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Schedule of Events

Student Scholarship Raffle

Students who attend events throughout the week receive a raffle ticket to win a scholarship.

Ag Equipment Display

Agricultural equipment displayed around campus promoting Celebrate Ag!

Montana Ag Live

Special Guest to be Annouced soon! Montana Ag Live, 6 p.m. on Montana PBS. 

Department Kickoff Events

  • Ag and Tech Ed: Pumpkin Carving - Linfield Room 231@ 4pm
  • Ag Econ and Econ: Wheat Montana cinnamon rolls, pastries and treats - learn about Wheat Mt's operations and their role in MT. 9:40am - loation: 3rd Floor Linfield 
  • Animal and Range Sciences: Come decorate a Celebrate Ag hat! 10am-2:00pm - ABB Atrium
  • Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology: Terrarium-building and exploring lentil puff research - 11:00am PBB Room 108
  • Microbiology and Cell Biology: Celebrate Ag TRIVIA! 5 - $20 gifts for correct answers - starting at 12:00pm Lewis Hall, 109&110
  • Land Resources and Environmental Sciences: 
  • Ag Advising - Linfield, Room 106 - Photobooth - all day long

President's Prime Rib Dinner

4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Rendezvous dining hall: Join us for an outstanding, ag-focused dinner of local ingredients! ($17 dining hall entry)

Chili Feed

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Malone Centennial Mall: One of last year's most popular Celebrate Ag events!

Celebrate Ag Showdown

6 p.m. in Miller Pavilion: Games and friendly competition to kick off the week.

Ag & American Indian Heritage Exhibition: Horse Painting

12 p.m. on Malone Centennial Mall: Recognizing Montana's Native communities and their long history of agriculture and natural sciences.

Jonnie Film Screening & Discussion

6:00 p.m. in the Procrasinator Theater:  Experience Jonnie,  a Montana PBS documentary chronicling the life of Jonnie Jonckowski, a groundbreaking female bull rider who defied expectations in pursuit of a world title. Stay after the film for a discussion with Jonnie, MC'd by Flint Rasmussen 

Montana Ag-Tech Innovation and Investment Summit

9 am - 2 pm: Inspiration Hall, Norm Asbjornson Hall

Tickets are required for this event. Find ticket information here.

The Montana Ag-Technology Innovation and Investment Summit provides an opportunity to bring cutting-edge agriculture technology and innovation to the forefront of North America’s agriculture economy.  It's a forum for farmers, investors, agribusinesses and other stakeholders to share ideas for advancing the industry.

Ag Employer Mingle

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A: Students - explore career and internship opportunities with dozens of local, state and national partners in the agriculture field!

 

Agricultural Economics Conference

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gran Tree Inn: The 20th annual event will feature the M.L. Wilson Lecturer and much more!

Registration is required for this event. More information is available at ampc.montana.edu/economicsconference/. 

Research Happy Hour

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in Romney Hall - Cruzado Auditorium: Before the famous Celebrate Ag social, explore current research projects by undegraduate and graduate students. Connect with the scientists and see the latest in ag research at MSU!

Celebrate Ag Social

6 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms: One of our flagship events! Honor our students, alumni, supporters and friends by sharing a meal, music, silent auction and dancing. Plus, help us recognize the Outstanding Ag Leader awardee!

This event is free but requires advance registration. Please reserve your seat here!

Celebrate Ag Tailgate

10 a.m. at the Dyche Field Tailgate Area: Get ready to cheer on your Bobcats with our "Ag Alley" tailgate! With food, games and fun for Bobcats of all ages, we'll bring our best Blue and Gold spirit!

Ag Appreciation Football Game

1 p.m. in Bobcat Stadium: Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on the Cal Poly Mustangs in MSU's Ag Appreciation game!