Ranch Horse riders to Colorado Friday, October 5, 2018
Oct. 5, 2018
By NCTA News
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NCTA: Learning and sharing Friday, September 14, 2018
Sept. 13, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
September is a busy month for agriculture as producers are harvesting crops, weaning spring–born calves and drilling fall cover crops and winter wheat.
The bounty from hard work and commitment to goals also pays off for college students engaged in academic enrichment activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Our Aggie teams in several collegiate sports have started their fall competitions. Individually, they are testing skills each has honed in classes and programs at NCTA in Curtis.
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NCTA Aggies: Cattle, dogs and kids Wednesday, August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Animals are an important part of campus life at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. They are an essential component of our hands-on experiences in veterinary technology and animal science. Animals are part of many of our teams and clubs. And animals can provide support and companionship for students away from home for the first time.
Some NCTA Aggie students bring their horses to Curtis for collegiate competition as members of the NCTA Ranch Horse or NCTA Rodeo Teams.
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Animal Science honors students Monday, April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Students in Animal Science and Agriculture Education at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are hosting a year-end dinner and awards night on April 26.
Friends and families of four “traveling” teams of Aggie Rodeo, Aggie Shotgun Sports, NCTA Livestock Judging and the NCTA Ranch Horse Team will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Curtis Community Center.
Students are from animal science, equine management, agricultural education and academic enrichment teams.
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Aggies ride for the home stretch Tuesday, April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
The Aggies are on the final run to the home stretch of their academic year!
From working horses to stock dogs, rodeo to agronomy, cattle breeding to entrepreneurship seminars, and so much more, our students are extremely busy caring for livestock and finishing projects.
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Aggies spring into April Tuesday, March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Students returned to the NCTA campus on Monday after a wonderful spring break and are now in the home stretch before graduation on May 3.
Fortunately, on this agricultural campus students can enjoy the beautiful spring weather as they engage in experiential learning opportunities in our outdoor classrooms and field laboratories.
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Aggies are equine and ranch savvy Monday, March 19, 2018
March 19, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Ranchers who use horses in their cattle operations rely on well-trained mounts in their daily duties.
College classes and a competition team at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture teach both horses and riders the practical skills specific to a working ranch environment.
The NCTA Ranch Horse Team recently proved that training and perseverance pays off.
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Aggies: Books, boots and saddles Friday, March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
A national observance of American agriculture begins Sunday for a weeklong salute to those who produce the food, fiber, fuels and families of our country. A hearty congratulations and THANK YOU to every individual associated with keeping us fed, clothed, sheltered and thriving.
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I Can. We Will. FFA Week and Nebraska Beef Tuesday, February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
This week marks the annual observance by the National FFA Organization in saluting FFA students and families with National FFA Week. The 2018 theme is “I Can. We Will.”
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Aggies offer weekend horse clinic Thursday, February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Spectators can stop by a reining and horsemanship clinic in Curtis this weekend as college students gain tips on working with their equine counterparts.
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