Agriculture Student Organizations

The Agribusiness Student Association (ABSA) seeks to bring together and develop leaders and scholars with a passion for agribusiness, agricultural economics and agricultural policy. It is open to any ASU students interested in these fields.

In addition to promoting relationships among students involved, club members can develop their leadership, management and communication skills as they organize fundraising, service and social activities for the organization. Members can also network with students and faculty from other universities when they travel to national and regional conferences as part of the Agricultural Economics Quiz Bowl team.

The Block & Bridle Club is committed to being involved on campus, in the community and in the field of agriculture. The club is open to all students and is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture. It is one of the largest and most active student organizations on campus and is also in charge of ASU’s Rambouillet Ram mascot, Dominic.

For more information, contact the Ag Department at ag@angelo.edu.

Delta Tau Alpha (DTA) is a national agriculture honor society of men and women who have in common their achievements in scholarship, leadership and character. The name Delta Tau Alpha means “Dedicated to Agriculture.”

Requirements for Membership

• Complete nine credit hours or the equivalent in agriculture courses.
• Complete 45 credit hours or the equivalent in college courses, including transfers.
• Rank in the highest 35% percent of your class in general scholarship and have completed at least three semesters of college courses.

For more information, contact the faculty advisor.

Dr. Loree Branham

Professor/Research Scientist

loree.branham@angelo.edu

325-486-6749

Map: Vincent Building, 221

The Meat and Food Science Association (MFSA) promotes scholastic achievement for students pursuing a degree in animal science with a focus on meat science and/or food science.

The club is open to any ASU students interested in expanding their knowledge of the meat production industry, or who are interested in the many aspects of food science. The MFSA organizes fundraising events to support the association, undergraduate research, scholarships, and undergraduate/graduate student travel to national meetings.

For more information, contact the faculty advisors.

Dr. Loree Branham

Professor/Research Scientist

loree.branham@angelo.edu

325-486-6749

Map: Vincent Building, 221

Dr. John Kellermeier

Associate Professor

john.kellermeier@angelo.edu

325-486-6746

Map: Vincent Building, 219

The Pre-Veterinary Society is a student organization that aims to provide various educational and career development opportunities to students interested in pursuing careers in the field of veterinary medicine. It is open to all ASU students interested in expanding their knowledge and experiences in animal medicine.

The society helps organize and promote volunteer opportunities that improve students’ applications when applying for graduate and veterinary medicine programs. Through these experiential learning opportunities, students not only gain industry experience, but also develop communication, organization and other valuable leadership skills.

For more information, contact the faculty advisors.

Dr. Loree Branham

Professor/Research Scientist

loree.branham@angelo.edu

325-486-6749

Map: Vincent Building, 221

Ms. Audrey Meyer

Senior Instructor

audrey.meyer@angelo.edu

325-486-6745

Map: Vincent Building, 218

RAMS is an organization that comprises undergraduate and graduate students from within the department who are selected by faculty based on service, scholarship and public speaking skills.

These students serve as ambassadors for ASU and the Ag Department while traveling around the state to various conferences, public schools, colleges and universities with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness of ASU and increasing enrollment within the department.

The student recruiters are also responsible for hosting tours of the Management, Instruction and Research Center, Food Safety and Product Development Laboratory, Mayer-Rousselot Agriculture Education Training Center, and University Ranch. They also assist faculty at various campus events, such as Discover ASU, True Blue Friday and New Student Orientation.

For more information, contact the Ag Department at ag@angelo.edu.