Tarleton State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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

Good BBQ and even better company 💜 Tarleton State COANR pride never fades. Here’s to the memories we made and the alumni...
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.

From broken clays to buckles, Shooting for Scholarships was such a huge success. Thank you to all of our sponsors, parti...
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!

Have kids interested in learning more about agriculture through fun activities this summer? Register for the COANR Intro...
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/

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 College of Agriculture & Natural Resources graduates!💜 We are so proud of all you’ve ...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 College of Agriculture & Natural Resources graduates!💜

We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and we can’t wait to see the incredible things you achieve next. Here’s to new beginnings and bright futures ahead! ✨

Congratulations to our agriculture students! 👏
05/07/2026

Congratulations to our agriculture students! 👏

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Tarleton State COANR graduates! Your hard work, passion, and commitment have made a l...
05/07/2026

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Tarleton State COANR graduates! Your hard work, passion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our college, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. Your future is bright! 💜✨

Congratulations to Jesus Cortes Mercado from Canovanas, Puerto Rico, for being recognized as the Outstanding Graduate St...
05/04/2026

Congratulations to Jesus Cortes Mercado from Canovanas, Puerto Rico, for being recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student from the Department of Animal Science!

"What stood out to me most [about Tarleton State] was how welcoming and supportive the community was," Cortes said. "I also saw firsthand the wide range of opportunities available for professional and academic growth...I wanted to take full advantage of everything the University had to offer."

Graduating with a M.S. in Animal Science, Cortes will be attending Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine beginning Fall 2026 to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

05/04/2026
Congratulations to Rachel Speegle from Weatherford, TX, for being recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student from th...
05/01/2026

Congratulations to Rachel Speegle from Weatherford, TX, for being recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student from the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication!

Rachel was also selected by the University as the commencement speaker for the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources/Mayfield College of Engineering ceremony on May 8th.

"I realized that we need more people out there to teach agriculture," Speegle said. "I knew I would do just that."

Graduating with a masters of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, Rachel plans to pursue a career as an high school agriculture teacher.

College of Graduate Studies - Tarleton State University

Congratulations to Grace Heavyside from Lipan, TX, for being recognized as the Outstanding Undergraduate Student from th...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to Grace Heavyside from Lipan, TX, for being recognized as the Outstanding Undergraduate Student from the Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources!

"Both of my parents attended Tarleton, so I grew up hearing countless stories about their time here and the many opportunities the University offered them, which made Tarleton always feel like home for me." Heavyside said. "I never really considered other schools because Tarleton was the only place I was ever meant to go."

Graduating with a B.S. in Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences, Heavyside will be continuing her education at Tarleton State University in the pursuit of a master's degree focusing on soil science and sustainable agriculture.

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Stephenville, TX
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