Texas Tech Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Celebrating the leaders who continue to shape the future of agriculture. 🌱

Since 1969, the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist Award has recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to West Texas agriculture.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Outstanding Agriculturalist Award. If you know someone whose leadership, innovation, and commitment have made a meaningful impact on agriculture, we invite you to submit a nomination by July 1, 2026, here: https://tinyurl.com/bdtkuwhn.

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A few moments from RRO!
We’ll see you in the fall, Red Raiders👆❤️

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As part of the Pursuit of Prime campaign, the New Deal Farm is on the shortlist of sites for renovation to support faculty, researchers and students with improved facilities. Alexandre Rocateli, Ph.D., associate professor of integrated crop and livestock systems at Davis College, said the goal right now is to collaborate with the New Deal’s Research Team to develop functional, modern buildings that meet current research, teaching and outreach standards. Check out the In Pursuit of Prime link in our bio for more information on how to be a part of the movement!