Written by the Missouri State University Office of the PresidentIt is with great sadness that I inform you that Missouri State University has lost one of its dedicated leaders. Our dean of the Darr College of Agriculture Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio passed away on April 4, 2022, after a long and valiant battle with cancer.Dr. Del Vecchio has been a valued member of the MSU family … [Read more...] about We mourn the loss of Dr. Del Vecchio, Dean of Darr College of Agriculture
Kelsey Gascon is a former student of the Darr College of Agriculture where she received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science with a minor in Equine Studies and emphasis in Agricultural Communications and Business. Gascon is a professional trick rider, Roman rider, horse trainer and entrepreneur within the western industry. She currently owns her business, … [Read more...] about Darr College of Agriculture graduate, Kelsey Gascon, inducted into the Cowgirl 30 Under 30 class of 2022
In January, representatives from across the state gathered for the first meeting of the Missouri Food Entrepreneur Network (Mo-FEN). Notable attendees included Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. Topping off a well-rounded group, representatives from institutions across the state also attended the … [Read more...] about Dr. Del Vecchio and Dr. Sudbrock participate in the Missouri Food Entrepreneur Network discussion
Tomorrow, March 25th, is the day we have been looking forward to: the 22nd annual Ag Forum at the Darr Agricultural Center. This year we have the pleasure of welcoming three national and state recognized leaders within the agricultural industry. Senator Roy Blunt, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, and Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins will serve as panelists during … [Read more...] about Agriculture policy highlighted by Darr College of Agriculture
Adam Uhls graduated from the Darr College of Agriculture with his Master’s degree in Plant Science. Uhls recently wrote a thank you letter to President Smart to extend his gratitude for the influence Dr. Wenping Qiu, Director of the Center for Grapevine Biotechnology, and Sylvia Petersen, Research Specialist II Environmental Plant Sciences and Natural Resources, had on his life … [Read more...] about A letter of thanks from a former Missouri State University student to President Smart