We are a leader in agricultural education with programs, research and facilities that are truly impressive.
Equine Arena and Boarding Facility
No horsing around -- this is an awesome facility. The Equine Arena and Boarding Facility will provide you with a 110’ x 180’ covered riding arena and equine boarding facilities available for rental. The facility provides wash racks, tack rooms and student lockers. The Equine Center also has a smaller outdoor riding arena where students can work on groundwork and obstacles. The vast amount of land accessible to the Equine Arena and Boarding Facility allows you the opportunity to trail ride around the beautiful farm setting. Studying and working on the university farm allows students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences in farm management, hay production, pasture rotation, livestock and equine animal management, responsible use of natural resources, and other farm and ranch operations.
Catch you on the trails!
Livestock Center
Moooooooving on to another agriculture facility -- the Texas A&M University-Commerce Animal Science Educational Farm is situated on 1,300 acres and is located on State Hwy 24, three and a half miles south of the main campus. The Livestock Center has several outside holding pens with an excellent working area inside. The facility primarily supports a large commercial and small purebred cattle operation that is used for student training and research in ultrasound technology, artificial insemination, and examination of cattle working techniques. Studying and working on the university farm allows students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences farm management, hay production, pasture rotation, livestock and equine animal management, responsible use of natural resources, and other farm and ranch operations. If you're coming to the Livestock Center, prepare to get your hands dirty!
Plant Science Center
At the Plant Science Center, expect your knowledge to grow! The center consists of facilities for teaching, production and experimentation with plants. Facilities include a 1,200 sq. ft. climate controlled classroom/lab, a 2,000 sq. ft. head house and storage building, and a 6,000 sq. ft. dual-span greenhouse. We also have a small hoop house and nursery production area. At the Plant Science Center, we do work in all aspects of plant growth, including stress (heat, cold, and drought), photosynthesis, low-input landscapes, plant nutrition, management of insect pests and diseases, and tissue culture.
Artificial Wetlands and Native Prairie Reserve
It's time to get down to Earth.
The Artificial Wetlands and Native Prairie Reserve is a 45-acre preserve divided into separate native prairie and wetland sections and is a “living” laboratory for graduate and undergraduate students studying and conducting research on plants and animals native to North Texas. The preserve is home to ducks, small mammals, deer, reptiles and amphibians.
Watch out for snakes!
Tractor Lab
Some folks have garages; we have a 9,000-square-foot tractor lab! Located at our Plant Science Center, the lab serves as a storage and maintenance area for our agronomic research equipment as well as tractors, combines, planters, and sprayers. Come on over and we'll take one for a spin!
Rodeo Practice Arena
Practice makes perfect, or at least close to it! The Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo Practice Arena is 220’ x 130’ and is located on State Hwy 24, three and a half miles south of the main campus. This Rodeo Practice Arena is reserved for the TAMUC Rodeo Team and provides ample room for members to practice barrel racing, team roping, goat tying and breakaway roping. There are facilities adjacent to the Rodeo Practice Arena that house the calves, steers and goats utilized for the TAMUC Rodeo Team.
Rodeo Barn
Let's rope and ride, Lions! The Texas A&M University-Commerce Rodeo Barn has 18 stalls and is located on State Hwy 24, three and a half miles south of the main campus. This barn is reserved for the TAMUC Rodeo Team and provides close access to the Rodeo Practice Arena.
Animal Science Lab/Farm Office
Animal enthusiasts unite!
The Animal Science Lab is situated on the Texas A&M University-Commerce Animal Science Educational Farm and is located on State Hwy 24, three and a half miles south of the main campus. The Animal Science Lab has a modern classroom feel with immediate access to animal working facilities, feed processing facilities and research facilities. This lab is used to integrate hands-on learning and in-class education by maintaining a modern microscope selection, supplies for specimen investigation, and the tools to perform common livestock practices, such as fecal egg counts, breeding soundness exams, etc. Studying and applying techniques in animal husbandry on the university farm allows students the opportunity to gain practical experience with a multitude of different livestock species.
See you in the lab!
