HUTSON SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE UPDATES

Hutson School of Agriculture has been making significant advancements under the leadership of Dr. Brian Parr and Dr. Shea Porr. The school hosts various events like high school visits, state and national FFA conventions, NFMS, TN FFA Convention, and more, attracting over 2,000 high school students annually. With enrollment exceeding 1,300 students for Fall 2023, the school continues to focus on recruitment efforts. Additionally, they offer graduate programs with over 200 students enrolled, including options for Masters, Specialist, and Doctorate degrees. The school has also established new partnerships within the industry for agriculture science research and education, collaborated with organizations like Bayer, BASF, and Stine. Furthermore, recent developments include acquiring new property, introducing a focus on poultry and meat science, launching a Rodeo Team, appointing a new Department Head, Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman, equipped with state-of-the-art radiology facilities, and innovative educational approaches. The Pre-Vet/Vet Tech program witnessed a large enrollment of 434 students, and the Breathitt Veterinary Center features the only Biological Safety Level 3 lab space dedicated to veterinary diagnostics in Kentucky.

• Agriculture
• Education
• Research
• Partnerships
• Graduates

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1. HUTSON SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE UPDATES Presented By : Dr. Brian Parr, Dean and Dr. Shea Porr, Associate Dean

2. ASSOCIATE DEAN Dr. Shea Porr Associate Dean AES Department Head

3. High school visits, state, and national FFA convention, NFMS, TN FFA Convention Hosting ~ 2,000 high school students per year on campus Enrollment for Fall 2023 over 1,300 students RNO Number: 294 students RECRUITMENT EFFORTS

4. Enrollment: Over 200 students Masters Specialist (EdS) Doctorate (EdD) Online Options GRADUATE PROGRAMS

5. New Partnerships within Industry for AGRICULTURE SCIENCE Research & Education Bayer BASF Stine

6. NEW PROPERTY

7. Selected for FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative UAS Minor and Certificate Flight practice, drone maintenance, safety and federal policies UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

8. New focus on poultry & meat science New articulation agreements for equine chiropractic schools New livestock judging team Hosting 2024 American Collegiate Horseman's Association National Convention ANIMAL/EQUINE SCIENCE

9. RODEO TEAM RODEO TEAM Tate Papszycki

10. New Department Head, Dr. Laura Ken Hoffman New state-of-the-art radiology equipment New, innovative approaches to education Large enrollment 434 students total PRE-VET/VET TECH

11. BVC has the only Biological Safety Level 3 lab space dedicated to BREATHITT VETERINARY CENTER veterinary diagnostics in Kentucky BVC) is an AAVLD accredited laboratory in Hopkinsville and a critical piece of Kentucky infrastructure BVC has veterinary pathologists, microbiologists, toxicologists and other laboratory professionals on staff

12. DORAN ARBORETUM

13. EAGLE REST FARM Collaboration with Ballard County FFA for sheep and hay production Crop land improvements Home improvements

14. Achieve College Status VISION FOR THE FUTURE Oakley Applied Science Building Renovations Eagle Rest Vet School Proposal/Feasibility Study