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Student Organizations


Students in the Department of Agriculture have countless opportunities to become actively involved in campus organizations that assist in the development of their leadership skills.  These organizations allow students to meet others with similar interests, skill sets and career goals.  Student activities in the department also allow the opportunity to further develop a personal relationship with faculty members.    In addition to the Agriculture Ambassadors, Collegiate FFA (CFFA), Delta Tau Alpha (DTA), Hortus Colere, Pi Alpha Zi, and Pre-Vet Society, which are sponsored by the department, students can participate in some of the more than 200 student organizations across campus. 


 

Ag Awareness Party in the Quad            
 

Agriculture Ambassadors 

Agriculture Ambassadors are students that assist in the promotion of the Department of Agriculture to prospective students and the public.  Through their activities, Ambassadors promote the department, student life, Texas State, careers in agriculture, and the value of higher education.  Ambassador activities take place on the Texas State campus, the state of Texas, and occasionally out of state.
 
For more information or to join contact Club President Brittany Rivera at br1250@txstate.edu or 210-710-1857.  Dues are $20 per year, or $15 per semester.


 

CFFA 
Area VII FFA Convention

Collegiate FFA

www.geocities.com/txstatecffa/

This is an organization for students that are former members or have an interest in Agriculture Education and the National FFA Organization.  The chapter sponsors numerous educational and social activities for members.  Past activities include Homecoming events, Rabies Drive, numerous community services including Toys 4 Tots and food drives, along with hosting an annual Invitational Career Development Contest for Texas FFA members.
 

     
 

2006 Texas State CDE Invitational

Delta Tau Alpha

Delta Tau Alpha (DTA) is the National Agriculture Honor Society of men and women who are scholastically banded in their recognition and promotion of high standards in scholarship, leadership, and character among agriculture students.  Members enjoy experiences ranging from fellowship in group outings to attending the National Convention, and are supportive of anything that promotes the profession of agriculture.  Delta Tau Alpha's are recognized across campus as students who have succeeded not only scholastically, but as individuals as well.

Horticulture Group         Girl on Ground


 
 

Hortus Colere


The Horticulture Club was established to offer students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and involvement in horticulture.  Students gain interest in learning more about the agriculture industry and its development through the club's many activities, such as participating in an annual Agriculture Department poinsettia plant sale, organizing plant sales and taking trips to local gardens.  Students are involved in the community and regularly volunteer at the San Marcos Nature Center, as well as with other community gardens.  Members also attend various conventions and seminars where they can network with business owners and professionals in the industry, potentially leading to great career opportunities.
 

 



Pre-Vet Society Members at 2007 Ag Awareness Party in the Quad

Pre-Vet Society

The Pre-Vet Society is designed to assist the student in building their resume and current skills in order to be competitive with respect to experience and applied knowledge in preparation for applying to a Veterinary Program. Student activities include an annual Dog Wash, and an Annual Symposium  in addition to strategic industry field trips. 

Contact prevettxstate@yahoo.com for detailed membership information and a calendar of events or go to www.myspace.com/txstateprevet.

Livestock Judging Team

The Collegiate Livestock Judging Team was added to the list of organizations that are supported by the Ag Department.  Texas State students will be participating in livestock judging contests locally and nationally, traveling as far away as Minnesota.  These students will use their knowledge of livestock to compete against such universities as Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, and LSU.

For more information please contact James Missildine at jm239@txstate.edu.



Agriculture related organizations sponsored by

Texas State Campus Recreation


Texas State Equestrian Team (Horseman's Association)
Texas State Rodeo Team