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
The 94th National FFA Convention and Expo took place in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 27th through the 30th. During convention, the Missouri State University’s Darr College of Agriculture was represented by the presence of staff and by students receiving national degrees. Megan Wilson, Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator, attended the college and career … [Read more...] about Darr College of Agriculture represented at the 94th National FFA Convention
In the year 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first proclamation for farm safety due to the high injury in the agricultural industry. Since then, agriculturalists nationwide celebrate National Farm Safety and Health Week during the third week of September to raise awareness of the high occurrence of injuries that happen daily on the farm. On September 24th, … [Read more...] about Missouri State University Cattlemen’s Association hosts students on campus for Farm Safety Day
The end of the semester is always busy for students, faculty and staff. This year was no exception. However, for many the crazy schedule did not stop after classes ended, so we wanted to take a minute to share a couple exciting things people have done the last couple of weeks. China Study Away Shortly after graduation Dr. Melissa Remley travelled to China with five … [Read more...] about We’ve Been Busy!
Written by: Laura Wolfe A group of student leaders from the William H. Darr School of Agriculture has been traveling to FFA area banquets to debut a new partnership with PFI Western Wear to support the Missouri FFA Association. The opportunity to show support for agricultural education at the high school and university levels began with a campaign by Durango Boots. With … [Read more...] about Durango Boot Sales Will Benefit FFA