Our Plant Science and Natural Resources Department set up a display at the MSU Meyer Library as a supplement to the Smithsonian Exhibit Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared Science (March 18 – May 24). The Smithsonian traveling exhibition explores the ways in which traditional knowledge of indigenous communities and cutting-edge Western science are being applied. While … [Read more...] about EPSNR supplemental exhibit at the Smithsonian Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge, Shared Science Exhibit
We had 65 people join us for the Apple Tree Grafting Workshop. This collaboration with University of Missouri Extension provided attendees the opportunity to learn different grafting techniques and try their hand at chip budding Apple Trees. Each person left with 2 grafted apple trees. Thank you to those that took time to join us. It is always fun to watch and learn new … [Read more...] about Apple Tree Grafting Workshop
The Environmental Plant Science and Natural Resources Department participated in the American Small Farm Conference in West Plains by helping to organize the event and giving presentations. The Ningxia students taking Viticulture this semester attended the second day of the conference on Wednesday, March 20. Ningxia faculty also attended with Jinzi Fan. Teddy Gentry, from the … [Read more...] about Ningxia students and faculty attend American Small Farm Conference in West Plains
We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop. The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools. Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching. … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop
The 2018 Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop was held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 - 18 at the State Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove. Fifty-seven participants attended. Topics ranges from Ginger and Turmeric to Oyster mushroom production. Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant production was also featured. See https://ag.missouristate.edu/mtngrv/GHHT2018.htm for … [Read more...] about 2018 Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop held October 17 – 18