Tarleton State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Tarleton State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Tarleton State University Prior to joining the TAMU System, Tarleton did not offer any agricultural degrees.

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Tarleton State University has served as a leader in agriculture for over 100 years. In 1917, Tarleton joined the Texas A&M University System as John Tarleton Agricultural College. However, support from the surrounding community made it feasible for Tarleton to acquire 500 acres of land for the college farm. The college farm, now referred to as th

e Tarleton Agriculture Center, has since grown to contain facilities for equine, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, and poultry. Also located at the Tarleton Agriculture Center is the Tarleton State University Meat Laboratory, Aquaponics Center, Teaching Pavilion, Agricultural Field Machinery & Fabrication Laboratory, Animal & Plant Sciences Center, Livestock Arena, Greenhouses, and The Purple Tractor (merchandising teaching laboratory). Additionally, the Southwest Regional Dairy Center is located in close proximity to the Tarleton Agriculture Center. The Southwest Regional Dairy Center houses a 24-cow rotary milking parlor and is the only dairy in the Texas A&M University System. COANR consists of three academic departments:
-Agricultural Education and Communication
-Animal Science
-Wildlife and Natural Resources

Points of Pride:
-Agricultural Teacher Placement of 99%
-Largest Invitational CDE contest in the nation
-Hosts the National FFA Officer Candidate Preparatory Academy: in the last 5 years, 90% of the nationally elected officers attended the Academy
-Home to the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, which is the only dairy in the Texas A&M University System
-Only Aquaponics Center in the Texas A&M University System - Newly built (opened in 2019) Animal & Plant Sciences Center that houses six state-of-the-art indoor laboratories, The Purple Tractor merchandising teaching laboratory, four greenhouses, a 42,000-square-foot covered open-sided livestock arena, working pens, and animal facilities.
-$3.8 million Agricultural Field Machinery and Fabrication Laboratory opened in 2017

06/22/2026

Summer has officially arrived at the Agriculture Center! ☀️

06/18/2026

Agriculture under the sea was making waves at the first Intro to Ag Camp of the summer! 🌊 🐠

Campers dove into the world of seafood farming, aquaculture, and other water-based agricultural systems through hands-on activities like creating sea foam, oyster painting, plant propagation, and so much more. From water to table, campers learned how agriculture plays an important role in feeding the world.

06/16/2026

📣 Calling All Employers!

Looking for your next intern or future employee? Join the Tarleton State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Networking Event on September 8, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Tarleton Agriculture Center!

Meet driven, career-minded agriculture students, promote opportunities within your company, and build connections with the future of the industry.

Secure your spot today by registering your business using the link https://forms.gle/628wgAAHzgjyPcxc8

06/10/2026

The colors of COANR 🙌

Green pastures, blue skies, golden sunsets, and the people who make it all possible.

Agriculture is more than a major, it’s a lifestyle.

06/08/2026

Summer break doesn't mean that learning stops! Take a look at what some of our students in the Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources have been up to this summer.

06/04/2026

Happy Purple Thursday! 💜

The Joe W. Autry Building isn't the same without our Tarleton State COANR students filling the halls.

06/01/2026

Happy National Dairy Month! 🥛🐄

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is proud to celebrate the dairy industry and the producers, students, faculty, and alumni who work every day to support one of agriculture’s most essential industries.

05/19/2026

Good BBQ and even better company 💜

Tarleton State COANR pride never fades. Here’s to the memories we made and the alumni family that keeps growing.

05/18/2026

From broken clays to buckles, Shooting for Scholarships was such a huge success. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and supporters who came out and made this event possible. We’re grateful for everyone's support in helping invest in the future of our students!

05/15/2026

Have kids interested in learning more about agriculture through fun activities this summer? Register for the COANR Intro to Ag Camps!

🌊 Agriculture Under the Sea (June 16-17) - Explore agriculture beneath the surface through seafood farming, aquaculture, hydroponics, and more.
❤️ American Agriculture (July 14-15) – Discover the foundations of agriculture in the U.S. while gaining a deeper understanding of practices across the nation.

Get hands-on, learn something new, and see just how big the world of agriculture really is!

Sign Up Below!
https://www.tarleton.edu/summercamps/intro-to-ag-camp/

Address

1333 W Washington Street
Stephenville, TX
76401

Website

https://www.tarleton.edu/coanr/

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