Agriculture & Water Center of Excellence
The Agriculture and Water Center of Excellence will be built in two phases. Phase I will consist of the most pressing needs to be addressed to further advance Northeast’s agriculture programs. The buildings that will be constructed in Phase I include a new Veterinary Technician building, a new Large Animal Handling Facility and relocated college farm and feedlot operations. Northeast needs to raise $23 million to begin construction on those first three projects.
The Precision and Mechanized Agriculture building has been identified as the next priority facility to be completed once additional funds are secured.
Phase II of the Nexus campaign will be reliant on continued public support. The Phase II construction projects include an agriculture classroom building, a new state-of-the-art greenhouse, an innovation and demonstration center, and expansion of the Chuck Pohlman Agriculture Complex.
Phase I
Farm & Livestock Operations
Modernize farm and livestock facilities and equipment on campus to enhance student success.
Large Animal Handling Facility
Provide opportunity for students to learn low-stress handling techniques with a working cow/calf herd, swine, and sheep operation.
Precision & Mechanized Agriculture
Develop student skills to make data driven decisions and maximize yield potential and farm efficiency.
Veterinary Technology
Provide students with new facilities to expand hands-on educational opportunities for both small and large animal operations.
Phase II – Future Growth
Agriculture Classrooms
Meet the demand of expanding student enrollment and curriculum to educate future farmer and rancher scientists.
Agriculture Complex Expansion
Support student success through enhanced learning opportunities and community events.
Greenhouse
Teach students the effects of environmental and cultural practices on plant growth and development and learn ways to diversify agricultural opportunities in Nebraska.
Innovation & Demonstration Center
Educate students and the community about emerging opportunities in agriculture as well as the rich history and tradition of agriculture in Nebraska.
Programmatic Support
Lead with evidence-based learning, faculty fellowships, applied research opportunities, and more.
Northeast Community College
The Nexus of Success
Northeast Community College is successful because of partnerships with businesses, ranchers, community leaders, and farmers like you. By working together, we can educate more highly qualified students who will become your future employees and neighbors.
Now is the time to bring facilities in line with growing enrollment, curriculum, and opportunities to meet the demand for a globally competitive workforce. Together, we can increase yields, conserve natural resources, and help grow the economy.
