Campus clinic is August 31 Monday, August 23, 2021
By NCTA News
A walk-in clinic for the college community and public to receive a first Covid-19 vaccination will be Tuesday, August 31 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Any individual who has not been vaccinated is welcome. The clinic is free of charge.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered by the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department at the NCTA campus from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Union. The second shot will be given September 21, at same times and location.
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Monday is opening day at NCTA Thursday, August 19, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Welcome Aggie students to the new year at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. We are glad you are here!
We begin classes August 23rd and have a great orientation weekend planned for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Saturday is move-in day for our new Aggies residing on campus in one of the three residence halls.
A hearty greeting, as well, to the parents and family members who accompany their students for their move to Curtis.
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New faces, places at NCTA Thursday, August 12, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
The countdown has begun for our Fall semester to begin on August 23!
By next Monday, the Residence Halls will have their fulltime resident assistants moved in and taking their RA training (which includes CPR) and all faculty will report for duty in their respective units.
The Aggie campus will have a slightly new “look” in some of the buildings and a new face or two to welcome to our staff or faculty.
I look forward to greeting our employees at the Staff and Faculty Inservice on August 18.
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Cattle dog trials to Wild West Arena in North Platte Wednesday, August 11, 2021
By NCTA News
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – Working cattle dogs will take to the Buffalo Bill Wild West Arena this weekend (August 14-15) for the North Platte Summer Shoot Out.
Spectators can watch for free at any time Saturday and Sunday. Dog handlers will meet at 7 a.m. each day with contests in four categories of skill for the handler and their dog: Open, Intermediate, Nursery and Novice.
A Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. Saturday gives opportunity to interact directly with handlers and their dogs. A “Shoot Out” competition limited to 20 entries begins at 7 p.m.
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NCTA Aggie advocates for youth, education Monday, August 9, 2021
Josi Arnold is a listener, friend, mentor, problem-solver, and includer.
Her advocacy on behalf of college students was noteworthy throughout 2020, particularly due to the global pandemic.
Arnold’s appreciative supervisors at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture took note.
They’d worked closely with Arnold, who has been the NCTA Dean’s Office administrative associate since early 2020.
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Aggies at home on the range Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Aggies at home on the range
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
In this year of limited rainfall and parched conditions among many areas of Nebraska, livestock owners and grasslands managers are keeping a watchful eye on pasture and range conditions.
Measures to consider include early weaning to stretch feed supplies and maintain cattle health. Input costs keep climbing, making every management decision more crucial.
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Connecting at fairs and reunions Thursday, July 29, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Everyone loves a county or state fair!
Exhibits, animals, contests, food, carnivals, games, and often a concert, rodeo or ranch rodeo that fill the bleachers or grandstand.
Frontier County is heading into fair week in two locations, Stockville and Eustis. The two fairs are a longstanding tradition.
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Life at the Aggie farm and ranch Thursday, July 22, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
This week we have a summer progress report about students, field crops and livestock at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Experiential Learning opportunities are integral to supporting agricultural careers. Our NCTA farm and ranch, faculty, and “ranch crew” enables hands-on learning by youth and adults.
College courses for Aggie students plus University of Nebraska resources which target 4-H, FFA, schools, and Nebraska Extension help all of us in equipping students for successful and rewarding careers.
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Aggies on the recruiting trail Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
July is the start of county fairs across Nebraska, often mixed with concerts and rodeos.
Summer activities that begin at the family farm or ranch often are the result of months of hard work by a 4-H’er or FFA member. Or, in the case of rodeo, the entire family engaged in nightly practices and travels to junior or high school rodeos.
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Youth in the field navigate to new heights Wednesday, July 14, 2021
By NCTA News and Nebraska Extension Frontier County
Use of drones for crop management and weed control was a highlight at the 5th Annual Agronomy Youth Field Day in Curtis.
Twenty youth and four adults gained new perspectives and knowledge both in the field and indoors at the soils laboratory of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
One of the most popular sessions for youth was out at the campus farm, where a drone flew over a field to assess crop health. Later, the older youth could pilot the drone through an obstacle course.
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