerry Litton Fund for Agricultural Leadership will have several components: the Litton Lectureship will bring interesting speakers to campus, the Litton Fellowship will support faculty entrepreneurial activities, the Litton Scholarship will encourage top students to develop their leadership potential, and the Litton Agricultural Leadership Fellowship will help students to gain farm policymaking experience.

Our CAFNR is an excellent College and an amazing place. Not only are our students high achievers, our talented teaching, research and extension

faculty and staff continue to work together to raise CAFNR to new heights of discovery and education. One of the year’s highlights was a major gift from Archer Daniels Midland supporting student experiential learning. Nationally, we celebrated 150 years of the land-grant university,

established through the Morrill Act signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Your CAFNR was started a bit

after that in 1870. And because CAFNR was one of the earliest colleges at MU, we celebrated yet another anniversary in 2012 – 90 years of Agricultural Journalism! Also this year, agricultural news giant, Orion Samuelson, delivered the inaugural Litton Lecture, named for one of Missouri’s favorite sons, Jerry Litton.

Thank you all for your trust in our commitment toward a great CAFNR future. We will keep making you proud.

Cheers,

Greetings from the Dean

The Plant Sciences Division accomplished an important renovation to a classroom lab located adjacent to Tiger Garden, CAFNR’s full-service, student-operated floral shop, in the Agriculture Building this summer. The lab will now function as dedicated space for the very popular floral design class as well as give some much needed breathing room to Tiger Garden, as the shop’s services and business have grown over the years.

Tiger Garden Blooms

The importance of the work done by the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) cannot be understated regarding the economic health of our nation. Patrick Westhoff, Director of FAPRI, works with talented market and policy experts to determine the future impacts of agricultural policy on producers and ordinary citizens.

Currently, monies are being raised to fund the Womack Fund for Excellence in Agricultural Policy so FAPRI will have a secure source of funds not dependent upon the whims of Congress. This fund also honors the long service of former FAPRI director Abner Womack, whose name has been synonymous with agricultural policy research. Following is Pat’s update on farm bill and commodity price issues.

What have been some of the issues FAPRI has analyzed in 2012?PW: As Congress has worked on the

farm bill, they’ve asked us what different proposals might mean for farmers, consumers and taxpayers.

Can we expect farm commodity prices to stay high?PW: It’s often said that the best

cure for high prices is high prices. When farm commodity prices rise, farmers try to expand production, and users of U.S. products try to reduce consumption or find cheaper alternatives. The weather will, of course, be key. Just returning to average growing conditions in 2013 would result in a large increase in production that would be likely to cause sharply lower prices than we saw in 2012.

What’s been holding up the farm bill?PW: Any major legislation can be

difficult to pass in a presidential election year. Throw in major disagreements about nutrition programs, regional differences on farm commodity programs and major budget issues like the “fiscal cliff,” and it shouldn’t be surprising that the farm bill did not get done before the election.

FAPRI Works on Farm Bill

Inaugural Litton Lecture welcomes Orion Samuelson

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At the lecture, the first group of 15 Litton Leadership Scholars was recognized: • Daniel Bonacker, Cedar Hill• Breanne Brammer, Gallatin• Clarissa Brown, Troy• Monica Campen, Canton• Aubrey Ellison, Mount Vernon• Kaitlin Flick, Pleasant Hill• Jenny Gann, St. Joseph• Maggie Hardwick, Salisbury• Cody Jones, Fulton• Courtney Leeper, Trenton• Kelsie Lovelace, Palmyra• Natoshia Minor, Butler• Kevin Reininger, Flint Hill• Kent Shikles, Russellville• Shannon Yokley, Jefferson City

Each year, deserving CAFNR students are selected to become part of a yearlong leadership development experience that will challenge them to lead while on campus and in their future career fields.

