Nutrien Ag Day BBQ volunteers needed, barbecue tickets on sale
As the 40th anniversary of Colorado State University’s Ag Day nears, volunteers are needed to support the success of the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ.
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Ag Day returns to campus for 40th anniversary on Sept. 11
Colorado State University’s Nutrien Ag Day BBQ returns to campus on Saturday, Sept. 11. Now in its 40th year, the annual event serves as a reunion celebration of community, resilience, and Colorado grown and raised products and their producers.
Craig Huffhines named director of Equine Sciences and Elite Bovine and Equine Genetics
Craig Huffhines, a top executive in the equine and beef industries, is returning to his alma mater as CSU’s director of Equine Sciences and Elite Bovine and Equine Genetics.
New Temple Grandin Equine Center opens on CSU’s Foothills Campus
The new Temple Grandin Equine Center totals 30,000 square feet, and includes equine, clinical, administrative and classroom spaces that support student learning, client success and research advancement for the equine-assisted services industry.
Pioneering potato breeder Dave Holm retires
This June, Dave Holm will retire after 43 years of service to Colorado State University’s San Luis Valley Research Center and Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
Entomology professor helps unveil new USPS stamp featuring Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly
On March 9, Paul Opler lent his entomology expertise to the United States Postal Service’s virtual first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for its newest stamp featuring the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly.
Research begins at new Fort Collins Temple Grandin Equine Center facility
The state-of-the-art facility, named for Department of Animal Sciences faculty member and autism advocate Temple Grandin, was created to be a place of healing, treatment, education and research for clients from diverse backgrounds. The center is the new home of one of the leading equine-assisted services education and research programs in the world.
College of Agricultural Sciences names second class of Nutrien Distinguished Scholars
Thomas Borch and Dawn Thilmany have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, and for demonstrating a significant impact on their respective fields.
Temple Grandin to speak as part of Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Virtual Author’s Corner series
Colorado State University Professor of Animal Sciences Temple Grandin will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as part of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Virtual Author’s Corner Series. The theme of the event is “From the Heart and Mind.”
Ag Adventure Guide engages families in learning about Colorado agriculture
A popular feature of the National Western Stock Show, the Ag Adventure education program continues this year through a printable activity guide that correlates with the days of the postponed stock show, Jan. 9-24.