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Enriching Maasai Community with Emerging Agricultural Strategies

March 30, 2021 by Dada Khalandar

Dr. Benjamin Onyango, Professor at Missouri State University's Darr College of Agriculture stated that a single drought could wipe out an entire community’s livestock but on the other hand, the sale of crops could support a small family for a year. His hopes are to influence the Maasai community in Kenya to find better approaches to utilizing agriculture. Onyango has … [Read more...] about Enriching Maasai Community with Emerging Agricultural Strategies

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Faculty & Staff Accomplishments Tagged With: Community Outreach, Fellowship Program, Program Development

MSU, SPS Break Ground on Agriculture Magnet School

December 8, 2020 by Rakshith Harish

The future of agriculture-based education is on the way after ground was broken today on a new ag-based magnet school for Springfield Public Schools students. SPS and Missouri State are partnering on the new magnet school which will be located at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center off South Kansas Expressway. The Darr Family Foundation made a significant gift to the … [Read more...] about MSU, SPS Break Ground on Agriculture Magnet School

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Making a name in wines and spirits

December 3, 2020 by Rakshith Harish

Nestled on the Missouri State University-Mountain Grove campus is the Missouri State Winery and Distillery. It's a licensed, award-winning facility. One man whose dedication and expertise have advanced the facility’s operations is Dr. Karl Wilker. He serves as manager, winemaker, and distiller. He’s also a research professor at the Darr College of Agriculture. The college … [Read more...] about Making a name in wines and spirits

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Faculty & Staff Accomplishments, grapes, wine

Bear Pantry uses Hydroponics to provide Fresh Food

November 16, 2020 by Rakshith Harish

Darr College of Agriculture graduate students, Scott Cooley and Korey Harper developed a hydroponics system and germination system for the Bear Pantry in Fall 2020.  In addition to designing the systems, these students trained the Bear Pantry staff on maintenance and food production. These systems allow the Bear Pantry to provide consistent fresh produce to MSU community … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry uses Hydroponics to provide Fresh Food

Filed Under: Accomplishments, student achievement, Students Tagged With: Bear Pantry, Fresh Food, Hydroponics, Students

Dr. Michael Goerndt’s research featured

October 23, 2020 by University Communications

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Goerndt! His work was featured in the 2020 issue of Mind's Eye, Missouri State's research publication. The piece also highlights the collaborative nature of his work, including the contributions of Drs. William McClain, Melissa Bledsoe, Toby Dogwiler and graduate students. The work they are doing at Missouri State's Journagan Ranch will … [Read more...] about Dr. Michael Goerndt’s research featured

Filed Under: Faculty & Staff Accomplishments Tagged With: Journagan Ranch, Michael Goerndt, research

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