This spring, Missouri State University named Dr. Melissa Bledsoe dean of the William H. Darr College of Agriculture. The first named college in the university, Darr has a rich history at Missouri State. The new role is not an unfamiliar one for the professor, she’s held the interim title since June 2023. Last summer, the college was part of the university’s larger academic … [Read more...] about Meet the longtime professor now helming Darr College of Agriculture
Following a national search, Dr. Melissa Bledsoe will become the permanent dean of Missouri State University’s William H. Darr College of Agriculture on May 1. Bledsoe has been interim dean since June 2023. “Dr. Bledsoe is the right choice to lead the Darr College of Agriculture as it continues to evolve, offering unique ‘farm-to-fork’ curriculum and learning … [Read more...] about Missouri State names Darr College of Agriculture dean
Visualize a tree. It grows larger over time. If surrounded by many other large trees, the branches will slowly converge. This reduces the amount of sunlight hitting the ground. If left in such a condition for too long without disturbance, important tree species cannot regenerate. Dr. Michael Goerndt, associate professor in the Darr College of Agriculture, leads forest … [Read more...] about Fostering growth in forests and research