NCTA graduates value impact on their wallets Friday, December 22, 2017
December 22, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Graduates from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture can see college investment paying off when checking their payroll deposits.
In 2017, the college in Curtis, Nebraska was ranked first in the nation by WalletHub.com for “career outcomes” when compared against other U.S. two-year colleges, said Ron Rosati, NCTA dean.
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NCTA: Teaching and livestock programs Thursday, December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
This week’s column will feature Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture academic programs in animal science, equine science, and agricultural education. This column is a component of a four-part series on the award-winning programs at NCTA.
The Agriculture Production Systems - Animal Science and Agricultural Education Division draws the great enrollment to campus with over 110 students in courses such as livestock production, feedlot management and equine management.
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Cattle industry leaders mentor Aggies Wednesday, December 13, 2017
December 13, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Aggie students are joining cattle producers and industry leaders as members of Nebraska’s largest beef industry organization.
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NCTA students, crops and machines Monday, December 11, 2017
Dec. 9, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
Agronomy, agricultural mechanics and urban agriculture are areas featured this week in our four-part series about academic divisions at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Brad Ramsdale is the chair of the Agronomy and Agricultural Mechanics Division of Agricultural Production Systems. Dr. Ramsdale also coaches the NCTA Crops Judging Team which won the 2017 National Championship among 2-year colleges.
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Riding for the brand Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Dec. 5, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
LOVELAND, Colo. _ Horses and riders in a working stock horse competition in Colorado last weekend returned to Nebraska with winning attitudes and awards.
The Aggie Ranch Horse Team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis brought home the Reserve Champion Collegiate Team title after three days in the arena at The Ranch at the Larimer County Fairgrounds near Loveland, Colo.
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NCTA clubs, teams are student leaders Friday, December 1, 2017
December 1, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Students standing on the “capitol steps” in a group photo taken this fall at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are student leaders.
With the pillars of Ag Hall as the backdrop for the photo, the NCTA Student Senate represents Aggie student clubs, organizations and collegiate teams, and a campus population of 250 fulltime students.
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NCTA is into Business Thursday, November 30, 2017
Nov. 30, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
I would like to feature our award-winning academic divisions of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture during the next four editions of the NCTA Dean’s Column.
We will start this week by featuring the programs, faculty and student organizations associated with Agribusiness Management.
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Shotgunners aim for prizes Wednesday, November 29, 2017
November 29, 2017
By NCTA News
Sportsmen and recreationists can test their skills Saturday with local college students in a friendly competition in Curtis called, “Take Home the Bacon.”
The Aggie Shotgun Sports Club at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will host its annual clay target fun day at the Curtis Gun Club located on East Highway 23 east of Curtis, said Alan Taylor, coach of the Aggie team.
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Brewing up a business Wednesday, November 22, 2017
November 22, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Cup of Joe on the Go is just the shot of java needed to start the day for college students at their agricultural campus in Curtis.
A second-year, start-up venture for business students in the “Management Concepts” class at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has become a satisfying treat for customers for three hours on Tuesday and Wednesdays mornings.
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Thankful for Aggie advisors Monday, November 20, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
In keeping with our theme of gratitude during the month of November, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture this week extends appreciation to all who serve in an advisory capacity for our students at NCTA.
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