Student leaders at NCTA Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Dec. 18, 2019
By NCTA News
Aggies who participate in student clubs and campus organizations have a voice in leadership at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Student Senate is comprised of the representatives of the 20 clubs and teams at the agricultural campus, said KayLee Rasmussen of Burwell, Student Senate president.
“Each of the clubs or teams sends a first-year and second-year student to serve on the senate,” said Rasmussen, an animal science major who is secretary of the Aggies Shotgun Sports Team.
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Aggies show ranch horses in Colorado Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Nov. 27, 2019
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Wright shares Aggie of Month honor Monday, November 18, 2019
Nov. 18, 2019
A young girl’s passion for horses has led her to a collegiate career studying equine management in Curtis.
Lincoln native Emmaly Wright is a third-year student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Aggie fall season wrap-up Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 14, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Season travels are winding down this fall for five of the competition teams at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Teams, clubs enhance Aggie academics Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 13, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
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Popular horse trainer returns to NCTA Monday, November 11, 2019
Nov. 11, 2019
By NCTA News
Equine enthusiasts will again fill an indoor arena next weekend to gain riding and reining tips from trainer Sherman Tegtmeier.
The Ranch Horse Team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis welcomes Tegtmeier back to the Livestock Teaching Center arena on Nov. 16-17 for a clinic on reining and horsemanship.
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Aggies at Nebraska State Fair Thursday, August 22, 2019
August 22, 2019
By NCTA News
The “Aggies from Curtis” are helping the Nebraska State Fair celebrate its 150th anniversary.
The annual 10-day event in Grand Island kicks off Friday (August 23) with opening ceremonies observing 150 years of showcasing Nebraska agriculture.
Students and volunteers from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be at the fair for numerous activities and contests which conclude on Labor Day.
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Horses, livestock restricted on campus Tuesday, August 13, 2019
August 13, 2019
By NCTA News
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NCTA Aggie trail to success Monday, July 15, 2019
July 16, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. – It takes planning to chart a pack trip on a trail in the wilderness or through growth of tree-covered mountains in the West.
And, most often, the journey includes a detailed map for a safe and rewarding experience whether traveling afoot, or riding by mule or horseback.
Likewise, long-term strategies and charting the best academic course for all of our Aggie students is an important priority at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Kansas cowboy is NCTA Aggie of the Year Monday, May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – To ranchers and agricultural college students, the 2019 Aggie of the Year in Curtis, Nebraska, would be considered a ‘top hand.’
Damian Wellman of Prairie View, Kansas was named the Aggie of the Year by the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in an awards ceremony in May.
Wellman, a third-year livestock management major, is serving his summer internship at a ranch in Wyoming, the ideal spot for an avid horseman.
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