Summer is in full swing and so is Missouri State’s Flower Variety Trial in cooperation with the MSU Grounds Department, the Greene County Master Gardeners and the Springfield/Greene County Botanical Center. Despite the heat, flowers are flourishing at trial locations. The trial tests new varieties of flowers and other plants to see how well (or in some cases, how poorly) … [Read more...] about MSU Flower Variety Trial in Full Swing Despite Heat
On Friday 26 students from Missouri State’s TRiO Upward Bound program visited the Darr Agricultural Center to learn about the William H. Darr School of Agriculture and our efforts to go green! First on the agenda was the nearly one year old Bond Learning Center. The Center was dedicated last June and was constructed to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental … [Read more...] about TRiO Upward Bound Students Visit Darr Center
Senior Durrell Dixon and junior Daniel Potter recently took to the arena at the NEO Colt Show to represent the Missouri State Darr School of Agriculture Ranch Horse Team. Each competitor showed off their skills in conformation, reining, ranch pleasure and trail classes. This competition further challenged the students, who had to compete on younger horses still in training … [Read more...] about Dixon and Potter Place at NEO Horse Show
The National Agriculture Honor Society of Delta Tau Alpha traveled to Warrensburg, Mo for the National DTA Convention in April and came back as 2nd place quiz bowl champions and with the new National DTA President, Casteel Kirk, in tow. Kirk was first nominated for the position by the Missouri State DTA chapter. At the National Convention following an application and … [Read more...] about School of Agriculture Honor Society places 2nd in National Quiz Bowl; Elected as National President.
Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler of Missouri’s 4th Congressional District visited the Darr Agricultural Center Friday, March 30th. Over 35 faculty, staff, special guests and students greeted the Congresswoman Friday afternoon. Among the special guests in attendance were Mr. Bill and Mrs. Darr after whom the Center is named. After touring the state-of-the-art … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Vickie Hartzler’s Visit to the Darr Agricultural Center