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Greg Hoffman 1986 always had an interest in conservation and natural resources. He grew up in southwest Minnesota and heard incredible remarks about the University of Minnesota Crookston from a high school friend. After learning about the two-year associate in applied science degree with an emphasis on natural resources, Hoffman was intrigued

Ag Arama originated in 1975 when Gary McVey, Ph.D., was head of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Division. He was notified of a “margin of excellence program” with a four-day deadline to submit a proposal. The proposal was approved and Truman Tilleraas served as the first advisor. Ag Arama would provide a way for University of Minnesota

Berneil Nelson was a beloved and dedicated alumna who positively influenced those around her. She grew up on a farm near Hallock, Minn., and attended country school as a child. She was a member of the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) senior class of 1942 and graduated with the advanced class of 1943.

Drawn to the idea that “everybody knows everybody” at UMN Crookston, Alyssa LaSart became a Golden Eagle in 2015 and graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science with an emphasis in pre-vet. During her time on campus, LaSart enjoyed the small class sizes and opportunities she gained access to through the animal science program.

Students on the campus of the University of Minnesota Crookston are actively engaged in hands-on learning throughout the year. Eric Castle, associate professor in the Agriculture and Natural Resources department, has taken it to heart as he sought to show students in his Art 1353: Pottery Design and Techniques course they can make pottery from