The department was established in 1975. It combined with Agricultural Education in 1989.



Heads:



Lee Kolmer	(1975-1987)

		D. Keith Whigham	(1987-1988)

		David Williams		(1989-1992)

		Richard I. Carter	(1992-1993) Interim

		Richard I. Carter	(1993-1997)

		Robert A. Martin	(1998-2009)

		William W. Miller	(2009-2016) Interim

		Michael Retallick	(2016- )



		Curricula and Programs:

		Agriculture 450 Farm :

			Began in 1942



		Farm Operations:	

The Farm Operation Curriculum was initiated in the Fall of 1943. The curriculum was an area of study in general for students who intended to make agriculture their life work It included a two-year program leading to a certificate in technical agriculture and a four year program leading to a B.S. degree. In 1954, a collegiate-level winter program was established especially designed for people who are already engaged in farming but who can attend college only during the winter months.



			Professors in Charge:



			J. M. Holcomb		(1949-1950)

			Louis Thompson	(1950-1958)

			Duane Acker		(1958-1962)

			Roger Mitchell		(1962-1966)

			Neil Patrick		(1966-1967)

			Harold Cramford	(1967-1971)

			Roger Bruene		(1971-1975)

			Mitchell Geasler		(1975-1977)

			Donald Wooley		(1977-1980)

			D. Keith Whigham	(1980-1987)