Horticulture/Agronomy Specialization
Dr. Charlie Apter, Ph.D. (Horticulture)
Assistant Professor
158 Barnett Hall
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4584
capter@truman.edu
Dr. Mark Campbell, Ph.D. (Agronomy)
Associate Professor
162 Barnett Hall
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4280
campbell@truman.edu
DEGREE OFFERED
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COURSES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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RESEARCH
Agronomy and biology faculty and their students are currently engaged in the following research areas: wild prairie legumes for inter-planting in warm-season grass pastures, winter cover crops for grain fields, soil water movement in Northeast Missouri soils, atrazine resistant pigweeds, the effects of different farming systems on soil microorganisms, corn breeding, and molecular genetics. It is possible to do horticultural research in the greenhouse located at the University Farm, in a small vineyard or a small orchard, also located at the University Farm.
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FACILITIES
The University Farm at Truman State University consists of 400 acres, located about one mile from the campus, on the edge of Kirksville. The Farm includes 54 acres of cropland (alfalfa-orchard grass hay and corn) and 6 acres devoted to undergraduate agronomic research; the remainder is pasture land for the University horse and cattle herds. Facilities include: barns, shops, and some on-farm student housing. Classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, and a computer suite are located in Barnett Hall. Within the next 6 months (by March 1 2004) approximately $700,000 of new facilities will be built at the Farm.
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INTERNSHIPS
Internships at off-campus sites in research, agri-business, or with governmental agencies are attainable and are encouraged. Furthermore, internships are also available in other parts of the U.S. or abroad.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Truman State University offers a variety of scholarships based on demonstrated academic ability. To apply for Truman State University's scholarships, students only need to complete and submit an application for admission to the University. To be considered for competitive scholarships, applications must be received by November 15 of each year. Non-competitive or automatic scholarships are available to applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic records regardless of the time the application is submitted.
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APPLICATIONS
Application for admissions at Truman State University is free. Admissions is highly selective and competitive. Students interested in Truman State University are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible. Visit the Admissions Office webpage for more information.
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