![NCTA student Baleigh Miller and Dave move cattle in Denver last month. Working stock dogs will be featured Sunday at Kearney. (Photo credit to XP Ranch Photography)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/baleigh.jpg?itok=3r_6cUKR)
Cattle dog work on display Sunday Friday, February 15, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Stock dogs and their owners from southwestern Nebraska will provide a public demonstration of cattle handling savvy on Sunday in Kearney.
The Outback Stock Dog Association and Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Stock Dog Team will be in the livestock arena of the Buffalo County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 17.
“The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic is excited to work with Ed Merritt and Kelly Popp of the Outback group and the students at NCTA in Curtis this Sunday,” said Ronette Bush-Heinrich, NCC coordinator.
Read Cattle dog work on display Sunday![Emily Hubbell of Lexington is a member of the NCTA Stock Dog Club and boards Kota at the campus dog kennel. (Angela Crouse photo for NCTA News)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/EmilyH.Kota_.jpg?itok=h6RufHA2)
Avenues for NCTA Aggies Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Feb. 6, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - The road to college education in Curtis, Nebraska, is a two-way street. Often the travels made by a student to their farm, ranch or home residence involve a pickup truck.
That is because we are a rural campus at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, serving the needs of our NCTA Aggie students who are studying agriculture and veterinary technology programs.
Read Avenues for NCTA Aggies![A student study group at NCTA’s Veterinary Technology program. (Kennicutt / NCTA News photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Study%20Group.JK%20%282%29.jpg?itok=pqQrNOfS)
Animals, NCTA Farm and Aggie studies Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Jan. 23, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
It is winter in southwest Nebraska! Cold weather and some slick road conditions again greeted students returning to campus in this third week of classes at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Some of our NCTA Aggies had gone home for the longer three-day weekend, while others stayed and worked on campus or in the area, and a few participated at livestock shows in Denver at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo.
Read Animals, NCTA Farm and Aggie studies![In April of 2018 the NCTA Aggies capture overall reserve champion two-year college at the North American Colleges and Teachers in Agriculture national contest. (NCTA News file photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/1.Sweep71.jpg?itok=_nVj0lnc)
A successful 2018 at NCTA Thursday, January 3, 2019
January 3, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Welcoming the New Year and reflection at year-end brings many images and memories to the fore of our students and campus activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Our NCTA Aggie students, staff and faculty had another highly successful year.
An overview of 2018 includes a few of many highlights:
January –
Read A successful 2018 at NCTA![Participants and their stock dogs watch a Cow Dog Clinic in 2017 at the NCTA campus. (NCTA photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Clinic.Brent_.jpg?itok=Y79STQbg)
Aggie alumna returns with cow dog Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Nov. 13, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Lacey Haskell will return to the livestock arena at her alma mater this weekend with her cow dogs.
Read Aggie alumna returns with cow dog![Stock dogs are helpful in safe cattle handling for herding and sorting cattle. (Photo by Dottie Fulton / NCTA Stock Dog Team)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/727.jpg?itok=PEZ8bnnT)
NCTA: Learning and sharing Friday, September 14, 2018
Sept. 13, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
September is a busy month for agriculture as producers are harvesting crops, weaning spring–born calves and drilling fall cover crops and winter wheat.
The bounty from hard work and commitment to goals also pays off for college students engaged in academic enrichment activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Our Aggie teams in several collegiate sports have started their fall competitions. Individually, they are testing skills each has honed in classes and programs at NCTA in Curtis.
Read NCTA: Learning and sharing![NCTA equine students work with their horses at the indoor arena of the Livestock Teaching Center. (Craig Chandler / NCTA photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/161011_NCTA_5007.jpg?itok=M3Nl5cwk)
NCTA Aggies: Cattle, dogs and kids Wednesday, August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Animals are an important part of campus life at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. They are an essential component of our hands-on experiences in veterinary technology and animal science. Animals are part of many of our teams and clubs. And animals can provide support and companionship for students away from home for the first time.
Some NCTA Aggie students bring their horses to Curtis for collegiate competition as members of the NCTA Ranch Horse or NCTA Rodeo Teams.
Read NCTA Aggies: Cattle, dogs and kids![NCTA stock dog contestants in the Collegiate Division on Day 1 of the Nebraska State Fair stock dog trials were from left, Brenden Bose and Charlie; Kendra Marxsen and Tank, LeighLynn Obermiller and Griff, and Dorothy Fulton and Tang. (Courtesy photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/NCTA%20Four.jpg?itok=ffzz1CIg)
NCTA Aggies lend a hand at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island Monday, August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018
By NCTA News
Read NCTA Aggies lend a hand at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island![Past president of the NCTA Stock Dog Team Jolene Chmelik of Idaho and her dog, Gillie during 2017. The club hosts a public trial at campus on April 7th-8th. (Courtesy photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/Jolene.Gillie%20%282%29.jpg?itok=QPxkITBl)
Aggies spring into April Tuesday, March 27, 2018
March 27, 2018
NCTA Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Students returned to the NCTA campus on Monday after a wonderful spring break and are now in the home stretch before graduation on May 3.
Fortunately, on this agricultural campus students can enjoy the beautiful spring weather as they engage in experiential learning opportunities in our outdoor classrooms and field laboratories.
Read Aggies spring into April![Stock dog handlers with the NCTA Stock Dog Team and Outback Stock Dog Club visit while at the Cattlemen's Classic. (Bowmaster-Cole photo)](https://ncta.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news-release/GI.Classic.02.18.18.jpg?itok=jcKU7VvL)
Livestock sorting – the Aggie way Wednesday, February 28, 2018
March 1, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A slight of hand may be just the right technique for coaxing a wary goat, lamb or cow into the pen or corral.
Add in the well-trained stock dog and gentle persuasion is more convincing.
Stock dog handlers and about 50 of their canine partners are expected from three or four states in Curtis this weekend, finding great weather, hearty stock and energetic college students running the show.
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