About
Mt. Vernon (893 acres)
Local WeatherThe Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) was established in 1959; the site represents various soil types in this region. Serving 22 counties, this center addresses the main agricultural concerns of area industries including beef, forage and horticultural crop production.
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Directions
14548 Highway H
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Located 4 miles SW of Mt. Vernon.
Westbound: Exit 44 off I-44, turn left onto Highway H for 2 miles.
Eastbound: Exit 38 continue east 4 miles on south outer road.
Contact
For general questions, contact Sarah Grubaugh, 417-466-2148
Staff
- Director – Jay Chism, Chismj@missouri.edu
- Assistant Professor, Horticulture Research – Andy Thomas, ThomasAL@missouri.edu
- Research Assistant Professor & State Extension Specialist in Livestock Systems – Cecilia Constantino Rocha, c.constantinorocha@missouri.edu
- Senior Research Specialist: Agronomy – Matt Massie, MassieM@missouri.edu & Caleb O’Neal, onealc@missouri.edu
- Farm Manager – Chad Duit, chadduit@missouri.edu
- Outreach Coordinator – Kaylin Francisco, krfkhx@missouri.edu
- Technical Coordinator – Eric Nyamwange, nyamwangee@missouri.edu
Research Highlights
- Beef genetics, nutrition and management systems.
- Horticultural and alternative crop research includes elderberry and grape cultivation.
- Monarch Waystation and pollinator education plots.
Extension & Education
- Annual High School Career Exploration Day & Public Field Day Day.
- Workshops feature timely topics in ag and horticulture production.
- Education Center available for rent.
- CAFNR undergraduate and graduate students gain research and educational experience at AES REEC across the state.
- MU Extension – Agriculture and Environment Program