🚜 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Carver Farm Field Day! Participants enjoyed a trolley tour of the farm while learning about the latest agricultural research. Stay tuned for updates on future events—we look forward to seeing you again soon!

📷 Register now for Quinoa Field Day on July 15 at Carver Farm. Explore the nutritional value of quinoa grains and leafy greens, learn strategies to optimize quinoa production and discover how quinoa can serve as a nutrient-rich forage for livestock. conta.cc/43aHv2Q

🌱Quinoa offers big potential for small-scale producers—and Lincoln University is leading the way in unlocking it. Join us for Quinoa Field Day where you’ll learn how this resilient, nutrient-dense crop can boost your operation. Register here: conta.cc/43aHv2Q #LUCAEHS

At the LU Farmers Market on June 21, students Kemar Thompson and Vincent Osei shared information with visitors. They also sold native plants, teas prepared with native mint and garlic scapes. The Farmers Market is open Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m., on campus at 1219 Chestnut St.

Thank you to Bass Pro Shops for the Base Camp headquarters tour in Springfield, MO! Lincoln University aquaculture students visited the 40-acre complex, including the fish quarantine facility, where fish undergo health checks before being sent to aquariums in stores nationwide.

🌳Lincoln University agroforestry researchers have co-authored a new handbook on forest farming. Serving as a practical introduction for aspiring forest farmers across the Ozarks and the temperate U.S., the handbook can be downloaded for free here: conta.cc/3GoWZaP.

🐐From reproduction to wool processing and meat butchering, this year’s Goat Expo featured hands-on learning for anyone interested in raising goats. Read about the event and LU's role in organizing it here: conta.cc/407Xo8l.

Register now for Quinoa Field Day on July 15 at Carver Farm. Explore the nutritional value of quinoa grains and leafy greens, learn strategies to optimize quinoa production and discover how quinoa can serve as a nutrient-rich forage for livestock. conta.cc/43aHv2Q

🐝 The Lincoln University Native Plant Outdoor Laboratory, located between Allen and Foster Halls at 900 Chestnut Street, is currently alive with native blooms and buzzing visitors! Here is a sample of what you might see when you stop by. #LUMO #LUCAEHS #NativePlants

When Southeast Missouri farmers recently began seeing signs of crop damage, Lincoln University’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team stepped in to help. Learn more about LU’s ongoing efforts to support Missouri growers: conta.cc/4lWcfev.

🌟 LU graduate student Prabesh Koirala has been named a 2025 Borlaug Scholar—the only student from an 1890 land-grant university selected for this year’s national cohort. 🔗 Read about Koirala’s industrial hemp research and this national recognition: conta.cc/4lZa9ujKoirala

Thank you to the volunteers who assisted Specialty Crops Program staff members during our workday on July 16 at the Finca EcoFarm! If you'd like to help at a future workday, please register at conta.cc/4o0NmA1 or send an email to Sue Bartelette ([email protected]).

🐑 Dr. Mohan Acharya, LU state extension specialist, recently co-authored a new guide, “Grazing Management for Parasite Control in Small Ruminants.” Find it online at lnkd.in/d7XsFwRt. 🔗 Register now for our Small Ruminant Field Day on August 22: conta.cc/46IYPhq.

Grato Ndunguru, LU researcher, has published a new study introducing a dual-purpose method for harvesting quinoa. Coauthored with Dr. Addissu Ayele and Dr. Safiullah Pathan, the findings can support small farmers through profitable quinoa production. 📖conta.cc/4l4x1aF

🐑 Join us on August 22 at Carver Farm for hands-on learning and practical guidance for small ruminant producers. This event is free and open to the public. 🔗 Register now: conta.cc/46IYPhq ➡️ Follow our event page for details and updates: conta.cc/4mnr4a9

Register now for Small Ruminant Field Day on August 22. This free event will feature hands-on learning and practical guidance for small ruminant producers. Reserve your spot: conta.cc/46IYPhq 📩 Questions? Contact: Dr. Mohan Acharya, [email protected] | 573-681-5566

🪲 From squash bugs to powdery mildew, garden pests and diseases can wipe out months of work. LU’s Integrated Pest Management team recently partnered with Harvick Farms for a hands-on workshop, giving farmers practical tools to protect their crops. 🔖 conta.cc/3UtjTkN

LU Cooperative Extension is improving Missouri’s sheep & goat production through SARE-funded projects. From parasite management to silvopasture fencing, LU specialists are equipping farmers with tools for healthier herds & stronger communities. Read more: conta.cc/4lODuqS

➡️Join us Wednesday, September 10, for a workshop focused on protecting your forage crops from armyworm damage. Whether you're a producer, land manager or ag professional, this session will provide insights to help safeguard your pastures and maximize forage productivity.

🌿Discover the world of Missouri’s native ferns at the Ferntastic Fair on September 11. Featured artists Willa Campbell and Megan Fox (Stem & Star Nature Art Studio) will showcase indigo-dyed textiles and cyanotype prints inspired by Missouri’s landscapes.