Agriculture and Veterinary Technology

Students assist NASA with SMAP project

A group of students in Lecturer Jessica Hutchison’s botany class last semester were able to help NASA with a project that was truly out of this world. Read Article

First- and second-graders visit Alfred State Farm for Kiddie Ag Day

Hundreds of first- and second-grade students from area schools toured Alfred State’s 800-acre farm Thursday, Sept. 17, during Kiddie Ag Day. Read Article

Second annual soil pH clinic set for April 17-18

Students in the soils class at Alfred State will hold a pH clinic for the community from 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in room 103 of the Agriculture Science Building on the Alfred campus. Read Article

Farm hosts Alfred University women’s volleyball players for team-building event

Rechin said the purpose of the event was to educate and bond with teammates. Read Article

Area high school students flock to Alfred State for Agriculture Skills Contest

The contest included a variety of events designed to test students’ knowledge and skills in agriculture and veterinary technology, such as tractor driving, small animal handling and medicine, dairy judging, agronomy, and others. Read Article

Open House held for Vet Tech Center

“The Vet Tech Center is a top-quality teaching facility that rivals any in the region,” Schroeder said, “and helps the program continue to be one of the best in the country.” Read Article

Alfred State Farm hosts Kiddie Ag Day

“Between the beautiful weather, the enthusiasm of our students’ tour leaders, the donation of more than 500 cartons of milk and string cheese by Organic Valley, and the attendance of more than 600 kids,” Schroeder said, “I think the day was a great success.” Read Article