Events schedule
College of Agriculture
Have fun, learn more
From plants to animals and business to communications, agriculture has something for everyone. Students and faculty from all majors in the college will be available to share information about career opportunities and academic programs. Using our green screen, get your picture taken with historical pictures from the College of Agriculture. Waters Hall lawn.
Agricultural economics and agribusiness
Agribusiness provides food and fiber to the world through industries in your community and around the globe. Our programs contribute to the competitiveness of Kansas agribusiness and improve business and economic systems. Enjoy free popcorn on the Waters Hall lawn.
Agriculture education
Be one of the first 300 participants to complete the College of Agriculture scavenger hunt and receive a free T-shirt. Pick up your game card at the Waters Hall lawn.
Agriculture communications and journalism
The Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Club is waiting to serve you warm, fluffy pancakes and savory sausage. Tickets may be purchased from ACT members or at the pancake feed. 142 Seaton Hall.
Agricultural technology and management
See how students apply technology to agriculture. See the quarter-scale tractor team
(eight-time international champions), and look for farm equipment across campus. Drop
by the Agricultural Technology Management Club display to learn about club events
and activities, such as the ATM lawnmower clinic.
142 Seaton Hall.
Agronomy
From the field to the table, agronomy sustains the world’s food supply and environmental
quality.
Food, clothes and fuel are all produced from Kansas crops. K-State agronomy and Kansas
agriculture influences food security for the U.S. and developing countries. Learn
how to grow the biggest soybean plant and see contestant entries as we judge results
of the fifth annual Willie and the Beanstalk contest.
1023 Throckmorton Hall.
Animal science and industry
K-State Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s clubs will be hosting a booth highlighting anniversaries, birthdays, K-State’s 150th celebration and other important dates in our industry. Learn how the clubs promote beef in a positive and healthy way. Commons area, Weber Hall
Entomology
See how insects have made their way into popular culture and the reality behind the movie monster. 132 Waters Hall.
Integrated management of insect pests is moving rapidly forward. Learn how current research at K-State can make you a better insect pest manager. See live insects and mites infesting wheat, flour, dried beans, pet food, cheese and dry-cured hams, and witness demonstrations of integrated pest management methods. Discover some of the important flies that affect human and animal health. First floor, West Waters Hall.
Talk with current students in the Popenoe Entomology Club and purchase insect-related shirts and paraphernalia. Waters Hall.
Food science
See food science in action. Witness the eruption of a soda pop geyser in front of
Call Hall. See the microorganisms that make food tasty, participate in a sensory taste
test and see other exciting demonstrations of how food science is applied to everyday
life.
156 Call Hall.
Grain science
See the flour mill, bakery and feed mill. No other university offers degrees in milling science, bakery science and feed science. Bakery science students will provide tours of the baking science teaching lab with demonstrations of French bread and pretzel baking in 110 Shellenberger Hall. Try free samples and stop by our bake sale for some treats to take home in 204 Shellenberger Hall.
Let the Feed Science Club show you what its program is all about. Test your feed manufacturing knowledge and get information on the new O. H. Kruse Feed Technology Innovation Center.
See how flour is made on a small scale in 101 Shellenberger Hall. Walk through Whole Grain Goodness Information Station in 109 Shellenberger Hall and see how current research applies to you. Put your name in a drawing for a new Kitchen Aide mixer.
Take a tour of the state-of-the-art, fully operational Hal Ross Flour Mill, and buy some specialty flour products. Enjoy lunch on us! Tailgate cookout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hal Ross Flour Mill. Enjoy the entertainment of radio station B104.7 while you eat.
Tour the Bioprocessing and Industrial Value-Added Program buildings to see bio-based industrial and food products and demonstrations of snack food production on pilot-scale equipment. See products being used in Food Aide projects and season your own extruded snacks at BIVAP. Grain Science and Industry North Complex. Shuttles run every half hour from Shellenberger Hall.
Horticulture, forestry and recreation resources
Explore the University Gardens and learn about horticulture through activities and demonstrations hosted by the K-State Horticulture Club. Learn about basic plant care and adopt a plant. Check out the mock sprinkler system to learn how you can improve irrigation efficiency at home. Watch students climb trees using ropes and harnesses. Check out the bedding plant sale to see what’s new for 2013. Design students will be available to help you find the right plants for your landscape. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., University Gardens.
Plant pathology
Learn about microorganisms that cause diseases in food crops. Plant pathology graduate students will provide displays and interactive demonstrations to illustrate the global impact of these diverse organisms on humans. See how nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses affect food you eat. Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center.
Rodeo club
Learn all about rodeo with the Rodeo Club. Members will be there to answer questions about rodeo at K-State, whether you’re interested in joining the club or the team or learning about rodeo. There will also be roping demonstrations, a horseshoe toss and stick horse barrel racing.
Alpha Zeta
Test your K-State and agriculture knowledge by competing against your friends in trivia games for a chance to win prizes. The members of Alpha Zeta will help you learn about the university, the College of Agriculture, and the agriculture industry on the Waters Hall lawn.
Sigma Alpha
Young women interested in agriculture can find their place in the Sigma Alpha agricultural sorority. Learn how we develop professionalism, service, leadership and fellowship. Waters Hall.
Alpha Gamma Rho
Men interested in joining the Greek community with a strong passion for agriculture can find a home at Alpha Gamma Rho social/professional fraternity. We are a group of men with the goal of “making better men and, through them, a broader and better understanding of agriculture.” Ask any questions you may have and visit the house later on to see how an “AGR man” lives. Waters Hall.
Student organizations
Find our many student groups at the Student Union, Seaton Hall, Shellenberger Hall, Weber Hall, Weber Arena, Call Hall, Waters Hall, University Gardens, Hal Ross Flour Mill, Throckmorton Hall and Veterinary Medical Complex/Mosier Hall.
By the hour
7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pancake and sausage feed. 142 Seaton Hall.
9 a.m.
Flour milling demonstration. 101 Shellenburger Hall.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
9 a.m. to noon
Willie and the Beanstalk contest judging. 1023 Throckmorton Hall.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Plant pathology challenge: a game of knowledge and skill. First floor, Throckmorton Hall.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Landscape exhibition. University Gardens. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Arboriculture techniques demonstration. University Gardens. Residential irrigation system demonstration. University Gardens. Landscape design consulting/demonstration. University Gardens. Children’s adopt-a-plant activity. University Gardens.
Plant pathology graduate student displays. First floor, Throckmorton Hall.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
College scavenger hunt. Pick up maps at Waters Hall lawn.
Bakery science bake sale. 204 Shellenberger Hall.
9:30 a.m.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
10 a.m.
Flour milling demonstration. 101 Shellenburger Hall
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bedding plant sale. University Gardens and
K-State Student Union.
Insect Zoo. University gardens.
10:30 a.m.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
11 a.m.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
Flour milling demonstration. 101 Shellenburger Hall.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grain science tailgate. Hal Ross Flour Mill
11:30 a.m.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
Noon
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
12:30 p.m.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.
Awards presentation for largest soybean plant. 1018 Throckmorton Hall.
Little American Royal. Weber Arena.
1:30 p.m.
Soda pop geyser demo. Call Hall lawn.