Ridgewater College Agriculture

10/01/2026

On Wednesday, one of our valued industry partners joined us to speak with our students. Thank you to Centra Sota for taking the time to share information about the many opportunities available within our industry.

09/30/2026

The Grain Handling class traveled to Scott Peterson's farm north of Atwater, where's students had the opportunity to learn about his grain system setup and the many components that go into making a grain system successful.

09/30/2026

Kami Schoenfeld spoke to Meat Animal Reproduction students about her cattle and sheep operation as well as grants available through the MDA.

09/26/2026

What a fantastic way to end the week with our Fall Field Day/Ag Expo day!
Current second years picked topics that they were passionate and learned about then gave a 10 minute demonstration or presentation about their topic. We are so proud of them🎉
The topics included:
Soil Sampling
Calf Care
Dual Placement
Goat Herd Health
Precision Farming
Livestock Vet Medicine
Sprayer Technologies
Grain Handling and Testing
Cow Comfort
Tractor Maintenance
Planter Technology
High Speed Tillage
Tile Drainage
Grazing
Combine Maintenance
Vertical Tillage
Feed and Nutrition
Heavy Machinery
CDL
Manure Maintenance

Thank you to any farms or companies who donated equipment for this event, we couldn't do it with out you!

09/25/2026

Eye spy a couple of Ridgewater students!
Thank you Grace and Josi representing PAS and Ridgewater🎉

On September 20th, three National PAS officers and two Minnesota State PAS officers had the opportunity to present to The Council about PAS and the important role the organization plays in postsecondary education.

It was a valuable experience to share more about our organization, connect with industry and education leaders, and build meaningful professional relationships. We are grateful for the opportunity to represent PAS and share its impact on students across the country!

09/24/2026

It is National Farm Safety and Health Week

Focusing on rural roadway safety, health and wellness, and farming generations.

09/23/2026

Animal Science students toured the Happy Halal sheep and goat processing facility last week. We learned about wholesale and retail cuts of meat, the science behind processing meat and jobs within the industry. We also got to sample their new shelf stable lamb sticks.

09/22/2026

There is still time to register!
Registration ends Thursday!
Hope to see you there!

09/22/2026

Last week Tuesday first year students got to invite there families to the Ag Departments Annual Family Day. We had some our indusrty partners come in and talk to everyone about emploment opportunities and trends. What an exciting future for these students!

Second year students headed to Fargo to attend Big Iron for the day to talk with vendors and attend seminars.

09/16/2026

Teach Ag Day is tomorrow Thursday September 17th.

Celebrates school-based agricultural education and honors the work of agriculture teachers.

There is a shortage of Ag Teachers in Minnesota. Ridgewater is one of the schools that has Ag Ed transfer pathways.

Thank you to all of the Ag Teachers.