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
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
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
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
Urban and rural communities are vastly different, but the people at the core remain the same in that they all have endured struggle. The importance of coming together, despite different backgrounds, is more important than ever. Dr. Beth Walker, spoke to this testament, with her dedication and passion for the Public Affairs conference theme.“My few days in the hospital with my … [Read more...] about Walker Named Provost Fellow for 2021 Public Affairs Conference