MANRRS is a student group that provides a local and national network of support for University of Kentucky students enrolled in agriculture, forestry, related sciences and other interdisciplinary subjects, such as rural sociology, applied anthropology, math, chemistry and biology.

The objectives of MANRRS are to:

• Increase the number of students studying the agricultural sciences and related fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Emphasize the importance of agricultural sciences and related fields.
• Keep students abreast of state, national, and international trends in the agricultural sciences and related fields.
• Encourage scholarly achievement, advancement, and excellence among members.
• Develop leadership qualities in students.
• Aid in the recruitment and placement of ethnic minorities in professional positions in the agricultural sciences, forestry, and natural resources.
• Encourage research and its dissemination by undergraduate and graduate students and/or professionals.
• Promote career and academic counseling for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide information on employment opportunities for participants.