Virtual livestock judging camp will be June 16-18 Friday, June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
Youth interested in livestock evaluation can participate in a national, virtual Nebraska livestock judging camp on June 16-18.
Daily Zoom sessions from 10 a.m. to noon C.T. will be open to any age of youth, from anywhere in the U.S., said Doug Smith, animal science professor and livestock judging coach at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
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NCTA Aggies are educators Thursday, June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020
Dean’s Message from Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Graduates of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are applying skills and knowledge gained through their NCTA experiences in successful careers.
That know-how includes employment in Nebraska high school classrooms and laboratories with agricultural education and FFA programs. And, some are leading 4-H youth through Nebraska Extension, coordinating county programs with local 4-H councils and extension educators.
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Engaging in ag at NCTA Tuesday, March 10, 2020
March 11, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
We have another very busy week on campus for our students and the entire community.
Aggie faculty and staff at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are engaging students and our public in unique contests or educational opportunities beyond our spring semester class schedule.
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Aggies judge cattle at NC Classic Sunday, February 23, 2020
Feb. 23, 2020
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Beef cattle evaluation holds great appeal for 10 Aggie students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
“Our students engaged in a highly competitive contest at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Beef Cattle Judging Contest in Kearney recently,” said Doug Smith, livestock judging coach, and professor of animal science and agriculture education.
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NCTA Discovery Day is March 2 in Curtis Thursday, February 20, 2020
Feb. 20, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – High school students seeking unique learning opportunities as part of their academic portfolio in college are invited to “Discovery Day” on March 2 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
“Our Aggie students and professors always enjoy Discovery Day – a day filled with tours, conversations and fun – as they share their experiences in agriculture and veterinary technology studies at NCTA,” said Jennifer McConville, NCTA associate dean.
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On the road with the Aggies Thursday, February 13, 2020
Feb. 13, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Each week I look at the calendar and am inspired with the depth of educational programs for our students here on campus at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture as well as the outreach opportunities around the state and beyond.
Take a look at the “upcoming events” and you, too, can see many times for our stakeholders and partners to engage with NCTA Aggies.
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Livestock judges seek best traits Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Feb. 11. 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Selecting the top breeding stock for a beef cattle herd means knowing what to look for in an animal.
That’s the goal in teaching students about livestock evaluation at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Breeding bulls and heifers scrutinized last Sunday at the Iowa Beef Expo in Des Moines were among an elite set of beef cattle, say two sophomores on the NCTA Livestock Judging Team.
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At the heart of cattle judging Monday, February 10, 2020
Feb. 10, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
VALENTINE, Neb. – Four freshmen from NCTA in Curtis were among 50 college students who competed Saturday at the Heart City Bull Bash Livestock Judging Contest.
The Aggies of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture traveled from Curtis to Valentine for the second annual judging contest held in conjunction with Bull Bash events in Cherry County’s largest Sandhills community.
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Beyond the classroom Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Jan. 29, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Our agricultural and veterinary technology students are richly blessed with an abundance of educational opportunities through the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
Some of those applied learning experiences are beyond the campus classrooms or laboratories of this University of Nebraska institution.
For example, in the past week we’ve had three groups traveling to regional or national agricultural activities which are sponsored by their NCTA team or club.
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Busy January for NCTA Aggies Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Jan. 22, 2020
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Aggies are underway with their second week of spring semester classes at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and I’d like to welcome new students to campus.
We had several students transfer or begin their college career after the break. Welcome to campus, new Aggies!
Our residence halls are filled with students bundled in winter gear and carefully making their way across campus, and when outdoors caring for the NCTA farm’s livestock and horses.
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