Growing up in Dadeville, Missouri, on his family’s farm instilled in Matthew Huchteman a love for farming and gardening. So, it’s no surprise that when it came time to further his education, the 2022 Missouri State University graduate chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in environmental plant science with a minor in animal science. He also earned a master’s degree in plant, … [Read more...] about Attaining his dream job
How do you herd and prepare 25 calves for vaccination? What should you do if an upset horse charges you? What technology is available for diabetic dogs? For Jacqueline Durant, vital questions like these are just another day on the job. Through Missouri State’s pre-vet program, she’s moving closer toward her childhood dream. “Being a veterinarian is something … [Read more...] about Med school for pets
During the last weekend of October, ten members of the Missouri State University Cattlemen’s Association traveled to Journagan Ranch to learn about the resources at the off-campus farm. Marty Lueck is the Journagan Ranch Manager and served as the professional hayride operator and tour guide during the visit. Throughout the ride, Marty shared about the numerous … [Read more...] about Missouri State University Cattlemen’s Association makes a trip to Journagan Ranch
One of the goals of the Conservation Project partnership between Missouri State University and the Missouri Department of Conservation is outreach. Over the past couple of years, due to COVID-19, outreach has been very hard to accomplish. This year is starting out differently. On September 16th, 2021, Clint Dalbom, Conservation Project Coordinator with Missouri State … [Read more...] about Missouri State University’s Conservation Project through Journagan Ranch
The next time you’re walking through campus, you might pass Miss Philippines USA on the sidewalk. Chrystelle "C.J." Volckmann is a Missouri State sophomore animal science student. She could be the next star in modeling. Getting started in the Ozarks C.J. grew up in Marshfield, Missouri until the eighth grade, and then moved to Springfield to go to Central High … [Read more...] about Miss Philippines USA strives for a career in animal science