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.
Read Connecting at fairs and reunionsLife 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.
Read Life at the Aggie farm and ranchAggies 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.
Read Aggies on the recruiting trailYouth 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.
Read Youth in the field navigate to new heightsTeachers gain tips at boot camp Tuesday, July 13, 2021
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Tips to experienced and newer agriculture teachers could benefit six classrooms or agricultural science labs this fall, in part, due to an Ag Mechanics Boot Camp in Curtis.
Teachers from Nebraska and Kansas schools brushed up on skills, curriculum ideas and some peer-sharing sessions in a three-day camp at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Read Teachers gain tips at boot campCampus conversations Monday, July 5, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Welcome to July, with a busy kickoff to recruiting and outreach from the NCTA campus.
It’s been a whirlwind of conversations and campus visits at the end of June, several key to NCTA’s academic and administrative progress. I’d like to share notes for readers.
Read Campus conversationsAggies span decades of success Tuesday, July 6, 2021
By NCTA News
Aggies convene in Curtis
Loyal graduates and friends of the “Curtis Aggies” high school and college alumni showed up for Aggie Alumni Day on June 26, surpassing attendance goals for organizers.
“We had a terrific turnout to help our alumni celebrate 108 years in Curtis,” said David Fulton of Pleasanton. “Everyone really seemed to enjoy the daytime event, and a chance to get out and socialize again on campus.”
Read Aggies span decades of successReflections from Aggie Alumni Day Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
As I enjoy this period of below normal temperatures, daily chances of rain, and sunny days, I wonder where the month of June has gone. Here we are sitting at the halfway point through 2021 and it causes me to ponder.
Aggie Alumni Day
Last weekend we had the privilege of hosting over 100 NSA, NSTA, UNSTA and NCTA alumni on campus for our Aggie Alumni Day. What a great turnout, and everything went so well.
Read Reflections from Aggie Alumni DayRodeo roots spur career for NCTA coach Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. - Jaden Clark knows well the sport of rodeo across Nebraska, western states and even in the arena of the Calgary Stampede.
The native of Wellfleet has joined the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture here in Curtis as coach of NCTA Aggie Rodeo.
“I’m looking forward to this opportunity to further build Aggie Rodeo, and in education at the collegiate level,” said Clark.
Read Rodeo roots spur career for NCTA coachAg Mech set for first Boot Camp Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By NCTA News
An agricultural mechanics “boot camp” for high school teachers will be the first of its kind in recent years as a three-day summer camp at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
NCTA’s Ag Mechanics program will offer the mini camp on July 6, 7 and 8 in Curtis.
Instructors will receive guided, hands-on training in small engines, hydraulics, electricity and curriculum ideas for their Career Development Events for FFA programs and agricultural courses.
Read Ag Mech set for first Boot Camp