News and Updates
Ag Day on Campus
Prospective students have an opportunity to visit the Agribusiness Department on 6 special days during the school year. These days are called “Ag Day on Campus.” For additional information call the South Central College admissions office at 507-389-7334
Ag Days on Campus (PDF)
Agricultural Literacy Institute
On June 23 – 26, 2008 the Agricultural Literacy Institute will be held at South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota. This four day institute is designed of educators (kindergarten – post-secondary) as a continuing education opportunity.
Educators will be involved in curriculum training, resource development, and student project ideas of how to use agriculture in their classroom.
A first hand look at today’s modern agriculture will be provided and how agriculture touches all of your lives each and every day.
College credit from South Central College or graduate credit is available to participants.
FFA Events
During the course of the school year the Agribusiness Department hosts several Region 7 FFA activities.
Friday, November 16
- Region 7 Dairy Foods CDE
- Region 7 Poultry Judging CDE
- Region 7 Soils Judging CDE
- Region 7 Fall Leadership Rally
Monday, Feburary 4
- Region 7 Ag Sales CDE
- Region 7 Public Speaking
- Region 7 Extempt Speaking
- Region 7 Job Interview
- Region 7 Creed Speaking
Thursday, March 6
- Region 7 Farm Management CDE
- Region 7 Ag Mechanics CDE
- Region 7 Crops CDE
- Region 7 Ag Issues CDE
- Region 7 Market Plan CDE
- Region 7 Talent CDE
- Region 7 Spring Leadership Meeting
- Ag Mechanics Invitational CDE