Western Texas College Agriculture Department

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

At the Western Texas College Agriculture Department, students gain hands-on experience through our nationally competitive Meats Judging Team and Swine Show Team while also earning scholarship opportunities. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals, meet peers, and create leadership skills that you will carry through your professional life!

Swine Show Team – Exhibit breeding stock at major shows, help make herd management decisions, and gain real-world livestock experience.

Meats Judging Team – Develop industry skills in carcass evaluation, grading, and meat science while competing at the collegiate level.

Ready to take your agriculture education beyond the classroom?

📲 Apply today:
Meats Judging- https://www.wtc.edu/page/meatjudgingteamscholarshipapplication
Swine Show Team- https://www.wtc.edu/page/swineshowteamscholarshipapplication

We hope to welcome you to the Westerner family!

06/02/2026

Yesterday, we were excited to welcome Upward Bound students to the WTC Farm for a tour and an opportunity to explore the many careers and opportunities available in agriculture!

Upward Bound is a college preparatory program dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals through academic support, college readiness activities, campus visits, and more. During their visit, we discussed the programs offered at WTC, the hands-on learning experiences available to students, and the opportunities they can gain by joining us. We also shared how agriculture connects to education, innovation, and rewarding careers that make a difference in our communities.

Thank you to the students and staff for spending time with us. We loved having you at the farm and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future!

05/28/2026

College isn’t cheap. Trade schools aren’t cheap. Building a future isn’t cheap.

That’s why the Behind the Chutes Scholarship exists.

This scholarship is open to graduating seniors, current college students, trade schools, junior colleges, and graduate programs tied to the agricultural industry.

Deadline to apply is May 31.

Learn More & Apply:
https://www.behindthechutes.com/donate

05/26/2026

Looking for Volunteer Hours & Hands-On Experience?

WTC is giving students the opportunity to earn community service and scholarship hours while gaining real-world agricultural experience right here on the farm!

This opportunity is open to:
- Dual credit students attending a Scurry County high school
- Graduates of a Scurry County high school who participated in dual credit courses
- Returning WTC dual credit students seeking renewal
- Scurry County homeschool students seeking dual credit Early Admission

Volunteers will assist with daily farm operations, livestock care, and hands-on projects while gaining valuable agricultural experience. Whether you have a background in agriculture or simply want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to build skills, earn volunteer and scholarship hours, work alongside our agriculture program, and get involved in the future of agriculture at WTC.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Tinlee Roland at [email protected] for more information. We can’t wait to meet you!

05/20/2026

Come Tour the Western Texas College Agriculture & Rodeo Complex This Summer!

Looking for something fun and educational to do this summer? Come experience agriculture firsthand in the heart of West Texas.

The Western Texas College Agriculture & Rodeo Complex spans over 270 acres, including 82 acres of cultivated land and 175 acres of native grasses. The facility serves as a living classroom, providing students with real-world agricultural experience that supports their coursework and prepares them for careers in the industry. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the college’s breeding swine program, which maintains 15–20 head of breeding swine and raises several litters of pigs each year.

Whether you are a student, parent, producer, or community member, we invite you to come see what’s growing this summer at Western Texas College Agriculture.

Click the Link Below to access the form, fill it out, and we will get you scheduled!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZgvh5lFeYfpYkGV3U8iZtiQaiBTEOmdnCgqsM8dPVYQ9kGg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

05/20/2026

Join the Texas Wildlife Association, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, & Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the 20th South Texas Wildlife Conference taking place in Cotulla, Texas on Friday, August 28th, 2026. The year's event will focus on the intersection of wildlife and livestock management. Early registration pricing available through 7/31. $80 General Admission, $100 after 7/31, and $40 for students. Registration includes complimentary lunch along with access to a host of exhibitors. Online registration will close 8/14.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from university researchers, agency personnel, and wildlife managers about the latest developments in South Texas wildlife management. Sign up today at https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/south-texas-wildlife-conference