Agriculture and Veterinary Technology

WNY Works builds skills to launch fulfilling careers

“WNY Works is a collaborative effort to heighten awareness and interest in associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit training to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for individuals to launch high-demand careers. The goal of this effort, in part, is to reframe perceptions of learning opportunities that lead to careers such as highly skilled trades and technical opportunities in manufacturing.” Betsy Penrose - VP of ASC Enrollment Management Read Article

Nearly 800 students visit Alfred State College farm

The Alfred State Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department hosted nearly 800 students during a pair of events at the college farm. Read Article

ASC Student exhibits at All-American Junior Dairy Show

First-year Alfred State agriculture student Hope Avedisian (Hilton) and her heifer Fortune finished 8th at the National Junior Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA. Read Article

Ag Students volunteer at Livingston County Farm Fest

Instructor Casey Arlig-Hinz and several Alfred State agriculture students volunteered at the Livingston County Farm Fest at Coyne Farms. Read Article

DiRado, Hellwig, and Williamson honored with Advising Excellence award

Matt DiRado, Jeff Hellwig, and Andrea Williamson were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual Recognition Celebration. Read Article

Bliss and Tomm receive Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Alfred State’s Kathy Bliss and Debra Tomm have received Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. Bliss was honored with the award for Faculty Service while Tomm was honored for Classified Service. Read Article

Showmanship Competition a success at the farm

The Alfred State College (ASC) Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department recently held a successful Showmanship Competition at the college farm. Students showcased horses, goats, and dairy cows. Read Article

Pair of Alfred State students win Vanguard Award

Alfred State College (ASC) students Emma Bower (Fillmore) and Halimat Akanbi (Ozone Park) have won the 2022 Vanguard Award. The NET (Nontraditional Employment & Training) program presents the Vanguard Award annually. Read Article

Agriculture program featured by Country Folks magazine

Country Folks, a weekly publication serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic agriculture industries featured Alfred State College’s Center for Organic Sustainable Agriculture (COSA). Read Article

ASC Alum Jill Elston Receives American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Award

Jill Elston, a 2010 Alfred State College (ASC) graduate of the Vet Tech program, is the recipient of the 2021 American Human Hero Veterinary Nurse Award. Read Article