Department of Agriculture
Chair, Department of Agriculture
Dr. Andrea Sexten
(859) 622-2228
Carter 2
Faculty
B. Jones, C. Hagan, J. Kenealy, K. Kuehl, M. McDermott, R. Morris, J. Settimi, and A. Sexten
The Department of Agriculture provides courses at the graduate level in technical agriculture and horticulture. Students receiving graduate credit must meet additional specified requirements.
The Master of Science in Biology is available to graduate students interested in agriculture and animal science through co-advising by faculty in the Department of Agriculture and offered through the Department of Biological Sciences. Information and requirements for this program can be found in the offered through the Department of Biological Sciences section of this Catalog.
Department Goals
The Department of Agriculture’s vision is to be the top choice of students pursing a comprehensive educational experience to address future issues relating to food, animal health, climate, energy, living and recreational environment within a sound economic framework.
The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to cultivate leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators for the global challenges that integrate plant and animal life with the human experience. Faculty and staff commit to innovative theoretical and experiential learning ensuring students are career ready and dedicated to service. We accomplish this in the classroom, the University farm, greenhouses, landscape grounds, and through industry partnerships for the personal and professional growth of the student.
The Department of Agriculture blends scientific theory with practical application and hands-on experiences. Current concepts and theories are presented in the classroom and then applied in the laboratory with the faculty member as the laboratory supervisor using a hands-on approach. Practicum classes at the university enterprises and through cooperative education are further utilized to reinforce the practical application of scientific theory. Professors are experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate about providing students the skills necessary to succeed with the ever-changing technology and environment.
The Department of Agriculture is supported by excellent classroom laboratories and facilities at the A.B. Carter Building, including a modern computer laboratory, ag mechanics shop, animal and plant science biotechnology laboratories equipped for research and cell cloning are also available. There are also garden displays, turf plots, and 5 greenhouses. Students will have the unique opportunity to work directly with and observe practical applications of agricultural technology at EKU's 1,100-acre Meadowbrook Farm located only eight miles from campus with an on-site classroom. The farm gives students an opportunity to experience all aspects of modern production in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, and crop enterprises. Students have the opportunity to develop their extracurricular leadership skills through the Agriculture/Collegiate Farm Bureau Club, Block & Bridle Club, Delta Tau Alpha Agriculture Honor Society, Horticulture Club, Pre-Vet Club, and Sigma Alpha Sorority.