Great knowledge comes from study and real-life experience. The Farm at Fort Hays State University provides just that. Students in the Department of Agriculture at FHSU are provided the chance to apply what they have learned in the classroom in a real life setting. Besides complementing the academic ingredient of the Department, the University Farm is operated as a commercial farm venture, which provides the most realistic laboratory for the students. The operation consists of 3800+ acres with facilities for crop and livestock production.
Among the dry-land crops cultivated on the farm are wheat, grain sorghum, alfalfa, soybeans, and corn. Livestock at this facility include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Not only are students exposed to the care involved in raising such crops and livestock, but they are also familiarized with the management practices and financial aspects of the business of farming.
The faculty, staff, and students at the University Farm extend an invitation to visitors who might want to learn more about this operation. Guests to the Farm most generally will get a chance to see the dairy facility. At certain times in the year, it is even possible for visitors to get to pet newborn dairy calves. Visitors may have the opportunity to see any of the other 4 major units of the farm—beef, swine, sheep, and crop production—but they do ask that guests make arrangements ahead of time. Call to set up a free tour.
DescriptionMeeting space for up to 500 available at Fort Hays State University's Memorial Union. Food catered by Chartwell's. Choice of 11 meeting rooms of various sizes.
