“I chose agricultural business because I worked at some family farms, and I really enjoyed that, and I love animals, so I knew I needed to do something in that field.”
Katelyn Merle
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“Jordan truly cares for these animals. The new enrichment tools are great for our animals. She continues to give our animals extra love and attention.”
Julie Abbey
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“Our students represented Alfred State with the utmost professionalism as they worked with students from other schools across the Northeast. They showed immense insight and tact as they analyzed the dairy operations and presented their findings to the producers. I am very proud of our students.”
Morgan McLean
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“This event allows us to bring students from across the state. School districts are here from as far as three hours away and they are being introduced to Alfred State and all the hands-on activities that we have.”
Kishan Zuber
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“Alfred State stands as a testament to the enduring value of agricultural education. After scrutinizing the top universities and colleges in USA, Higher Education Review has selected the top performers who have showcased exceptional academic expertise."
Jantha Evangeline, editor of Higher Education Review.
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“The competition was both challenging and exciting. We were tasked with trying to figure out a farm's biggest areas of improvement and make a presentation the next day to a panel of judges, which required a lot of brainstorming, creativity, and teamwork. Working with students from other colleges was a unique experience. It was fascinating to see the different perspectives and skills each person brought to the team.”
Veronica Ludwick
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“In labs we deal with a variety of livestock species. We have learned how to do medical work and I am looking forward in my future semesters to learning more about artificial insemination and more about genetics. The hands-on opportunities I have gotten here are valuable. These experiences have opened a whole field of careers that were not previously available to me.”
Dean Jackson
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“It is important to help others. Everyone has different things in life that they want to be a benefactor for. I do not think there was ever a doubt that we wanted to do something substantial to continue to help the best we can.”
Russell Herman
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“I am involved in a lot, and it feels good to help. In the spaces I have been, we have been able to create a community or family. It is important to give back to people who give to you. I have gained a lot from my experiences at Alfred State.”
Ashley Clemente
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“We have students from all over Western New York and from as far away as the other side of Syracuse here. This is not a typical kind of open house. Most of the activities are interactive so they got to experience soldering, driving excavators, wiring electrical circuits, and judging dairy cows. There were forty activities and almost every department on campus was involved.”
Phil Schroeder
Chair of the Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department
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