After 26 1/2 years with Missouri State University Susanne Howard decided to retire. Susanne served as a Research Technician II for the Fruit Station and worked in various areas at the station over the years. Her colleagues and friends gathered together to celebrate her years of service with a party, cake, ice cream and gifts, and her daughter Jennifer was able to join us via … [Read more...] about Susanne Howard Retirement Party
Congressman Eric Burlison, along with his Chief of Staff Aaron Calkins and staff members Steve Helms and Jered Taylor visited the Fruit Experiment Station today. They were welcomed by Missouri State University Executive Vice President Zora Mulligan, Darr College of Agriculture Interim Dean Dr. Melissa Bledsoe and Department Head Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang and numerous faculty, staff … [Read more...] about Congressman Eric Burlison visited the Fruit Experiment Station
It was a cold and muddy day for the pruning workshop, but several people braved the weather and attended. Susanne and Randy discussed pruning tools and types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape. We then separated into two groups and Susanne discussed grape pruning, gave a demonstration and answered questions. Randy, Tom, and Shelia demonstrated Apple, … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop
Join us May 2nd & 3rd for a Distillation Workshop at the the Missouri State University Winery and Distillery at our Mountain Grove Campus. This workshop will be two full days of learning and fun. Register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/MTNGROVE?ITEMCODE=MTNGROVE-32 Distillation Basics Workshop MSU Distillery You must be at least 21 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Distillation Workshop – May 2nd & 3rd
Today we had our annual Christmas potluck luncheon. We enjoyed plenty of delicious food and desserts. Dr. Brown, Jean, Li-Ling, Jacob, and Achyut and Tabinda were able to join us from main campus. We also enjoyed visiting with several members of faculty and staff that have recently retired as well. And of course, the Christmas tie competition continued. Photos by Li-Ling … [Read more...] about Christmas Party