SEMO Department of Agriculture

09/25/2026

Join us for mum day on Saturday from 8am-1pm🌼🎃

📍1039 Bertling St, Cape Girardeau MO

Fall For Mums Day!

Don’t forget our Fall For Mums event will be THIS SATURDAY from 8am to 1pm! Come check it out at the Greenhouse at 1039 Bertling Street here in Cape! We have mums, and pumpkins too!

We are expecting Run Wild Soap, Missouri Master Gardeners, and Clay Club from SEMO!
Come check it out and bring your friends!

09/19/2026

🏆 A Champion Raised at the Farm 🏆

What a week at the 2026 SEMO District Fair! We’re especially proud to celebrate the success of our department in raising and exhibiting the Champion AOB (All Other Breed) Heifer at this year’s fair.

The heifer was raised and developed at the David M. Barton Agriculture Research Center under the dedicated management of farm manager, Mr. Collin Schabbing. Her success in the show ring reflects the consistent care, thoughtful management, and attention to detail that goes into developing quality livestock at our university research facility.

A special thank-you goes to our animal science faculty, Dr. Samantha Siemers and Mrs. Marissa Franke, and the many SEMO Agriculture students who spent time ringside throughout the week, supporting exhibitors during the 4-H, FFA, and Open Beef Shows. 🐮

08/21/2026

Welcome to campus, class of 2030! 🎓🌾

The Department of Agriculture is excited to have you join us. Here’s to a year of learning, growth, new friendships, and endless opportunities!

08/03/2026

Agriculture is one of the fastest growing and most diverse industries, with careers spanning animal science, communications, agribusiness, technology, and beyond. Discover how SEMO Agriculture combines hands-on learning with real-world experience to prepare you for a career that makes a difference - your future starts here!

Discover traditional and innovative agriculture jobs with SEMO. From farm to policy, SEMO prepares you for a future rooted in impact and opportunity.

07/28/2026

Autumn is an outstanding student in our Ag Education program! ✏️📓🐮

⭐️Summer Educator Spotlight ⭐

Next up, welcome summer educator, Autumn Jones!

Autumn is spending another summer with Ag Moves. She attends Southeast Missouri State University and studies agricultural education. Autumn is teaching students in Blanchard, Malden, and Sikeston, as well as leading lessons at SEMO University for Youth Children. We're so glad you decided to join us again this summer!

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06/22/2026

We don't just encourage internships - we require them because we believe real-world experience is one of the most valuable parts of a student's education!

Internships allow students to apply classroom knowledge, build professional networks, develop career-ready skills, and gain confidence in their future profession.

Recent graduate Lainey Canning is a great example. What started as an internship with Wehmeyer Seed Company led to a full-time career in agricultural marketing and communications after graduation. Her experience highlights the impact of hands-on learning, industry connections, and stepping outside the classroom.

We're proud of our students who have embraced experiential learning opportunities this summer and the industry partners who continue to help prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders!

SEMO agriculture graduate Cammie Cannings turns internship into full-time role with Whmeyer Seed Company, showcasing career-ready skills from SEMO.

06/16/2026

From a seventh-generation family farm in Bloomfield, Missouri, to pursuing a future in agricultural law, recent Agriculture Industry graduate Wyatt Hendley is turning his passion for agriculture into a career dedicated to serving rural communities. 🌾⚖️

Through leadership opportunities, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections at SEMO, Wyatt is prepared to return home after law school and advocate for the farmers who helped shape his journey. We are proud to celebrate his undergraduate accomplishments and look forward to what comes next!

SEMO agribusiness graduate Hendley Wendle heads to law school to study agricultural law, aiming to support Missouri farmers and rural communities.

04/25/2026

A well-deserved recognition for an outstanding student 👏🏻

Congratulations to Lainey Canning, a senior double majoring in Animal Science and Ag Communications, on being named a recipient of the President’s Spirit of Southeast Award! This honor celebrates her leadership, active involvement across campus, and the positive energy she brings to the SEMO community each day.

We’re proud to have Lainey represent our department so well - join us in congratulating her on this incredible achievement!

04/22/2026

Help us congratulate our outstanding faculty on their recent honors 🎉

We’re proud to recognize Mrs. Marissa Franke for excellence in student advising and Dr. Shakirah Nakasagga for excellence in online teaching—two areas that make a lasting impact on our students’ success. Thank you for your dedication, innovation, and commitment to going above and beyond in and out of the classroom 👏🏻

04/21/2026

Nothing better than current students helping future Redhawks find their home at SEMO!

So proud of the way they represented us and our department at the MO State FFA Convention 🐮🌱🌼