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Building a future in agriculture leadership

March 2, 2026 by Abigail E. Addae

Brayden Selgeby in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Missouri State University junior Brayden Selgeby is taking advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow as a future agriculture professional.   Originally from Neosho, Missouri, he credits his involvement in FFA during high school for sparking his interest in agriculture.   “I really liked the people in the agriculture industry and the opportunities FFA … [Read more...] about Building a future in agriculture leadership

Filed Under: student achievement Tagged With: Darr College of Agriculture, School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, Spotlights, Student Success

Success for Mo State Horticulture Club at regional competition

January 22, 2026 by Abigail E. Addae

Coach Cheri Hamilton (third from left) with students from the Missouri State Horticulture Club (from left to right): Erin Nelson, Sophie Bryan and Eli Inmon.

Students representing the Missouri State University Horticulture Club showcased their skills with excellence at last fall’s MACHS (Mid-American Collegiate Horticulture Society) Floriculture Contest.   Hosted by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, the event took place from Sept. 25-27.   About the competition This year's competition featured four teams and 21 students … [Read more...] about Success for Mo State Horticulture Club at regional competition

Filed Under: Horticulture, student achievement Tagged With: Cheri Hamilton, environmental plant science and natural resources, faculty, horticulture, School of Agricultural Science and Conservation, Student Success

Combining tradition, passion and action

December 10, 2025 by Abigail E. Addae

A photo of Paige Bossaller

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

Filed Under: Accomplishments, student achievement, Student Feature Tagged With: plant science, Student Success, Students

Indulging in a global culinary journey

November 18, 2025 by Abigail E. Addae

Food service in progress at GATHER 2025.

As part of their special event planning course, a group of hospitality leadership students at Missouri State University treated 60 guests to a global culinary experience on Nov. 1.   They designed, managed and executed the immersive annual dining event called GATHER at the Darr Agricultural Center. An experiential learning project, it stands for “Growing and Aspiring Talent … [Read more...] about Indulging in a global culinary journey

Filed Under: Academic Programs, student achievement Tagged With: faculty, hospitality leadership, Matt Bekebrede, School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership, Student Success, Students

Soil Judging Team claims second in regional competition

October 28, 2025 by Abigail E. Addae

The Missouri State University Soil Judging Team (from left to right) with its awards: Coach Michael Bowers, Brandie Elliott, Anna Maria Snodderly, Megan Leirmann, Raina Clements, Brigham Lee and Coach Lindsey Anderson.

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

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Soils, student achievement Tagged With: award, School of Agricultural Science and Conservation, Student Success

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