Sheep and Goat Center
The Sheep and Goat Center is located on approximately four acres adjacent to the Animal Science Lab, which is situated on the Texas A&M University-Commerce Animal Science Educational Farm and is located on State Hwy 24, three and a half miles south of the main campus. The Sheep and Goat Center is equipped with a complete working system and separate paddocks for grazing, education and research. Students have the ability to gain sheep and goat handling experience in a controlled environment that allows them to apply techniques taught in the classroom and are encouraged to relate this to their critical thinking abilities. The Sheep and Goat Center allows students to gain practical experience in management and husbandry, which can span from lambing and kidding to breeding and fitting. The sheep program currently focuses on a heritage (Gulf Coast) breed of sheep that is much less susceptible to internal parasites and diseases.
Twin Oaks Farm
Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning is a community favorite. Twin Oaks is a living laboratory with a focus on farm-based learning for food production. The farm is open to faculty and students for formal and non-formal learning in the growing of small fruits, pecans and vegetables. We have opportunities for class and individual student projects and activities that enhance student skill and understanding associated with food production. There are also volunteer opportunities at Twin Oaks. Keep in touch during the summer season for open picking hours.
Greenville Research Farm
Just a quick 20-minute drive from campus you can find yourself at the Greenville Farm, where students are focused on agronomic research in corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, grain sorghum and other crops.
Equine Working Barn
The Equine Working Barn is a facility where routine tasks and procedures are completed, such as tacking up, health care and farrier work. Studying and working on the university farm allows students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences in farm management, hay production, pasture rotation, livestock and equine animal management, responsible use of natural resources, and other farm and ranch operations.
Ag Mechanics Lab
If you like to build, wire, tinker or fabricate, welcome to your new happy place. The agricultural mechanical ("ag mech") laboratory is designed to provide you with industry-standard experiences in select areas of agricultural mechanics and technology, including small engine and energy technology, metal fabrication, concrete construction, building construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment. What will you create?
Swine Center
The Swine Center is a pasture management system with a confined farrowing and nursery room. The program focuses on a teaching and high-quality show pig all-in/all-out system. At certain times of the year, pigs are available for sale. Studying and working on the university farm allows students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences in farm management, hay production, pasture rotation, livestock and equine animal management, responsible use of natural resources, and other farm and ranch operations.
Equine Classroom
The Equine Science Classroom is found in close proximity to the Equine Arena and Boarding Facility and allows CASNR faculty and staff a space where they can provide a solid scientific foundation and foster applied skills aimed at developing successful professionals in the equine industry. The Equine Classroom is a complimentary component to the “hands-on” skills learned in the Equine Arena. Activities in Equine Classroom and Equine Arena provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of horse care and health, management, and equine business. Adjacent to the Equine Classroom is the show barn complete with seven stalls, a wash rack and two stocks.
Agronomy Center
If you're interested in agronomic research, check out this information we cropped up for you!
The Agronomy Center focuses on agronomic research in corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, grain sorghum and other crops. It currently houses staff from Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas AgriLife Extension and AgriLife Research.
Charles J. Austin Engineering & Technology/Agricultural Sciences Building
You'll find this building right across from the Rayburn Student Center -- a happening spot on campus. The Charles J. Austin Engineering and Agricultural Sciences building was built in the 1970’s and is named after the university’s eighth president. The building houses the College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, the College of Science & Engineering, and the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Art.
Ag Pavilion
Mother Nature is calling!
The Pavilion is a 40-acre parcel of land used for a variety of university and college activities. On the property is a 12-acre lake, approximately 10 acres of Post Oak and Texas Hickory woods, and 18 acres of native and introduced grassland. It is currently home to the Horticulture Shade Gardens and the Crape Myrtle Bark Scale research project, with future plans to expand the gardens to include Earth-Kind roses and perennials, along with new landscape plant trials for Northeast Texas.
Slip on your boots, and we'll see you out there!
Ag Computer Lab
While much of the agriculture-related classes involve non-traditional courses outside of the classroom, you won't totally escape computer work. Located in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the Ag Computer Lab provides agriculture students with computer services until 5 p.m. on weekdays. It houses 20 desktop computers with high-speed internet and a number of software programs. Students have their lab sessions in the Computer Lab for such classes as Statistics, Agricultural Finance, Commodity Futures and Options, and Agribusiness Analysis and Forecasting. The lab can also be used to surf the web and complete homework assignments, as well as serving as a place for student group work. Frequently, the Ag Computer Lab is utilized as a space for the transfer student orientations, student group advising and general presentations.
We can't wait to see the great work you'll churn out from the lab!
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