This story also appears in our University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Research Center Magazine. Stop by your local Research Center to pick up a copy! While the chestnut is not as common as other specialty nut and fruit crops grown in the United States, the tasty treat has found a home at the University…
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A Signature Event
After a four-year hiatus, the Missouri Chestnut Roast returned to the University of Missouri Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center last year, with more than 1,000 people attending the event. The Missouri Chestnut Roast is the MU Center for Agroforestry’s signature event – and it will return for its 10th anniversary in October. The event will run from 10 a.m. to…
A More Hands-On Approach
The fourth annual University of Missouri Agroforestry Academy will take more of a hands-on approach than in previous years, showcasing the benefits of adopting agroforestry practices on the farm. This year’s academy, sponsored by the MU Center for Agroforestry, will run from July 24-29. Attendees will hear presentations from MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources faculty and other…