The annual Missouri Blueberry School at Missouri State University’s Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield is coming up Feb. 21-22. It is an “event for anyone interested in growing blueberries or those who currently grow them and want to expand their knowledge,” said Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor in the School of Agriculture Sciences and Conservation at … [Read more...] about Join us for the Missouri Blueberry School
The Garlic Research Field Day was held at the Darr Center on Friday, April 21, despite the rain! Samples of the different types of garlic were available to participants and the research project on planting and harvest dates of garlic was featured. The garlic project is a joint effort of Missouri State University and the University of Missouri. Information on other research … [Read more...] about Garlic Research Field Day at Darr
The Mushroom Cultivation Workshop held on Saturday, September 4 at the Darr Center was interesting and fun. We learned about Shiitake mushroom cultivation and actually got to inoculate our own oak log for production. It takes a year for the fungi to grow into the log before they will produce mushrooms. The log may produce up to 5 years! Dr. Goerndt of Missouri State partnered … [Read more...] about Fall mushroom cultivation workshop
We are having a Home Wine Making Workshop at Mountain Grove on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. The workshop is designed for beginning and experienced home winemakers. Cost is $40 for lunch and wine kit. Class is limited to 25 participants. For more information see http://mtngrv.missouristate.edu/mtngrvcellars/HomeWinemaking.htm … [Read more...] about Home Wine Making Workshop July 26, 2016 at Mountain Grove
Are you interested in learning more about high tunnel production practices? If so, mark your calendar for Thursday, July 23. The State Fruit Experiment Station is hosting a high tunnel workshop in Mountain Grove from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sessions include: High Tunnel Construction with Norman Kilmer, Morgan County Seed Tomato Production in High Tunnels with Patrick … [Read more...] about High Tunnel Workshop