Ranch Horse Team hosts "Punchy in Pink" clinic and show April 7-9 at McCook Thursday, March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
McCook, Neb. – Training tips on reining patterns, trail course, pleasure riding and working stock cattle are topics for a western clinic for riders of all ages and experience levels on April 7 in McCook.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Ranch Horse Team is hosting its annual clinic and two-day Punchy in Pink Spring Round Up at the Kiplinger Arena at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds on April 7-9, said Joanna Hergenreder, NCTA associate professor of animal science and Ranch Horse Team coach.
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NCTA scholarship honors influential teacher Glenn Jurgens Wednesday, March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017
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Living the green dream at NCTA Monday, March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News Service
Curtis, Neb. – Andrea Burkhardt has lived her life amid seeds, soil and plants.
And, no, she is not a farmer or a rancher.
From her home in the far northeastern part of the state to her college campus in southwestern Nebraska, Burkhardt has had one goal – to establish a career in floral design.
The native of Winnetoon, Neb., is completing her third year at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis where she studies horticulture and business management systems.
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NCTA, Outback Stock Dog trial is April 1-2 Tuesday, March 28, 2017
March 27, 2017
By NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. – Skills of man and canine will be on trial this weekend in Curtis.
Efficient and low-stress livestock handling will be April 1-2 in a dog trial hosted by the Outback Stock Dog Association and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Stock Dog Club.
Events will be in the NCTA Livestock Teaching Center indoor arena beginning with a handlers’ meeting at 8:30 a.m. and contest at 9 a.m. daily.
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NCTA Aggies dig landscape challenge in Utah Friday, March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. – The mountainous beauty at Provo, Utah, inspired an agricultural trio from Nebraska in a unique test of their collegiate training.
Three students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis ranked 16th of 57 college teams which competed in the 2017 National Landscape Collegiate Plant Installation.
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Aggie Ranch Horse Team is Reserve Champ, McGinley wins All-Around at Cheyenne Thursday, March 23, 2017
March 23, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Cheyenne, Wyo. – Ranch Horse students riding for their college team from Curtis, Nebraska ranked well in their second major show of 2017 claiming the Reserve Champion Collegiate Team title.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture sent 11 riders to the show ring at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, competing in collegiate or open division events, said Aggie Coach Joanna Hergenreder.
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NCTA Women in Ag celebrate leadership Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
By NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. – Leadership and educational opportunities for women in agricultural careers is at the forefront for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Women In Ag organization is a popular club on the campus of the agricultural college for its community service and educational programs.
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Celebrating National Ag Week Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
A message from Dr. Ron Rosati, NCTA Dean
Greetings from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, home of the NCTA Aggies and future leaders in American agriculture.
This week is National Agriculture Week and Nebraskans join the nation’s consumers in recognizing the 2017 theme, “Agriculture: Food for Life.”
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Aggie Shooting Team led by Shawn Barger and Rilee VanDonge Monday, March 20, 2017
March 20, 2017
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NCTA 2017 mid-year graduates Friday, March 17, 2017
March 17, 2017
By NCTA News Service
Curtis, Neb. – Nine students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis completed their academic programs in December and have been working in agricultural and veterinary technology careers over the winter.
Eight received an associate of applied science (AAS) degree and one was awarded a certificate, said Vicky Luke of NCTA registration and records.
The students are invited to return to the NCTA campus for graduation activities on May 3- 4, 2017, including commencement at 1:30 p.m. on May 4, Luke said.
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