Dr. Wendy Hind, vice president of university affairs at the University of Nebraska, learns from Monty, the python, that NCTA is a hands-on learning institution. (NCTA News photo)
NCTA’s mission within the University of Nebraska Tuesday, July 24, 2018

July 24, 2018                                                                                          

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Dr. Brad Ramsdale, agronomy professor at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, discusses plant and weed identification at the Youth Agronomy Field Day in 2017. Students, ages 8-19, are encouraged to register by August 3 for the 2018 event. (Nebraska Extension photo)
Agronomy roots STEM to youth Monday, July 23, 2018

July 23, 2018

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

Youngsters love bugs.  And, growing things. And, usually, playing in the dirt.

They can do all three and much more during the Third annual Agronomy Youth Field Day on Wednesday, August 8 in Curtis.

Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are organizing the event together.

“We have had a great turnout by youth the past two year, and lots of fun with hands-on learning activities,” said Brad Ramsdale, Ph.D., NCTA agronomy professor.

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Emily Griffiths, NCTA recruiting coordinator, is also a professional livestock judge. (NCTA News photo)
NCTA names new recruiter Tuesday, July 17, 2018

July 17, 2018

By NCTA News

A college recruiter’s nationwide career in the cattle industry is a bonus at the “ag college” in Curtis.

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Veterinary technicians are well prepared for careers in animal care. They are tested on more than 130 skills during the 2-year program for their associate of applied science degree. (Craig Chandler / NCTA News)
Students are the NCTA mission Monday, July 16, 2018

July 16, 2018

By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is making a difference in people’s lives by providing programs for food security and workforce education.

We appreciate our educational role and responsibility in rural development. And, we are grateful to those within the University of Nebraska system who assist us in carrying out our mission.

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Camden Wilke of Columbus will begin his college career at NCTA in August. He visits with NCTA Animal Science professor and judging team coach Doug Smith after winning a livestock judging contest in Lincoln. Wilke is one of many recruits who visited NCTA this summer to register for classes. (NCTA photo)
Confidence in NCTA success Thursday, July 5, 2018

July 5, 2018                                                                                            

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Students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis evaluate crop residue at the campus farm.Two of these NCTA graduates are pursuing a 4-year degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (Craig Chandler / NCTA photo)
Accessing higher education in Curtis and beyond Thursday, June 28, 2018

June 28, 2018                                                                                         

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The Aggie Alumni Association at NCTA recognized Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc., with its Alumni Service Award. Sandi Reinke Wendell is joined by, from left, Dan Stehlik, ag mechanics instructor; Dean Ron Rosati, Associate Dean Jennifer McConville, and Brad Ramsdale, chair, Agronomy and Agricultural Mechanics.
Aggie Alumni tap Reinke for service award Wednesday, June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018

By NCTA News

Agriculture graduates, partners and students received recognition Saturday at the 2018 Aggie Alumni Association annual banquet in Curtis.

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Aggie alumni and former staff reminisced Saturday at the 2018 banquet in Curtis. (NCTA News photo)
Aggie Alumni awards announced for June, 2018 Wednesday, June 20, 2018

June 19, 2018                                                                                         

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Class of 2018 graduates from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture include three friends now in agricultural careers near Hay Springs, Nebraska. Riley Abbott, salutatorian, Nate Letcher, valedictorian, and Erica Mowery graduated Magna Cum Laude with double majors in agribusiness management and ag production systems. (Courtesy photo)
Class of 2018 NCTA Aggies Wednesday, June 13, 2018

June 13, 2018

By NCTA News

Seventy degrees or 1-year certificates from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis were awarded in agriculture and veterinary technology for the NCTA Aggie Class of 2018.

Associate of applied science (AAS) or associate of science (AS) degrees were conferred in May to 68 students, and two certificates were presented in Agriculture Production Systems, said Ron Rosati, NCTA dean.

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Community support for the UNL CUSP scholars was evident at the completion ceremony on May 31 at the NCTA Education Center. (NCTA Photo)
Linking global agriculture: Curtis to Rwanda Monday, June 11, 2018

June, 2018

Linking global agriculture: Curtis to Rwanda

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture &

the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

say a HUGE THANK YOU for the wonderful welcome to our friends with the

    Rwandan CASNR Undergraduate Scholars Program (CUSP)

Our deepest appreciation to all members of the Curtis community who opened their hearts and homes to our Rwandan visitors!  And to the following:

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