Agriculture and Veterinary Technology

Dr. Philip Schroeder, Chair, phone: (607) 587-3983, secretary phone: (607) 587-4714
E-mail address: SchroePD@alfredstate.edu
Programs: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Technology, and Veterinary Technology

The Experience Opportunity

All agriculture students participate in hands-on experiences working with crops, plants, animals, facilities, and equipment. Students are involved with all the enterprises relating to their field of study. Graduates leave our programs with a true “feel” for the industry they plan to enter. Veterinary technology students are required to complete a 120-hour preceptorship (work experience) which gives them real practical experience between completing their first year and graduation.

We also encourage our students to have fun and take pride in the facilities by participating in “Kiddie Ag Day” where local elementary school students are bused in and shown the wonders of the farm by student tour guides. On Showmanship Day, agriculture students experience the fun of showing numerous animals, from dairy cows to alpacas, in front of a host of family, friends, and alumni. Other activities involving students include ag skills competitions for high school students and a dairy consignment sale.