The national society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) fosters academic and professional development in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

UK MANRRS connects agriculture and natural resource students, professionals and allies through a supportive network.

UK MANRRS

The UK MANRRS chapter hosts activities that promote academic and professional growth in the greater Lexington area.

Membership is open to all individuals interested in contributing to advancement in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Membership categories include student, professional, associate and business.

  • Student: A student member is an undergraduate or graduate enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited educational institution.
  • Professional/Associate/Business: A professional member is employed and is not enrolled as a full-time student at any higher education institution.

To become a member:

  • Attend our general body meetings and pay your membership fees to our local chapter, or
  • Join the chapter roster on BBNvolved.

UK MANRRS Alumni Affiliate Network

The UK MANRRS Alumni Affiliate Network engages professionals in fellowship and development opportunities within the MANRRS organization in the greater Lexington community and beyond.

Lexington Area Junior MANRRS Chapters

Focus: Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Horticulture

Advisor: Jacob Ball

Focus: Leadership

Advisor: Amanda Clark

Focus: STEM, Leadership

Advisors: David Laurenvil, Jaria Gordon

Focus: All Areas of Agriculture

Advisor: Graciela Baraijas

Focus: Career Exploration in Agriculture

Advisors: Eli Parham, Dallas Cooks

Junior MANRRS Leadership Institute

Learn more about the annual Junior MANRRS Leadership Institute.

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