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Dr. and Mrs. V. James Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. William L. Riggins Dr. Joseph and Judy E. Roetheli Lewis and Martha Rone Mr. Jim Russell and the Honorable

Mary Rhodes Russell Ken and Sharon Schneeberger Drs. Michael and Angela Siemens Mrs. Beatrice Smith James and Vickie Spain Paul W. Steele Bill and Lola Stringer George and Jan Tucker Ed and Lois Turner Dr. Lanette Vaughn Dr. and Mrs. C. Randal Vessell Albert R. Vogt, Ph.D. Kenneth F. Von Roenn, Jr. Rosemary A. Ward and Donald L. Ward Jeffrey and Amy Wasson George P. Wilson Abner Womack, Ph.D. and

Sandra D. Womack** Dr. Richard S. Zack, Jr.

Annual James R. Ahrenholz, Ph.D. Richard L. Ash, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ted H. Barr Mr. and Mrs. Charley Beck Doug and Sarah Bibens Mr. Larry E. Biles * Dr. Brad Bolon and Mrs. Janine Dalziel-Bolon James and Carolyn Brandle* David Braun, Ph.D.* Frederick Breimyer* Steven and Rhonda Brown* Mrs. Louise Bullock

Ambassador Douglas T. Allen Rex and Mary Campbell** Miss Hortense Greenley Mr. and Mrs. David E. Gust Mr. and Mrs. David W. Gust Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Lembke Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Lennon Mr. Bruce J. Loewenberg Mr. Alvin E. (Al) and

Mary Agnes McQuinn Lowell Miller, Ph.D.**

Diplomat Diane Creed Ann King Dickinson

Very Distinguished Fellow Dr. and Mrs. Gary L. Allee Charles R. and Ina R. Brazeale Rex and Barbara Clevenger Carl E. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Parr Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Shaw, Jr.

Distinguished Fellow Dudley and Virgie Alexander Jerry R. Brooks, Ph.D. Dr. Scott and Julie Brown** John and Eunice Campbell Lena W. Ellis Mrs. Moray Kiehl

onticello Society Members*Through the Monticello Society, the College acknowledges the generosity of its major benefactors who set a standard for commitment. Membership is available to alumni and friends of CAFNR whose gifts support the College.

Stan and Julie Koenigsfeld* Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Kollar Susan and Ray Lasley Bill and Tammi Leimkuehler* Dr. Doris P. Littrell Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Madison* Ms. Jane Mandel Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Martin* Fred and Donna Martz* Mr. and Mrs. Hugo E. Martz Raymond Massey, Ph.D.* Stephen and Nancy Mathis* Mrs. Wanda Matteson Mr. and Mrs. David Maupin Mr. and Mrs. David E. McCaslin Mr. Dean L. McKibben J. Michael and Patricia Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Monson* James P. Morehead, D.V.M.* Mr. John Morehead* Kelly and Teak Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Newcom Daryl and Norma Oldvader* Mr. John W. Pankratz* Josh and Joey Peck Mr. and Mrs. David L. Peters Virginia Peterson Dr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Plain* John and Linda Poehlmann Ron W. Przybylinski Sharron S. Quisenberry, Ph.D.* Mr. and Mrs. Errie Raasch, III Margaret Rapp Mr. Justin Roberts Dr. Mark Ryan and

Carol A. Mertensmeyer Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Saunders Ms. Amber Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Schwartz Mr. J. Evan Slack* Kristen and Rusty Smarr Mr. Richard S. Spener and

Mrs. Toni ArmstrongDr. and Mrs. Gary Stacey Judy I. Stallmann, Ph.D.* Wyatt W. Thompson, Ph.D.*

and Stacy ThompsonBill and Maryann Vanjonack Ms. Donna Vaught* Judy Wall, Ph.D.* Mr. John J. Waye J. Alan and Karen Weber Ms. Robin Ranee Wenneker Ms. Laura Ellen Williams* Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Wylie*

