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School of Agriculture Honor Society places 2nd in National Quiz Bowl; Elected as National President.

April 27, 2012 by Christi Sudbrock

School of Agriculture Honor Society places 2nd in National Quiz Bowl; Elected as National President.

The National Agriculture Honor Society of Delta Tau Alpha traveled to Warrensburg, Mo for the National DTA Convention in April and came back as 2nd place quiz bowl champions and with the new National DTA President, Casteel Kirk, in tow. Kirk was first nominated for the position by the Missouri State DTA chapter.  At the National Convention following an application and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: student achievement Tagged With: agriculture, award, public affairs, student

Bears in the News: Plant Upside-Down Tomatoes!

April 12, 2012 by Christi Sudbrock

Check out our very own Associate Professor in the Darr School of Agriculture Dr. Clydette Alsup-Egbers showing viewers how to plant upside-down tomatoes on KY3!   http://www.ky3.com/videogallery/69322816/News/Growing-Tomatoes-Upside-Down   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: fruit, small farm, Uncategorized Tagged With: agriculture, community, fruit, garden, Grow Local, horticulture, local growing, produce, public affairs

Vesta student trains Cayuga White grapevines

April 5, 2012 by Marilyn Odneal

Vesta student trains Cayuga White grapevines

Josh Glasson is working on his VESTA student practicum at the Mountain Grove Campus. Josh will be working in the vineyards and winery this summer as a student intern and will begin a master's program in plant science working with Dr. Wilker in fall.     … [Read more...]

Filed Under: fruit

Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler’s Visit to the Darr Agricultural Center

April 3, 2012 by Christi Sudbrock

Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler’s Visit to the Darr Agricultural Center

  Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler of Missouri’s 4th Congressional District visited the Darr Agricultural Center Friday, March 30th.  Over 35 faculty, staff, special guests and students greeted the Congresswoman Friday afternoon.  Among the special guests in attendance were Mr. Bill and Mrs. Darr after whom the Center is named. After touring the state-of-the-art … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: agriculture, community, Congresswoman, public affairs, student

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