Antonio Becker represents CFANS on this year’s Homecoming court
For the first time since 2023, a CFANS student is on the University of Minnesota Homecoming Court this year! We caught up with Antonio Becker about what he’s looking forward to for Homecoming week, advice for his fellow students, and why he chose CFANS.
A Four-Peat for Minnesota's Dairy Judging Team!
On Saturday, the University of Minnesota Dairy Judging Team placed 1st overall at the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.
Dive in to wildlife medicine and conservation in Belize this winter break
From Rainforest to Reef: Wildlife Medicine and Conservation in Belize offers a hands-on study abroad adventure during winter break.
Talking microplastics with the University of Minnesota
New research from the University of Minnesota details how microplastic pollution impacts human, animal and environmental health
Growing, learning and making memories that last a lifetime at Gopher Dairy Camp
This year, the Gopher Dairy Camp once again kicked off at the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus in June, marking its 20th year. The camp was filled with fun, interactive, and educational activities, bringing in students in 6th to 9th grade from the Midwest.
Two UMN students among this year’s Princess Kay finalists, one a CFANS animal science major
The Midwest Dairy Association has announced the finalists for the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Of the ten finalists named this year, two are students at the University of Minnesota, and one is an animal science student right here in CFANS.
Block & Bridle banquet recognizes outstanding club members
The Block and Bridle Club recognition banquet was held on April 11, 2026 in the Livestock Arena on the St. Paul campus. This annual event recognizes club members' outstanding contributions over the course of the academic year.
Meat and Dairy Salesroom touted as one of the Twin Cities' best-kept secrets
The Meat and Dairy Salesroom received a feature in Racket this month, highlighting the unique products produced and only available to purchase right here on the St. Paul Campus.
Talking Turkeys with Dr. Kahina Bourkherroub
About 46 million turkeys are eaten around Thanksgiving in the United States every year, and Minnesota farmers play a huge role in raising these birds.
Kahina Boukherroub, an assistant professor in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, answers questions about turkeys in Minnesota ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Getting Hands-on with Horses: An Inside Look at Horse Management Practicum with Dr. Mary Raeth
Students share their experience in the newly-designed Horse Management Practicum course