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NCTA Ranch Horse Team members hosted the annual Punchy In Pink Spring Round Up at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook. From Top (L-R) Cauy Bennett, Elwood, NE; Sarah Jones, Minden, Iowa; Celeste Tanguay, Morgan, Vermont; Jack Berggren, Pleasanton, NE; and Lexi Schaffert, Aurora, NE.
Celebrating Spring Thursday, April 13, 2023

By Dean Larry Gossen, PhD

Spring has sprung! It seems like everyone I talk to is so happy to see the warmer weather arrive and ready to say goodbye to the cold. Let's leave winter behind us. I must admit, I'm still looking for those "April showers" to bring the "May flowers."

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Aggies could be found everywhere at the 95th Nebraska FFA State Convention.
NCTA Appreciates State FFA Wednesday, April 5, 2023

By Dan Stehlik, Faculty Ag Mechanics

Over 7,000 blue jackets flooded Lincoln last week for the 95th Nebraska FFA State Convention. The theme, “It’s Up to Us!” was appropriate as every contributor to Nebraska agriculture was engaged and striving for the excellence needed to build our agricultural workforce. I congratulate all who were honored and achieved their goals and, in many cases, scholarships!

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NCTA Ranch Horse Team ready for departure for the LCCC Ranch Horse Spring Round Up in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Horses Power Success Friday, March 31, 2023

By Dean Larry Gossen PhD

Educating students for careers in agriculture takes on many forms at NCTA, but increasingly they involve horses. Our Animal Science, Equine Industry Management, and Vet Tech degrees can lead to equine careers. Horse-loving students enjoy working on the Ranch Crew, caring for the campus herd, and competing on horse-centric Rodeo and Ranch Horse teams.

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NCTA Shotgun Team members (L-R) Cody Flint, Herald, CA; Nathaly Dragoo, Lincoln (social media mgr); Maddy Carr, North Platte; Gavin Tremblay, Hoxie, KS; Emily Miller, Norton, KS; and Nolan Buss, Stockton, KS. (Jennifer Miller photo credit)
Aggies Excel at Nationals Monday, March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

By NCTA News

What a week it was for the NCTA Curtis Aggies Shotgun Sports Team competing in the National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Emily Miller of Norton, KS, earned the Highest Overall Women 1st, Double Skeet 1st, Double Trap 2nd, Super Sporting 1st, Skeet 2nd, and Sporting Clay 1st. Cody Flint of Herald, CA, placed 3rd in Trap, in a tie-breaker among six competitors shooting perfect scores.

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The Nebraska Agriculture Industry Education Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Every Week is Ag Week Tuesday, March 21, 2023

March 20, 2023 

 

Dean's Column by Larry Gossen, PhD

 Teaching the next generation of farmers and ranchers has been the mission of NCTA since its creation 110 years ago as a high school. Founded as the Nebraska School of Agriculture, this model resembles what is known today as a magnet school: serving a particular field of study and addressing the demands of a changing world.

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Future Aggies enjoyed Discovery Days, vet techs celebrated precious days with friends before they embarked on internships, and competitive teams shined last week. Wishing everyone a relaxing spring break!
Spring Break Team Work Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Mar. 13, 2023

By Andela Taylor, Recruiter/Marketing Coordinator

Last year it snowed during spring break here in Curtis, resulting in a heart-warming news item and photos of students out on horseback feeding our NCTA herd, contrasting to what many college students typically do on breaks. The smiles on our students' faces while engaging in the work of caring for cattle show just what is meant when we say—"Where your passion becomes a career!"

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Veterinary Technology students (L-R) Jayden Robinson, Axtell; Shelby Kofler, McCook; and Elizabeth Schaffert, Culbertson are out on their internships in preparation to graduate in May.
Vet Techs Spread their Wings Wednesday, March 8, 2023

By NCTA News

The Veterinary Technology students to graduate in May embark on their 8-week internship experience after completing their difficult exit exams last week.

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Ron and Carol Krutsinger. Carol Krutsinger’s gift to help develop the next generation of beef industry leaders was made possible by the sale in December of her and her late husband’s 15,500-acre ranch in Dundy County.
Krutsinger Gift to Grow Next Generation of Beef Industry Leaders Monday, March 6, 2023
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NCTA Collegiate FFA members (From top L-R) McKenna Renner, North Platte, Natalie Johnson, Veteran, WY, Presley Brumbaugh, Sidney, IA, Lexington Jones, Blair, Jazlyn Nelson, Wahoo, Allison Lofton, Lodgepole, Chris Keane, Chico, CA, Zoe Gorham Hooks, TX & Broken Bow, and Riley Robbins, San Saba, TX.
Aggies Shine for FFA Week Wednesday, March 1, 2023

By NCTA News featuring NCTA FFA Members

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are the leader."—John Quincy Adams

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NCTA Collegiate FFA members (L-R) Zoe Gorham, Broken Bow, Jazlyn Nelson, Wahoo, and Haley Robb, Doniphan, recently stepped up to assist with a Career Development Event in Grand Island.
Stepping Up for FFA Week Monday, February 20, 2023

By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.

 "It’s up to Us!” is the theme recently announced for the 95th Nebraska State FFA Convention. It also perfectly captures what we see here at NCTA as we all prepare to celebrate FFA Week on February 18-25th.

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