As the final issue celebrating the past five years of the the Buff Brief,

we are highlighting

the facilities that contribute to students learning in our College!

Dates To Remember

March 29: Good Friday - No Classes

Feedlot Expansion:

USDA Rural Development Education Center

The Research Feedlot has served WT over the last 40 years, but will soon be getting an update!

The Research Feedlot expansion will be renamed

as the USDA Rural Development Education Center and will expand another 40 acres.

This expansion will include 40 70-head pens and 90 10-head pens for research purposes.

Graduate Student Housing

New housing is in the works

for graduate students who live on site 

at several WT AG animal units,

including the Nance Ranch, 

the Research Feedlot,

and the Horse Center.

Greenhouse Expansion

A preliminary proposal for a new greenhouse of 30,000 sq. ft. – estimated cost $10,000,000!

The greenhouse plan anticipates expandable bays, 10 offices, two large classrooms, 

a research lab and walk-in drying oven. Also proposed is a soil teaching lab, 

which would include a soil and plant grinding room with bay door/air filtration system 

climate controlled soil storage room and space for tools and equipment!

(This is not the actual greenhouse, just a representation.)

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center

The new facility is under construction to the east of the Charles W. Graham DVM

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) building.

Two-thirds of the funding for the multi-million-dollar facility will come from the Texas A&M University system, about $10 to $13 million will be raised through fundraising.

The construction completion is anticipated in the summer of 2025.

If you share an interest in supporting The Paul Engler College

of Agriculture and Natural Sciences endeavors by contributing to vital projects

such as facility renovations and upgrades, we invite you to explore the link provided below. 



Your generous donations play a pivotal role in enhancing our campus 

and providing students with exceptional learning environments.

Buffs at Home

Guests who visited the

Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

in March!

BASF

Climate FieldView Training

Fruita, Colorado FFA

High Plains

Antique Tractor and Farm Toy Show

Warner Seed

FFA

Career and Leadership Development Event

4-H Entomology

Zoetis

Buffs on the Move

Students, faculty and staff represented the

Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

traveling in March!

Illinois

Urbana

Roscoe

Nebraska

Curtis

Ohio

Findlay

Texas

Austin

Bryan

Fort Davis

Fort Worth

Hereford

Houston

San Antonio

Stephenville

Lake Meredith

A Moment with Mrs. Bachman

Pond's Ponder

This month we have reviewed the history of the Buff Brief and celebrated our past.

It is important to take time to know and learn from the past,

position ourselves to capitalize on the present

and be shrewd enough to properly prepare for the future!

Socialize With Us!

To Contact:

806-651-2585

buffbrief@wtamu.edu