Graduating in just three years while balancing leadership and academics is a huge achievement. For Missouri State University hospitality leadership senior Zoey Norris, this accomplishment reflects her dedication and passion for building a future in the hospitality industry. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Norris started studying at Missouri State in fall 2023 as … [Read more...] about Leadership and service in action
For over four decades, Dr. Anson Elliott, Missouri State University faculty emeritus, dedicated his life to advancing agricultural education. He spent 36 years as director of the William H. Darr School of Agriculture, which became a college in 2016. In fall 2025, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) honored him with its … [Read more...] about Honoring a legacy of excellence in agriculture
For Missouri State University graduate student Paige Bossaller, agriculture isn’t just a field of study; it’s a legacy. As a sixth-generation member of her family to work in agriculture, Bossaller has deep ties to the agriculture industry. “I grew up on a farm in Owensville, Missouri, so I’ve been involved in agriculture my whole life,” she said. Bossaller … [Read more...] about Combining tradition, passion and action
Each fall, Missouri State University’s Journagan Ranch hosts Missouri’s most distinguished Hereford cattle sale. This year’s event took place at the Darr Agricultural Center on Oct. 4. It achieved a record-breaking total of $650,000, becoming the most successful sale in the ranch’s history. “This year marked our 34th anniversary sale, a major milestone for us. The … [Read more...] about Journagan Ranch hosts 34th annual sale
For its excellence in evaluating soil profiles, the Missouri State University Soil Judging Team finished second at the 2025 Region V Soil Judging Contest. Hosted by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the event took place from Sept. 28-Oct. 3. With this achievement, the team advances to the 2026 National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest from March 22-27. North Carolina … [Read more...] about Soil Judging Team claims second in regional competition