MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – Officials at Missouri State University (MSU) and Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will ‘Round Up’ alumni and friends of both campuses for an evening of celebration and reminiscing at Journagan Ranch.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the facility near Mountain Grove. For $30, guests will enjoy dinner and experience the 3,300-acre ranch during a tour.
Alumni and friends of both campuses are invited to the event to learn more about Journagan Ranch and the William H. Darr College of Agriculture, strengthen bonds within the university community and showcase the enduring spirit of Bear and Grizzly pride.
Guests are encouraged to register online at MarooNation.MissouriState.edu/JRRU23 or contact the Missouri State-West Plains university advancement office at WPAlumni@MissouriState.edu or 417-255-7240.
If you’d like to make a direct contribution, go to the Missouri State Foundation website at MissouriStateFoundation.org/GiveNow.
About MSU’s Journagan Ranch
The Darr College of Agriculture’s Journagan Ranch manages the largest purebred Hereford herd owned by a university in the nation. It also is recognized as the largest purebred Hereford herd in the state of Missouri.
Journagan Ranch plays a crucial role in supporting the mission of Missouri State University to educate and train future leaders in the field of agriculture. By providing hands-on experience and real-world applications, Journagan Ranch offers an invaluable learning environment that prepares students for successful careers in agriculture.
Also, the diversity of the land holds numerous opportunities for university research for faculty and students in biology, forestry, geology, genetics, plant science, soil quality and wildlife management.
