Department of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University

Department of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University The Department of Agricultural Sciences is committed to providing students outstanding training in ag

The Department of Agricultural Sciences is committed to providing students outstanding training in teaching, research and service areas related to agriculture. Faculty and staff within the Department are dedicated to preparing students for success in the marketplace after graduation. There is no better place in the United States to study agriculture than the Texas Panhandle where agriculture is a way of life. The Department of Agricultural Sciences prides itself on our working relationships with the agricultural industries we serve. Students can develop their academic interests while pursuing degrees in Agribusiness, Agricultural Business and Economics, Agriculture (Teacher Certification and Non-certification options) Agricultural Media and Communication, Animal Science, Equine Industry and Business, Plant, Soil and Environmental Science and a pre-professional program in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Students are also encouraged to participate in the many co- and extracurricular activities aimed at providing invaluable leadership and personal development skills. These activities include our nationally competitive teams (Equestrian, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Land Judging, Linnaean, Soils and Quiz Bowl teams) and departmental student organizations (Agricultural Ambassadors, Alpha Zeta, Agribusiness, Block and Bridle, Collegiate FFA, Farm and Ranch, Horsemen's Association and Pre-Vet). We realize that you have options in higher education, and we hope that you will make the WTAMU Department of Agricultural Sciences your "First Choice" for obtaining your college education. Thanks for visiting our web pages, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or to set up a visit of our campus.

10/09/2026

Taking place along Russell Long Blvd. (Ag Row)!

10/07/2026

Happy National Coaches Day to all of our coaches! We appreciate all the hard work and time y’all pour into our students!!

10/05/2026

Behind every successful student is a teacher who believed in them. So here’s to teachers, thank you for your dedication to the next generation. Happy World Teacher Day!

10/03/2026
That’s a wrap on our Kansas junior college visits! Our team visited Pratt, Garden City, Hutchinson, and Seward County!! ...
10/01/2026

That’s a wrap on our Kansas junior college visits! Our team visited Pratt, Garden City, Hutchinson, and Seward County!!

09/29/2026

Look no further for your Fall Career and Internship Expo outfit ideas!

This Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First United Bank Center!!

Join us for Open House! Hosted by the Panhandle Agricultural Consortium on Saturday, October 10, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.Taki...
09/28/2026

Join us for Open House!

Hosted by the Panhandle Agricultural Consortium on Saturday, October 10, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Taking place along Russell Long Blvd. (Ag Row)
• Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center (HPREC)
• Veterinary, Education, Research, and Outreach (VERO)
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, Canyon (TVMDL)
• West Texas A&M University Paul Engler College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (PECANS)

Stop by each location for a chance to win a door prize!

Join us at the WT game to be recognized as part of the Open House!

09/22/2026

Happy Fall y’all!

Congratulations to the WT Meat Judging Team on an outstanding performance at the Eastern National Meat Judging Contest i...
09/21/2026

Congratulations to the WT Meat Judging Team on an outstanding performance at the Eastern National Meat Judging Contest in Wyalusing, PA!

Team Results
• 2nd in Reasons
• 3rd in Pork Judging & Specs
• 4th in Lamb Judging
• 5th in Beef Grading, Beef Judging & Total Placings
• 5th Overall Team

Individual Results:
Kade Lawrence: 2nd High Individual Overall, 1st Total Placings, 2nd Beef Judging & Specs, 5th Pork Judging, 6th Beef Grading, and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship
Mila Thompson: 3rd Pork Judging, 5th Reasons
Avel Zermeño: 4th Lamb Judging, 8th Specs
Lydia Sharp: 7th High Alternate

Congratulations to the entire team on a great contest! We are proud of all their hard work and dedication.

Team members: Jean Cu***ng, Addy Folmar, Annabelle Williams, Lainie Reiter, Luke Anderson, Audrey Sethaler, Wyatt Bullion-Braithwaite, Cayden Beatty, Cayden Hodnett, and Garrett La Deau.

Coached by Ryan Heitschmidt and Dr. Loni Lucherk.

That’s a wrap on the TCFA Beef Showcase! Thanks to everyone who joined us to compete and celebrate the Texas beef indust...
09/18/2026

That’s a wrap on the TCFA Beef Showcase! Thanks to everyone who joined us to compete and celebrate the Texas beef industry!!

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WTAMU Box 60998
Canyon, TX
79016

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