For alumna Grace Ford, her educational journey at Missouri State University has been a fulfilling one. She graduated this May with a major in natural resources and a minor in geology. While attending MSU, she has studied abroad and done an internship in Africa to research food security. Expanding her horizons From January-July 2022, Ford studied abroad in Uganda. She … [Read more...] about Ready for a future in sustainable farming
Agriculture has always been part of Macey Hurst’s life. A Missouri State University alumna, Hurst grew up on a cow-calf farm in Meta, Missouri. Now an advocate for agriculture and entrepreneur, Hurst reflects on her journey through Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Missouri State, and how the experiences she encountered prepared her well for her professional … [Read more...] about Advocating for agriculture
During Missouri State University’s spring break from March 7-10, ag business junior Blake Garwood had an unforgettable experience. He went on a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico. It was Garwood’s first time travelling out of the country and going on a trip like this. “It was eye opening, and I will cherish it for the rest of my life,” said Garwood, who’s from Neosho, … [Read more...] about A meaningful spring break trip
Expanding education and helping local shelter animals, the Small Animal Education Center is the newest addition to the William H. Darr College of Agriculture at Missouri State University. The animal education center, located inside the Darr Agricultural Center on Kansas Expressway, opened ready for classes on Aug. 18 and is staffed by student workers and graduate … [Read more...] about Darr College of Agriculture opens new Small Animal Education Center