Next fall the state’s thriving grape and wine industry will have a new group of trained professionals in the pipeline thanks to a program known as the, ‘Texas Viticulture Certificate Program.’ But before anyone can even gaze on a grape, they’ll need to apply to the program. more »
Outstanding students, staff and faculty from across Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were honored Friday (Apr. 26) at its annual Honors Banquet at the Merket Alumni Center in Lubbock. Sponsored by the Ag Council, the event featured a variety of honors. more »
Among the many student groups set to give nature a nudge on Arbor Day this Friday (Apr. 26) are members of Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Agri-Techsans recruiting group and its Ambassadors for Agriculture, which is dedicated to spreading the story of American agriculture and opportunities. more »
Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources kicks off its annual ‘Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness Week’ on Sunday (Apr. 21) with a number of events and activities planned throughout the week to showcase the college’s departments and student organizations to the campus community. Featured events include the Ag Olympics and the CASNR Honors Banquet. more »
With world population expected to grow nearly a third by 2050, agricultural production will need to increase by approximately 70 percent to meet the needs of 9 billion people around the world. As incomes are projected to increase in developing countries around the globe, the demand for high-value plant-based products, as well as livestock and dairy products, is expected to skyrocket. more »
The question of where to go to college was hardly a question for Savannah Leonard. Since she could remember, the Sonora native wanted to go to Texas Tech University. Her grandfather, both parents and her older brother brought home degrees from Tech. more »
Texas Tech University recognized 38 outstanding faculty and staff members with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources today (Mar. 27) with recognition of their length of service to the university community. The awards ceremony was held at Tech’s International Cultural Center Hall of Nations. more »
