For the last few years, Missouri State University’s Darr College of Agriculture has maintained a fruitful relationship with the Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma. This relationship has resulted in sharing ideas, information and resources related to agriculture. Who are the Quapaw people? The Quapaw Indians are native people of Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee. Forced … [Read more...] about An enriching agriculture collaboration with Native Americans
It starts with a nibble. Then a leaf is tattered and lace-like. Soon your beautiful, bountiful garden looks like fire ravaged it. Agricultural pests, like the Japanese beetle, are devastating to farmers who depend on crops for survival. Dr. Maciej Pszczolkowski, research professor at Missouri State University’s Mountain Grove campus, says pesticides are a double-edged sword: … [Read more...] about Deterring pests in an environmentally-conscious way
If you enjoy meeting people from other countries and learning about different cultures, consider being a host for the International Friends program at Missouri State University. The program helps international students at Missouri State to develop quality friendships with American families in the area. Brenda Stewart, International Friends coordinator, and Dr. Mike Burton, an … [Read more...] about Befriend an international student
Growing herbs in an apartment where sunlight is often lacking can be tough, but certainly possible. Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor of agriculture at Missouri State University, shares some helpful tips with Martha Stewart Living about growing herbs in a darker space and helping them thrive. … [Read more...] about How to grow herbs in apartments successfully
There’s a crisis in American agriculture. The average age of today’s farmer continues to rise and more people are choosing not to work on their family farms. It’s especially tough for beginning farmers in America to succeed in the industry. The hurdles range from securing land to getting financial credit and navigating government regulations. Beginning … [Read more...] about How to empower the next generation of American farmers