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Showing posts with label David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center. Show all posts

Monday, October 10, 2011

University to host Agriculture Research Center Field Day

GORDONVILLE, MO (KRCU) - Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Agriculture will host an Agriculture Research Center Field Day on Wednesday at the university’s Barton Agriculture Research Center in Gordonville.

Guest speakers will present their applied research findings.

Dr. Julie Weathers is an animal scientist, and she spearheaded the event. She says there’s a lot for non-farmers to see at the research center.

"We are a community center. We want people to come out and learn about what we are doing. We do research here and we do student hands-on learning," Weathers said. "So we want you to see what your students are learning here at Southeast Missouri State University. And we want you to come out and see what research we’re learning. We try to do practical research that will actually help you on your own farm or in your small garden. Whatever interest you have."

The Department of Agriculture has expanded its academic offerings. They added an agribusiness plant and soil science degree at Southeast’s regional campuses and an agriculture education major.

Jacob McCleland, KRCU

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Over 300 students visit Southeast Ag Center

GORDONVILLE, MO (KRCU) - Over 300 high school juniors and seniors from 14 high schools visited Southeast Missouri State University’s agricultural facilities Wednesday for an Educational Field Day.

Many of the students are members of Future Farmers of America.

David Mauk instructs agricultural business and agricultural education at Southeast. He says the field day is different because many high schoolers only see the university’s main campus.

"Not all of the students get to see the ag research center. So it’s an opportunity for them to see something from what they normally see, as well as the greenhouse complex that we have," Mauk said.

Students visited the Barton Agricultural Research Center and the Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse.

Jacob McCleland, KRCU