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Stephen F. Austin State University’s Beef Research Center barn was destroyed in a fire that occurred early on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 14.
“The fire caused significant damage to the structure and contents of the building,” said Dr. Hans Williams, dean of SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture. “We are very thankful that no people or animals were injured.”
The Beef Farm is a part of SFA’s 726-acre Walter C. Todd Agricultural Research Center, and it is an integral part of the learning experience for SFA’s agriculture students.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Friends and alumni who wish to donate funds to aid in the recovery of the facility and its contents may contribute in a variety of ways.
To donate online, visit www.sfasu.edu/give. Select “other,” specify “Beef Farm” and follow the designated steps to complete the donation.
Checks made payable to the SFA Office of Development also may be sent to P.O. Box 6092-SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Texas, 75962. Please include a note stating the contribution is for the SFA Beef Farm.
Donors also may call the SFA Office of Development at (936) 468-5406 to make a gift by phone. Once again, please designate the donation is intended for the SFA Beef Farm.
For any inquiries regarding other ways to help, contact Dr. Joey Bray, chair of the SFA Department of Agriculture, at (936) 468-3705 or Dr. Erin Brown, professor of animal science, at (936) 468-3705.
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 The Texas Forestry Association presented Dr. Kenneth Farrish, Arnold Distinguished Professor and director of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Division of Environmental Science, with the Project Learning Tree Forestry Innovation Award during the association's annual convention held in October at Moody Gardens in Galveston.
“Dr. Farrish realized that graduates often lack certain skills that enable them to build successful, satisfying careers," said Misty Bowie, PLT co-coordinator. "That understanding of his student’s needs and the needs of their future employers led him to develop and continually improve his senior seminar course."
Noteworthy class activities include attending the Texas Association of Environmental Professionals’ conference, professional networking and a business dining etiquette seminar. Writing résumé and cover letters, interview etiquette, presentation and interpersonal skills, and appropriate business attire also are addressed.
“The course, which is required for seniors in the environmental science program, is experience-based, helping students develop skills that make them more well-rounded in their individual lives and build their self-confidence as they prepare for the transition to the workplace,” Bowie said. “Positive feedback from the course has led administrators in the forestry program, as well as in other colleges on the SFA campus, to take steps to develop and implement similar programs for their respective fields.”
The Texas Forestry Association, the voice for forestry for 100 years, promotes an economic, social and political climate that advances forestry in Texas through education, political action and public relations. The organization also serves the broad needs of forest landowners, producers and consumers, and seeks to enhance and perpetuate the resources of Texas forests.
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 Jordan and Braden McInnis have been announced as 2018 finalists for the Texas Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmers and Ranchers Award.
According to the Texas Farm Bureau, the competition recognizes the accomplishments of some of the state’s top agricultural leaders between the ages of 18 and 35 and rewards their had work, dedication and determination.
Jordan, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture from the Stephen F. Austin State University's Department of Agriculture, is a high school agriculture science teacher in Elkhart, Texas, where she teaches floral design, livestock production and animal science.
The couple grow corn, wheat, cotton, soybeans, sorghum and hay and raise cattle in Anderson County. Both serve on the Anderson County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee as District nine representatives.
The winner of the competition will receive a ¾ ton, four-wheel drive pickup and a $5,000 cash award sponsored by Farm Credit.
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 For the fourth consecutive year, the Sylvans, Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, won the collegiate portion of the Arkansas State Lumberjack Competition held during the 35th annual Timberfest festival in Sheridan, Arkansas.
“It was by far the Sylvans’ most dominant victory during the past four years of Timberfest competitions,” said Dr. Jeremy Stovall, associate professor of forestry and faculty advisor for the Sylvans.
SFA students placed first in the Jack and Jill crosscut, single buck crosscut, double buck crosscut, women’s bowsaw, men’s bowsaw and underhand chop. The Sylvans narrowly missed a first-place win in the axe throw competition, losing by only one point to the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
For the second year in a row, the Jack and Jill crosscut team of Katie Adams and Brody Capps, both forestry majors in SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, executed the fastest crosscut time of the competition, besting the time of the all-male crosscut teams.
Arkansas House of Representatives member Ken Bragg, an SFA alumnus and past Sylvans president, officiated the competition, which was organized by fellow SFA alumnus Karl Hansen, among others.
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 The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture invites all of our alumni and friends to attend a special, college-wide homecoming gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2018.
Join us for fellowship, food and soft drinks on the back lawn of the Forestry Building as we prepare to cheer the SFA Lumberjack football team to victory against the Lamar University Cardinals.
Dr. Joey Bray, Chair of the Department of Agriculture, will be at the helm of the grill, and Dr. Jeremy Stovall, associate professor of silviculture, will bring his famous pulled pork. Fun, pre-game activities will also be available.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by contacting Christen Myles at (936) 468-3301 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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 For the first time in the chapter’s decades-long history, the Stephen F. Austin State University student chapter of the Society of American Foresters clinched the national title of Society of American Foresters Quiz Bowl Champions, defeating 32 collegiate teams from across the U.S. during this year’s national convention held in Portland, Oregon.
“It’s very rewarding to see the early morning practices, as well as the hard work and persistence finally pay off,” said Dr. Rebecca Kidd, assistant professor of forestry at SFA and SAF faculty advisor.
The competition, held annually at the SAF National Convention, is a quiz-based competition challenging student chapters to answer a broad range of technical and academic questions that span the discipline of forest resource management. Kidd said student chapters must sign up months in advance to be organized into a tournament bracket.
“The range of topics includes forest resources, which encompasses wildlife, habitat management, hydrology, soil science, silviculture, ecology, spatial science, agro-forestry, recreation management, policy and economics,” Kidd said.
Christopher Longman, forest management senior and president of the SFA student chapter, said when forming a quiz bowl team, the chapter makes sure to include students from a range of forestry majors offered through the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture.
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