Charting our path for 2019 Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Jan. 8, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
It is wonderful to hear the sounds of students back on campus this week with the start of the new semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The next 16 weeks will be very busy at NCTA with students engaged in classes, jobs, academic and athletic competitions, and internships later in the spring.
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NCTA to host “Ranching for Profitability” Monday, January 7, 2019
January 7, 2019
By NCTA News and Nebraska Extension
CURTIS, Neb. – A beef industry webinar and discussion will be hosted for viewing Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Efficiency and sustainability are important topics not only to cattle producers but to beef consumers.
Nebraska Extension will partner with NCTA to host the statewide discussion, “Ranching for Profitability” for beef cattle producers and NCTA Aggie students.
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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 –
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Wilcox native is Aggie of the Month Monday, December 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Agriculture education and agribusiness management are dual majors for the Aggie of the Month in December at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Aggie crowning achievement Friday, December 28, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A lifelong dream for a Sandhills cowgirl is coming true.
Eva Oliver, an NCTA Aggie, receives her crown and official title as Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2019 on January 5 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine.
Oliver graduated in May, 2018 from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis with an associate of science degree in veterinary technology.
While studying at NCTA, Eva was busy with her Vet Tech classes but most enjoyed the ranch horse program and opportunities to ride horses.
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A peaceful holiday campus Thursday, December 27, 2018
Dec. 27, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
This is a quiet time on the NCTA campus with most members of our college community at home with family enjoying the holidays and catching up on family events.
However, responsibilities continue at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in maintaining the Curtis campus and surrounding farm and livestock enterprises.
As a winter storm moves into Frontier County and much of Nebraska, several staff and students are tending to essential activities.
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Home for the holidays Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Dec. 19, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Students have completed final exams and returned home. Faculty had a busy week and a busy weekend calculating final semester grades which were due by noon on Monday.
The holiday season is a long break for our students so all return home regardless of the distance. NCTA is enrolling more and more students from outside of Nebraska so, for some, the trip home is a long one.
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Six Aggies ride at WinterFest Thursday, December 13, 2018
Dec. 13, 2018
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Exam snacks a welcome treat Thursday, December 13, 2018
Dec. 13, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – NCTA Aggie students are ending their semester with two last assignments.
Take a study break for snacks. Check.
Finish semester final exams. Check
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Horticulture major is Aggie of the Month Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Dec. 12, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Rebecca Saddler, a second-year student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis has been named the Aggie of the Month for November.
Saddler, a graduate of Aurora High School, is majoring in horticulture.
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