In MemoriamAnna Lee Brown Ed CreedMrs. Janette L. Crumpacker Mrs. Herschel (Dona) Gaddy Mrs. Dorothy GeisertMr. C. Carter Graham Mrs. Myron W. GwinnerWalter W. Kibler David Rapp Pauline D. Watkins Mrs. Agnes J. Wylie

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Chad and Susan Caraker Fabio R. Chaddad and

Maria Rodriguez-Alcala* Elizabeth and Robert T. Childress, III Dr. and Mrs. Victor G. Clever, Sr. Dr. Jeffrey Coe and Marlene Kiehl Coe Dr. and Mrs. Michael Collins Mr. and Mrs. Don Copenhaver Mr. Joe David Crumpacker Don and Francis Day David and Kim Diamond Drs. James and Jin-Young Faller* Charlene and Jonathan Finck* Drs. Peter and Jill L. Findeis* Suzanne Flanegin Donald Flinner Shari and Wilson Freyermuth* Mr. Peter Frost* Mr. and Mrs. Mikel D. Garrett Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Garton Mr. and Mrs. James F. Geisert Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Geisert* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Gephardt* Ms. Jordan Gerlach* Mrs. Anita M. Grace* Mrs. C. Carter Graham Brian and Luann Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Milton Harmon* Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Hartzler* Gerald Hazelbauer, Ph.D.

and Linda Randall, Ph.D.* Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O. Hoevelman Mike and Sally Hood Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Johnson Mr. Gary N. Jones* Al and Linda Kennett* Mr. Brynn W. Kerr Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Kerr

Tony and Cindy Kooyumjian Roger and Joyce Mitchell** Michael and Paula Nolan Don W. Orscheln Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Payne Mrs. Jean E. Riffle Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Leo Ryan Jack and Millie Smith Dr. and Mrs. Roger F. Smith*Robert R. and Gretchen Y. Thompson

Fellow Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Barnes Brett and Katherine Begemann Mr. and Mrs. Norman A. Braksick Charles Brock Morris and Dolores Burger Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Campbell Mr. Greg Chase** Mr. Ben A. Geisert Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hanna Dr. and Mrs. William Heffernan Mr. and Mrs. Ted C. Jacoby, Jr. Dale and Rhonda Ludwig** Jean McClure Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morris Dr. Curtis J. Nelson** Boyd O’Dell** Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Owens Dr. and Mrs. Joe Parcell** Vivian Purdy R. Michael and Susan E. Roberts Randall A. Rosenkrans and

Kelly S. Rosenkrans, DVM

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rost Barry and Marjorie Slayton Pat Westhoff and Elena Vega Darcy Wells** Mr. Robert S. Wheeler Walt and Norma Wilkening Drs. Handy and Barbara Williamson

Sustaining Mr. Frank W. Adams Michael and Sherri Atchison David E. Baker and Dr. Robin Walker Dr. and Mrs. Robert James Birkenholz Drs. Guy and Catherine Bouchard** Keith and Ruth Ann Boyer Dr. and Mrs. Maury E. Bredahl Phillip and Doris Brown Marian Hoshor Wood Bump Philip and Susan Burger Steven and Laura Burger Mike and Ene Chippendale Gerald Lynn Chrisope, Ph.D. Mike and Maureen Comotto Jay S. Craven Bill T. Crawford Ann B. D’Hondt Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dickinson Joe and Betty Dillard Leo and Kay Drey Charles and Judy Earnest Keith and Ann Fletcher Dr. and Mrs. Jon C. Gehrke Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Goff Mr. Myron W. Gwinner Mrs. Melva S. Hagan

David and Judith Haggard Diana Hallett and Larry Hall Ms. Jody Hanner Dr. Joel A. Hartman Delmar and LaVerna Hatesohl Mrs. Lenna L. Hensley William P. and Nancy A. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Johnson Mr. Weldon A. Jones Mrs. Elizabeth A. Kahrs Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kahrs Mr. Steven Kahrs Bob and Mary Keil Mrs. Carole E. Kullmann Emily Lampkin* Dean and Ruth Lindsey Dr. Marc Linit and

