Teams, clubs enhance Aggie academics Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 13, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
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Pamper your pet at NCTA Saturday, November 9, 2019
Nov. 9, 2019
By Nicole Wright, NCTA student writer
The NCTA Animal Care class will host Pet Spa Day on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterinary Technology Clinic of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Students invite the Curtis and campus community to bring dogs and cats for a bath, nail trim, ear clean, and overall grooming. Owners can drop off pets at the clinic for grooming services and pick up a clean and pampered pet, said Vet Tech professor Barb Berg, LVT, and event coordinator.
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Stock dog clinic starts Saturday Friday, November 8, 2019
Nov. 8, 2019
By NCTA News
College students in Curtis with a livestock dog by their side have more than a companion.
Their canine friend often is a partner in handling livestock such as cattle or sheep.
This weekend, two Kansas dog trainers are featured at a hands-on clinic at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Spectators are invited to attend, to pick up a few tips on stock dogs and meet the NCTA students who comprise the NCTA Stock Dog club and competition team.
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Sheep, goat meeting at NCTA is November 2 Sunday, October 27, 2019
Oct. 27, 2019
By Nebraska Extension and NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Livestock producers interested in Nebraska’s goat and sheep industry are encouraged to attend a Saturday conference at NCTA.
The Nebraska Sheep & Goat Producers are hosting their 2019 meetings at the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, starting with registration at 9:30 a.m.
NCTA will host the meeting for the NSGP members and general public at the Everett Stencel Livestock Teaching Center, said Kelly Bruns, Ph.D., NCTA interim dean.
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Aggies at Nebraska State Fair Thursday, August 22, 2019
August 22, 2019
By NCTA News
The “Aggies from Curtis” are helping the Nebraska State Fair celebrate its 150th anniversary.
The annual 10-day event in Grand Island kicks off Friday (August 23) with opening ceremonies observing 150 years of showcasing Nebraska agriculture.
Students and volunteers from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will be at the fair for numerous activities and contests which conclude on Labor Day.
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Aggie dog demo in Kansas Saturday, August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A demonstration of working stock dogs was a hit at the Norton County Fair recently in Kansas.
Student members of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Stock Dog Team were hosted by Kaytie Henrickson, an NCTA student from Norton.
The Aggies and their dogs showed the audience at the outdoor arena about how dogs can be used for safe, low-stress and efficient handling of sheep and cattle.
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Salute to the Class of 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
This week we celebrate the results of two or more years of hard work by our Aggie students!
I look forward to welcoming guests to Curtis as the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture celebrates with graduating students, their families and friends, and our campus community.
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Aggies around the state and nation Tuesday, April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019
NCTA Dean's Message by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Aggies of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are learning by doing in Curtis and also in locations across the country, including Lincoln, Omaha, Texas, Wyoming, and, Kentucky.
Our campus in Curtis is filled with students who are concentrating their studies in our specialties of agriculture and veterinary technology.
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NCTA community pitches in for disaster relief Tuesday, April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt and Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Disaster relief for Nebraska farmers and ranchers continues to roll onto the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Baled hay, livestock feed and fencing supplies are being collected at the NCTA for distribution to livestock operations affected by the March 13-15 blizzard and catastrophic flooding.
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NCTA to host weekend stock dog contest Tuesday, April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A final livestock stock dog trial for the season will be Saturday and Sunday at the indoor arena of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Stock dogs owned and trained by NCTA students will be competing in a collegiate class on April 6-7, said Judy Bowmaster-Cole, faculty advisor for the NCTA Stock Dog Team.
Other divisions are open to any competitors. Action begins both days at 8 a.m. at the Livestock Teaching Center.
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