Forestry & Agriculture Programs with Annabelle

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From the tallest towering pines to the smallest of saplings, SFA is a leader in forestry and agriculture education. Getting to experience that firsthand is Annabelle, a student who’s benefiting from SFA’s expansive curriculum, covering topics from soil science to range management while pursuing her ag communications degree. Annabelle, tell us how SFA is preparing you for a career in the great outdoors. Take it away.

– Thank you, Alex, and howdy everybody. I joined FFA in high school, despite not having a clue about what I was doing, but the support was so great that I decided I wanted to be a part of the ag industry forever. I wanted an ag program in college that would be both a collaborative and supportive community, while simultaneously recognizing me as an individual. I’ve gotten all of that more right here at SFA. Because of the small class sizes, I’m able to know my professors on a personal level. They know my strengths, goals, and how to support me effectively. The emphasis on hands-on learning and group activities allows me to collaborate with my peers and gain valuable experiences. These aspects reflect my favorite features of the program, community, collaboration, and practical learning experiences. Our agricultural and forestry departments have all kinds of opportunities, starting in your very first semester. If you like to get your hands dirty, we have greenhouses and gardens, cattle, horses, poultry, and swine, all on a 726-acre research farm. There’s also 12 million acres of forest and water resources at our fingertips for cutting-edge research and field study. With our new $85 million facility, which includes a state-of-the-art agricultural engineering technology building, SFA will continue to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will transform our forest, agriculture, and communities. That’s ensuring a thriving planet for generations to come. I’m proud to be a part of SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, where I know I’ll be successful in my major thanks to the community of the program, and I’ll be successful in my field thanks to the hands-on experiences. Well, that’s all for me. I’m giving it back to you, Alex. Thanks, and Axe ‘Em, Jacks.

Thank you, Annabelle. SFA’s commitment to sustainability and hands-on learning is truly remarkable. It’s unbelievable the variety of animals you get to work with. It’s incredible. Thanks again.