Ms. Susan B. Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. Brock M. Lutz Mrs. Shirley M. Mager Mrs. Joan Gillam Manda Joseph Mathews Jim and Mimi McRoberts William and Dalisay Meyers Mr. Lowell D. Miller, Jr. and Mrs. Karen

Asmussen Miller Mr. and Mrs. David M. Minnick Lowell and JoAnn Mohler Chris and Amy Mouse Nancy Yates-Parker and William Parker Dr. and Mrs. Cortland Peret Bob and Kristin Perry Mr. and Mrs. John M. Raines Thomas Ream, Jr. and Eleanor J. Ream Mrs. Carol Reich

(this page) Dean Tom Payne, right, welcomes Bruce and Cathy Wylie as new annual members.

(pictured on opposite page) Charles Campbell, Morris Burger, Moray Kiehl, Carolyn Doyle and Mark Ryan enjoy the pre-brunch gathering. Almost no one appreciates chatting with the students more than Bill Crawford; here he and Trey Foster, student emcee, share a joke. Dean Tom Payne presents

Shari and Wilson Freyermuth and Fabio Chaddad and Maria Rodriguez-Alcala with their Monticello Society pins. Chuck and Ina Rae Brazeale enjoy getting to know Jim and MiMi McRoberts.

Monticello Society Goes“A Walk on the Wild Side” was the topic at this year’s Monticello Society Brunch. Josh Millspaugh talked about how elephants almost never forget, and Matt Gompper gave a presentation on subsidized predators and environmental

conservation efforts. Both generated some questions. Several new members were recognized, as well as those who have achieved a higher level of membership. The Monticello Society is our way of recognizing the generosity of alumni and friends who help shape the future of teaching and research. We hope to welcome even more new members next year – please contact the

Advancement Office to join this elite group of CAFNR supporters.

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Learn more about the Agricul-tural Building Plaza Landscape project and giving opportunities at cafnr.missouri.edu/landscape

Learn more about Fred Martz and his farm at http://cafnrnews.com/2012/11/finding-middle-ground/

Stay in touch by joining the “MU Ag Journalism/Science and Ag Journalism Alumni” group on Facebook!

Beautiful Plaza Comes to Life

Many alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students were able to join in the dedication of the Agriculture Building Plaza Landscape.

Based on a student’s design concept, this beautiful corner came alive with color and texture over several months culminating in the Oct. 12 dedication. Even the drought this summer did not make a dent in the beauty of the landscape because of superb planning. We thank the generous gifts of individuals and companies – both cash and plants/materials – that helped make this project a reality.

Rex and Mary Campbell are excellent examples of stewardship of resources. Rex has been one of MU’s most highly regarded faculty members, known for his teaching abilities for many years. Students want to get into his classes because they know they will learn from one of the best in the country. Rex continues to teach and states he has a selfish reason – it keeps him mentally alert.

The Campbells have been making gifts for several years to help graduate students in Rural Sociology. But they also are great planners and want to invest in CAFNR’s future. They have included the College in their estate plan to continue student support and add support for faculty.

One of the Campbells strong beliefs is that our country is only as good as its educational systems, and helping future generations become skilled leaders is vital. They say they have been extremely fortunate, and it is the right place and the right time to help others. Their endowment will become a living and lasting legacy to their passion for MU.

This committed couple has a wide array of interests. Mary was a teacher and directed a mail-order bookstore for many years. She has also volunteered in the MU Museum of Art and Archaeology. She has been a gourmet cook for decades and particularly enjoys cooking foods from countries the couple have visited together. The only recipe Rex wasn’t fond of was Norwegian lutefisk; something about the smell, he says. As a certified appraiser of art and antiques, Rex could be on the Antiques Roadshow with his expertise! He served for many years as a Columbia city councilman, and even was mayor pro tem for three years.

