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MVCTC
Agriculture and Livestock Production senior Alexis Tomlin (Bethel
High School) stated, “We are excited for our upcoming harvest. We
have
over 65 acres that we farm including sorghum, beans, corn, hay, and
wheat.”
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MVCTC AG Livestock
Production Program All-Hands-On-Deck
Englewood, Ohio -- Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
Agriculture and Livestock Production students have a classroom that
extends well beyond desks, hallways, and classrooms. The outdoor
learning lab consists of over 65 acres of land that the students help
to farm and maintain.
Senior Alexis Tomlin (Bethel High School) stated, “We are excited for
our upcoming harvest. We have over 65 acres that we farm
including sorghum, beans, corn, hay, and wheat.” Senior Nicole
Miller (Northmont High School) touched on the value of a diversified
education and hands-on learning experiences. She stated, “I like
that our lab is multi-dimensional in that we have a variety of hands-on
learning opportunities from agronomy to livestock selection and
management.” Senior Jacob Keoper (Versailles High School) is
looking forward to cutting up to five acres of sorghum in the near
future. Jacob stated, “I have enjoyed learning and working in
this type of hands-on environment.” Program instructor Bill
Hershberger can be found working collaboratively with students each day
to maintain the animals, equipment, and farm land at MVCTC while
providing an enriching learning experience.
Agriculture and Livestock Production at MVCTC introduces students to
the modern world of agriculture. Students gain experiences and become
involved in managing the resources and technologies that are both
required and needed to obtain employment or to go on to higher
education in agriculture.
Students are involved with the management and operation of a fully
functioning 65-acre crop and livestock farm. Students will learn to use
modern technologies in yield monitoring and soil mapping to manage
resources most efficiently. Livestock is also a large part of what is
taught at MVCTC; we have facilities for a small cow/calf operation as
well as a small swine/farrow to finish operation where students will
learn the proper care and handling of these large animal species, and
how-to manage the resources needed to run a livestock operation.
Students are also able to compete in a wide range of FFA career
development and leadership activities.
MVCTC is one of the largest provider of Agriculture Education in the
state of Ohio, offering six on campus Agriculture programs to juniors
and seniors. Plus, MVCTC offers satellite agriculture education
programs at 12 partner school districts throughout the Miami Valley.
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MVCTC
Agriculture and Livestock Production senior Nicole Miller
(Northmont High School) touched
on the value of a diversified education
and hands-on learning experiences.
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MVCTC
Agriculture and Livestock Production senior Jacob Keoper
(Versailles High School) stated, “I
have enjoyed learning and working
in this type of hands-on environment.”
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