NCTA Hosts Inaugural Precision Ag Conference Tuesday, October 29, 2024
By NCTA News
Curtis, NE– On November 21, 2024, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will host the inaugural Precision Ag Conference, an opportunity to discover the latest farming practices through innovative technology and sustainable solutions. This conference promises to be an essential gathering for students, educators, and professionals eager to explore “the science of where”.
Read NCTA Hosts Inaugural Precision Ag ConferenceUniversity Beef: NU program takes farm-to-table to a new level Wednesday, October 2, 2024
By TYLER ELLYSON
UNK Communications
KEARNEY – From pasture to plate, a new University of Nebraska program gives students a true taste of the state’s No. 1 industry.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and University of Nebraska-Lincoln are partnering to launch University Beef, an innovative initiative that combines hands-on learning with high-quality dining.
Read University Beef: NU program takes farm-to-table to a new levelWelcome Students - YOU are the Future of Agriculture! Thursday, September 5, 2024
By Dr. Larry Gossen, Dean
I say this about every season, but fall has to be my favorite time of year. I love watching the leaves start to change colors, walking outside in the cool of the morning knowing the temperature won't be reaching triple digits or even the 90's, and of course, it's football season.
But one of the best reasons I love fall is being able to welcome a brand new class of Aggie students to campus. Having had a chance to meet each of these students during our orientation and move-in weekend was truly an honor, and I loved meeting each one.
Read Welcome Students - YOU are the Future of Agriculture!A Million Thanks to FFA Monday, August 26, 2024
By Caitlyn Krout, Agribusiness student
Welcome back to school to my fellow NCTA Aggies and students at schools everywhere! I am a second-year student at NCTA from Fair Play, South Carolina studying Agribusiness. The recent news that FFA now enjoys a national membership of more than one million members has motivated me to reflect on all the ways FFA has impacted my life.
Read A Million Thanks to FFANew Faculty Rooted in the Region Thursday, July 25, 2024
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Read New Faculty Rooted in the RegionCelebrating Faculty and Staff Wednesday, June 19, 2024
June 15, 2024
By NCTA News
We are pleased to recognize several of our dedicated NCTA faculty and staff members, as nominated by their peers, with annual awards.
Stewart Family Faculty and Staff Award
The Stewart Family Faculty and Staff Award, in its second year, sponsored by UNSTA Alumnus Jim Stewart and his family, comes with a $1,000 gift and was created to recognize one member of the faculty or staff who has had an extraordinary impact on the life of an NCTA student.
Read Celebrating Faculty and StaffTwo NCTA Leaders Honored Statewide Thursday, June 13, 2024
June 11, 2024
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph. D.
Associate Dean Jennifer McConville is ACTEN's Administrator of the Year
Four years ago, I embarked upon my first career experience in higher education and found the perfect administrative partner in Dr. Jennifer McConville. So, it is with immense pride to share that Jennifer received well-deserved accolades last week as the Association of Career and Technical Education of Nebraska (ACTEN) Administrator of the Year.
Read Two NCTA Leaders Honored StatewideSpring 2024 Dean's Honors Grow Thursday, May 30, 2024
May 28, 2024
By Dean Larry Gossen, PhD
At the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), we take immense pride in our exceptional students who take seriously the value of their education in shaping their future careers. The solid foundation they build at NCTA equips them for success, whether they choose to enter the workforce directly or continue their studies at a 4-year institution.
Read Spring 2024 Dean's Honors Grow
Class of 2024 Prepared for the Future Tuesday, May 28, 2024
May 21, 2024
By NCTA News
Curtis, NE – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) celebrated the graduation of the impressive class of 2024, with 89 students receiving diplomas or certificates on May 9. This milestone includes December graduates and students completing a second major, reflecting NCTA's commitment to offering stackable credentials that enhance employability.
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May 6, 2024
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