About

Mt. Vernon (893 acres)

The 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
• 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

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