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A herd of hereford cattle stand in a field surrounded by trees and ranch buildings.
The Journagan Ranch near Mountain Grove was given to Missouri State University in 2010 by owners Leo and Jean Journagan to insure the nationally accredited ranch and purebred Hereford operation would stay together long into the future. It is now used as a natural classroom giving agriculture students opportunities to experience real life ranching and breeding situations. (MSU Photo)

Missouri State to host ‘Round Up’ at Journagan Ranch

Guests are encouraged to register by May 7.

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Officials at Missouri State University (MSU), Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) and MSU’s campus in Mountain Grove will ‘Round Up’ alumni and friends of all three campuses for an evening of celebration and reminiscing at Journagan Ranch.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. May 14 at the facility near Mountain Grove. For $30, guests will enjoy a barbecue dinner, hear from guest speakers and experience the 3,300-acre ranch during a tour. Those slated to speak include Journagan Ranch Manager Marty Lueck, College of Agriculture Interim Dean Dr. Melissa A. Bledsoe and MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster.

Alumni and friends are invited to attend to learn more about Journagan Ranch and the William H. Darr College of Agriculture, strengthen bonds within the university community and showcase the enduring spirit of Bear and Grizzly pride, organizers said. Those who attend will receive a Journagan Ranch branded hat.

Guests are encouraged to register by May 7. They can register online at MarooNation.MissouriState.edu/JRRU23 or contact the MSU-WP university advancement office at WPAlumni@MissouriState.eduor 417-255-7240.

If you’d like to make a direct contribution, go to the Missouri State Foundation website at MissouriStateFoundation.org/GiveNow.

About MSU’s Journagan Ranch 

The Darr College of Agriculture’s Journagan Ranch manages the largest purebred Hereford herd owned by a university in the nation. It also is recognized as the largest purebred Hereford herd in the state of Missouri.

Journagan Ranch plays a crucial role in supporting the mission of Missouri State University to educate and train future leaders in the field of agriculture. By providing hands-on experience and real-world applications, Journagan Ranch offers an invaluable learning environment that prepares students for successful careers in agriculture.

Also, the diversity of the land holds numerous opportunities for university research for faculty and students in biology, forestry, geology, genetics, plant science, soil quality and wildlife management.