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Animal Science Arena groundbreaking set for Dec. 15

December 5, 2023

The College of Agriculture's Animal Science Arena groundbreaking will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Stanley Stout Center.

 

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Now is the Time to Invest in the Future of the College of Agriculture - Troy Anderson, Ardent Mills

November 13, 2023

Troy Anderson, vice president of operations at Ardent Mills and K-State Class of 1992 graduate, has been a lead voice for the Ardent Mills gift to the Ag Innovation Initiative and believes that this initiative's success is fundamental to the College of Agriculture at K-State.

 

Agronomy Research and Innovation Center Groundbreaking with Gov. Laura Kelly

K-State breaks ground on Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

May 16, 2023

Governor Laura Kelly joined university, state and national officials in a symbolic groundbreaking for K-State's Agronomy Research and Innovation Center on May 15.

 

Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and CoBank invest $1 million in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture’s innovation centers

Farm Credit Associations of Kansas and CoBank invest $1 million in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture’s innovation centers

April 11, 2023

Four Kansas Farm Credit Associations and CoBank recently combined to give $1 million to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research. This investment will fund new facilities and renovations of current buildings, along with improvements in the technology and equipment necessary for interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research and continue to enhance the college’s exceptional student experience.

 

Ardent Mills donates $3.5 million for Kansas State University’s new agriculture innovation centers

Ardent Mills donates $3.5 million for Kansas State University’s new agriculture innovation centers

March 17, 2023

The premier flour milling and ingredient company commits to helping advance K-State’s global grains and food initiative. The Kansas State University Foundation today announced that Ardent Mills has pledged $3.5 million to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research.

 

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Kansas State University receives $25 million Challenge Grant Award

February 13, 2023

Kansas State University today announced that the university was awarded $25 million through the State of Kansas' Department of Commerce Challenge Grant program. The Kansas Legislature challenged all state educational institutions to leverage private monies with the state funds at a three-to-one ratio for facilities construction and renovation projects.

 

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Kansas Farm Bureau donates $5 million for K-State’s new agriculture buildings project

October 11, 2022

Kansas Farm Bureau has pledged the largest donation in the organization’s history: $5 million over five years to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research. The two new innovation centers will focus on the development and diversification of Kansas and the world’s food and agricultural economy.

 

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Kansas Soybean Commission donates $4 million for Kansas State University’s new agriculture facilities

October 11, 2022

The Kansas Soybean Commission has pledged $4 million to support the Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s innovation centers for grain, food, animal and agronomy research. This investment will fund new facilities, renovations of current buildings and improvements in the technology and equipment necessary for interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research and continue to enhance the college’s exceptional student experience.

 

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Janae McKinney

Strategic Communications Officer
Department of Communications and Agricultural Education
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Communications and Marketing Specialist
Department of Communications and Agricultural Education
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