Events, Page 3

Following discussions with local health departments and advisory boards, all educational field days offered by the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Agricultural Research Centers will be hosted virtually this year. These decisions were made locally at each Research Center.

July 10, 2020

Going Virtual
The University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) celebrated the grand opening of the new Land of the Osages Research Center on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The center will further research in agroforestry, a sustainability-focused system that combines trees and shrubs with crops — and sometimes livestock — to be managed on the same piece of land as a single ecosystem. Pictured, from left to right: Sarah Lovell, director for the Center for Agroforestry and co-superintendent of the Land of the Osages Research Center; Geoffrey Standing Bear, Principal Chief of the Osage Nation; Norman Akers, Chairman of the Traditional Cultural Advisors Committee; Alexander Cartwright, Chancellor, University of Missouri; Joe Tillman, Speaker of the Osage Nation Congress; Christopher Daubert, vice chancellor and dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Nov. 4, 2019

A Grand Celebration
The Southwest Research Center held a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 25, to celebrate the opening of a new facility.

Oct. 11, 2019

‘A Game Changer’
The Wurdack Research Center Field Day featured numerous discussions centered on forages and livestock, and provided local farmers and producers with information to help them improve their farming operations. The event, which took place Friday, Oct. 4, included a free lunch that was sponsored by First Community National Bank (FCNB).

Oct. 8, 2019

Showcasing Research
Each year, the South Farm Research Center opens its doors to the public for a day of educational fun, allowing the Center to showcase how unique the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) is. This year’s South Farm Showcase was no different, as thousands flocked to the Research Center to partake in a variety of activities centered on agriculture and natural resources.

Oct. 6, 2019

A Day of Educational Fun
The Southwest Research Center was packed with Field Day attendees and Career Exploration students, who each had the opportunity to meet with various University of Missouri faculty and experts, as well as local businesses and organizations. Students with GO CAPS Monett helped with several Field Day activities.

Sept. 18, 2019

Interacting with Experts
University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ researchers, MU Extension experts, and business owners answered numerous questions throughout the morning during the Forage Systems Research Center (FSRC) Field Day. The event, which took place Tuesday, Sept. 10, featured presentations on beef cattle and forages, as well as weather, industrial hemp and beekeeping.

Sept. 13, 2019

Fielding Questions
Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden will return with another evening of scientific discussion on Thursday, Sept. 19, with a focus on plant genetics – specifically, corn. The event, titled, “Plant Genetics – Where Our Food Comes From and How We Got To Where We Are,” will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A tour of the corn genetics demonstration field will go from 5:30-6 p.m., and a roundtable discussion will follow at 6 p.m. Another tour of the corn genetics demonstration field will last from 7-7:30 p.m. The Missouri Maize Center will be part of Science Night at Jefferson Farm and Garden as well, which is free and open to the public. Photo courtesy Sherry Flint-Garcia.

Sept. 6, 2019

An Evening of Scientific Discussion
The tour wagons were packed throughout the morning, as guests enjoyed a variety of presentations related to soybean, cotton and weeds during the annual Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day. The event, which took place Friday, Aug. 30, featured more than 10 stops and allowed attendees to interact with numerous researchers.

Sept. 6, 2019

Interacting with Researchers
The Hundley-Whaley Research Center showcased various presentations related to a variety of agricultural topics during its annual Twilight Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Center in Albany. Precision agriculture, Japanese beetles and industrial hemp were just a few of the topics covered during the event.

Sept. 4, 2019

An Evening of Learning