Tarleton State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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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 the 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

10/22/2026

Wishing our Texans a restful fall break! 🍂

We hope you enjoy this time to relax and recharge. We'll see you back on campus soon!

10/21/2026

The 99th National FFA Convention is here!

Come see us at Booth 2810 and discover more about Tarleton State University, our programs, student opportunities, and what it means to be a Texan! 💜

10/19/2026

We had a great time at our annual COANR Alumni Breakfast! 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a morning of reminiscing, reconnecting, and honoring our 50-year graduates. We loved catching up with our alumni and celebrating the Tarleton State COANR family! A special thank you to our dedicated faculty, staff, student organizations, and donors for helping make this event a success!

10/16/2026

On the move and counting down the hours till Alumni Breakfast! 💜

Will you be joining us? Let us know in the comments! 👇

10/15/2026

Location: Right where we belong. 📍💜

From the Dairy Center to the Ag Mechanics Building, there's no place we'd rather be than COANR!

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

We're celebrating National Farmers Day by sharing Ag facts with students around campus and recognizing the farmers and ranchers who keep our industry thriving! 🌾💜

How many of these facts did you know?

10/09/2026

New products have arrived at The Purple Tractor!

We’re excited to introduce the first co-branded product featuring Wilks Ranch – premium Angus beef produced in Texas.

The Purple Tractor is about more than retail. Located within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the facility gives our students valuable, hands-on experience throughout the process. From processing beef in the Tarleton State Meats Lab to the sales and marketing of the finished products in The Purple Tractor.

This opportunity continues to give students a firsthand look at how agricultural products move from production to the consumer.

Stop by The Purple Tractor today and check out our new offering of premium Angus beef.

10/08/2026

Homecoming is just around the corner! 💜

Consider this your reminder to join your Tarleton State COANR family for a morning of good food, great conversation, and Homecoming fun at our Homecoming Alumni Breakfast!

🗓️ Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 8–9:30 a.m.
📍 Tarleton State Equine Center
1091 CR 518, Stephenville, TX 76402

RSVP Here:https://bit.ly/4ra6Hkr

10/07/2026

Interested in getting involved in research?

Research is a great way to gain hands-on experience, explore your interests, and build skills that can help prepare you for your future career or graduate school.

Reach out to a faculty member in your area of interest to ask about current research projects and available opportunities.

Your next opportunity to learn, discover, and make an impact could be right here in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources! 💜🌾

Address

1333 W Washington Street
Stephenville, TX
76401

Website

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

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