For over two decades, Janet Adkison, director of public affairs and advocacy for the Missouri Farm Bureau, has been a trusted voice for rural America, connecting the fields and farms to a global audience. In recognition of her outstanding impact and commitment to the agriculture industry, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) honored her as a 2025 Hall of … [Read more...] about An influential voice for agriculture
Agricultural communications instructor Clara Dickinson joined seven fellow faculty members as part of the inaugural cohort of Missouri State University’s Education Abroad Faculty Fellows Program. The initiative provides guidance and learning opportunities for faculty to develop and lead successful and meaningful education abroad programs. Dickinson participated in … [Read more...] about Integrating global perspectives into agriculture education
For as long as she can remember, agriculture has been part of Hailey Gilbreath’s life. A Missouri State University alumna, she grew up on small cow-calf farm in Carl Junction, Missouri. She participated in stock shows and Future Farmers of America (FFA), which inspired her to work in the agriculture field. Last December, Gilbreath joined the Kansas Beef Council (KBC) as … [Read more...] about Moving up in the agriculture world
Earlier this year in March, Missouri State University alumna Kensie Darst-Todd received a momentous email with news she was the 2024 EMMY Collegiate Multimedia Journalist Award winner for the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She won the prestigious award for her project titled “Mental Health and Agriculture.” It told the story of … [Read more...] about Shining a light on the agriculture world