Life of an Aggie: Mizzou Educates America’s Farmers
A new exhibition presented by the Missouri Student Unions examines the history of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The display addresses themes of student life, activities and academics. We also take a look at the establishment of the College of Agriculture and its traditions including Barnwarming and the Farmers' Fair. Please visit the exhibition in the Traditions Lounge on the second floor of the MU Student Center to learn more. The exhibition is on view now and runs through September 4, 2015. Beginnings Class in the Horticulture Lab , ca. 1905 (Courtesy of University Archives, C:0/3/8) Bidding for A College of Agriculture in MO The 1862 Morrill Act, sponsored by Vermont Congressman Justin Smith Morrill, transferred federal lands to the states in order that the land be sold and the proceeds used to establish higher-education programs in agriculture, science, military science and engineering. The Missouri legislature voted in 1863