Student Organizations
Find your place, engage your community, develop your skills
The Darr College of Agriculture sponsors 15 student organizations that focus on professional development, academic excellence and community involvement. Joining one or more organizations provides you with leadership and networking opportunities. Make the most of your college years by getting involved within your major and your community!
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow is a professional organization that strives
to prepare students for the real world through the development of communication skills.
You can expand your practical knowledge about telling the story of the agriculture
industry for future internships and jobs.
Faculty Advisor: Kelsi Opat
Agronomy Club
The Agronomy Club develops skills involving crop and soil science to improve knowledge
and skills to move students' careers forward. Focus is given to leadership development
and networking within the crop science industry. You can participate in activities
such as stream cleanup and assisting with the Agronomy CDE in the Southwest District
FFA Contest.
Faculty Advisors: Melissa Bledsoe and Will McClain
Alpha Gamma Rho
The Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho is both a social and professional fraternity
bringing future professionals of the food, fiber and natural resources industry together.
Membership in Alpha Gamma Rho is restricted to men who are interested in agriculture
and its specialty areas.
Faculty Advisor: Michael Goerndt
Block and Bridle Club
The Block and Bridle Club strives to promote the profession of animal science, educate
students about livestock production, and unite students with an interest in showing
livestock. Block and Bridle hosts a jackpot show every spring at the Ozark Empire
Fairgrounds.
Faculty Advisor: Adam McGee
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Collegiate Farm Bureau is designed to build a bridge between agricultural production,
business interests, and local, state and national government. The chapter seeks to
keep informed of current agriculture issues and trends, while connecting you to the
Missouri Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau.
Faculty Advisor: Nichole Busdieker-Jesse
Collegiate FFA
Collegiate FFA is a club for any major on campus who wants to continue their involvement
in FFA. Members will continue to build leadership and communication skills, participate
in service projects and social activities, and recruit prospective students.
Faculty Advisor: James Hutter
Delta Tau Alpha
DTA strives to promote and recognize high standards of scholarship, leadership and
character among agricultural students. Founded at Missouri State University, the national
agricultural honors fraternity is for junior members with a minimum 3.6 GPA.
Faculty Advisor: Nichole Busdieker-Jesse
Forestry Club
Forestry Club enhances student knowledge and training in forestry-related skills.
Members compete in a Timber Sports Conclave including sports such as axe throwing
and team sawing competitions. Students spend time at the Woodlands, a property in
North Springfield comprised of 160-acres of Ozarks natural timber.
Faculty Advisor: Michael Goerndt
Horsemen's Association
Horsemen’s Association is an organization for students with a common interest in horses.
All horse enthusiasts, regardless of experience level, are welcome. Members who qualify
for competition will travel to sanctioned Intercollegiate Horse Show Association shows
across the Midwest.
Faculty Advisor: Natalie Mook
Horticulture Club
Horticulture Club promotes knowledge about ornamental and landscape plants as well
as fruit and vegetable production. Focus is given to garden and greenhouse production
in partnership with the Campus Garden. Members host a plant sale annually open to
the Missouri State community and the general public.
Faculty Advisors: Clydette Alsup-Egbers, Melissa Bledsoe and Will McClain
MSU Cattlemen's Association
The MSU Cattlemen's Association is a Missouri Cattlemen's Association-affiliated chapter
that strives to advocate for policy changes impacting cattle producers. Members attend
events like Beef Quality Assurance certification trainings and host events that inform
people about the importance of beef production.
Faculty Advisor: Beth Walker
Pre-Veterinary Club
The Pre-Veterinary Club promotes interest in the field of veterinary medicine and
assists you in gaining admission to the veterinary school of your choice. You will
stay informed on current animal science issues, interact with fellow students and
host events to benefit animals in the community.
Faculty Advisor: Lacy Sukovaty
Ranch Horse Team
The Ranch Horse Team is a competitive team focused on western riding styles and reining.
Students can try out for the team and will travel if they qualify through the American
Stock Horse Association. You will train and ride on one horse for a show season, gaining
confidence and bond with the animal.
Faculty Advisor: Gary Webb
Sigma Alpha
The Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority promotes the
development of excellence in women in agriculture and strengthens friendship among
them. Members strive for scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service. Sorority
members plan professional, philanthropy, social and sisterhood events.
Faculty Advisors: Katelyn McCoy and Christi Sudbrock
Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society of Missouri State prepares you for careers in wildlife biology,
conservation and management. Members build professionalism, high standards for scholarship
and a shared passion for wildlife animals among members. Supported in conjunction
with the Biology Department.
Faculty Advisor: Lynn Robbins