For as long as she can remember, agriculture has been part of Hailey Gilbreath’s life. A Missouri State University alumna, she grew up on small cow-calf farm in Carl Junction, Missouri. She participated in stock shows and Future Farmers of America (FFA), which inspired her to work in the agriculture field. Last December, Gilbreath joined the Kansas Beef Council (KBC) as … [Read more...] about Moving up in the agriculture world
The annual Missouri Blueberry School at Missouri State University’s Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield is coming up Feb. 21-22. It is an “event for anyone interested in growing blueberries or those who currently grow them and want to expand their knowledge,” said Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor in the School of Agriculture Sciences and Conservation at … [Read more...] about Join us for the Missouri Blueberry School
In fall 2024, a group of 10 Missouri State University students had an unforgettable Thanksgiving break. From Nov. 22-Dec. 3, the students immersed themselves in the culture and environment of Tianjin and Beijing, China. They were part of a study abroad program led by Dr. Yating Liang, professor in the School of Hospitality and Agriculture Leadership at Missouri … [Read more...] about An experience of a lifetime overseas
Earlier this year in March, Missouri State University alumna Kensie Darst-Todd received a momentous email with news she was the 2024 EMMY Collegiate Multimedia Journalist Award winner for the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She won the prestigious award for her project titled “Mental Health and Agriculture.” It told the story of … [Read more...] about Shining a light on the agriculture world
Missouri State University agriculture education senior Colin Boyd is living proof that with hard work and dedication, success is sure to follow. Boyd, who is originally from Shelbyville, Tennessee, moved to Waynesville, Missouri, during his sophomore year of high school. He started studying at Missouri State in fall 2021. He chose to become a Bear for many reasons, … [Read more...] about On the right path to becoming a professor