Rex wrote a book about leadership which contains the statement “leadership comes out of the actions of ordinary people who want to achieve a common goal.” That applies to philanthropy as well as to career paths. It’s the hope of the Campbells that other friends of CAFNR will join them in providing enduring support and helping the College achieve even higher levels of excellence.

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Longtime Faculty Member Endows Scholarship with the Help of Friends

A retirement dinner and seminar was held in October to honor Fred Martz’s many years of leadership in dairy and animal science. Beef and lamb from Fred’s farm was served at the dinner. Upon the occasion of his retirement, Fred wanted to provide scholarships for future students in animal science, agronomy, soils and sustainable agriculture programs, so he set up an endowment and encouraged family, friends and colleagues to join him in this effort. Thus the Fred and Donna Martz Scholarship Fund was established and the first scholarships from the fund will be awarded next year. Fred joined the MU Dairy Department faculty in 1961 and spent much of his teaching and research effort on Dairy Science pasture and forage nutrition, and more recently in the area of sustainable agriculture. He has been a leader in the field of sustainable agriculture and he and his son, Kevin, practice sustainable farming on their 450-acre beef and sheep operation. We salute faculty who believe in providing future opportunities to students.

90 Years of Agricultural Journalism Celebrated

Our Science and Agricultural Journalism program celebrated its 90th anniversary recently. The degree program (Agricultural Journalism) began as a joint venture between CAFNR and the MU School of Journalism in 1922. It is the oldest interdivisional program at MU. The word “Science” was added to the program’s title last year to attract students interested in reporting and communicating about the food system, science and the environment.

Our program allows students to pick one of five emphasis areas within CAFNR: Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Science, Conservation and Environment, Food and Wine, and Science.

The past 90 years prepared young journalists to explain the complex world of science and agriculture. That tradition continues as the program builds on its excellent past toward an even more outstanding future.

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The new classroom features an observation window, which allows passersby to gaze into the classroom and see what students are creating. “The window really puts the program on display,” said Tiger Garden Event Coordinator Becky Means.

The floral shop combines traditional textbook learning with hands-on small business experience in an entrepreneurial environment. At Tiger Garden, students experience what it is like to run a small business and are involved in various tasks associated with daily operation. “It’s a very beneficial opportunity for students,” said Means, who previously worked in the shop as a student manager. “You see all aspects of how the shop is run. You also get the chance to work with faculty and network.”

To shop or learn more about Tiger Garden, go to their website at tigergarden.missouri.edu/ or checkout their Facebook page, facebook.com/MUTigerGarden

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Donor SpotlightRex and Mary Campbell

Betty Gayle Smith enjoys visiting with Audra Russell.

CAFNR Dean Emeritus, Roger Mitchell, with Brent McCauley,

CAFNR development officer, who is a CAFNR alum and former recipient of the Roger L. and Joyce L. Mitchell Scholarship.

Fred Martz enjoys a laugh with Jessica Hill.

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CAFNR’s annual Scholarship Donor Recognition Luncheon was held Oct. 9. Each year donors to CAFNR scholarship funds enjoy meeting their scholarship recipients. And the students always enjoy “putting a face” with the scholarships they receive.

in this issue...ADM Invests in Student Learning . . 1$1 million gift will renovate lab space

Greetings from the Dean . . . . . . 2Collaborating in CAFNR

Tiger Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Renovated lab helps Plant Science services grow

Inaugural Litton Lecture . . . . . . 3 orion Samuelson wants you to “Dream Big”

FAPRI & Farm Legislation . . . . . 3Where’s the farm bill?

Monticello Society . . . . . . . . 4-5New members abound

Donor Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . 6The Campbells give to the future

Science and Agricultural Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790 years and still going strong

On the Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Ag. Building Landscape project completed

Faculty Gives Back . . . . . . . . . 7Retiring professor starts scholarship

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