Kilgore College Ag Farm

Yes. All KC agriculture courses are fully transferable to all senior colleges in the Agricultural Consortium of Texas (ACT), either as core major courses or as electives. Furthermore, all KC agriculture courses will count toward graduation at all ACT senior colleges in Texas.

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Where are Kilgore College agriculture courses taught?

All KC agriculture courses are taught at the Kilgore College Agricultural and Environmental Science Department, a 448-acre multi-purpose facility, nine (9) miles southwest of the KC campus on State Highway 135. The physical address is 2211 Hwy 135 E, Overton, Texas 75684. Further assistance can be provided by using Yahoo! Maps.

Are scholarships available for students of agriculture at Kilgore College?

Yes. Several scholarships are available to qualified students. Just click on the Scholarships link in this website. Details and instructions for application are provided.

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What extracurricular activities are available to Kilgore College agriculture students?

KC administration vigorously supports the award-winning KC Agriculture Club. The KC Agriculture Club has been voted six of the past seven years by its peers in the Texas Junior College Agriculture Association as the "Outstanding Chapter in the State." In addition, the KC Agriculture Club has had elected the State President and one other state officer five of the past seven years. The Club regularly competes in 35-40 community service projects throughout East Texas each year making it the most active student organization on campus.

These students learn cooperation and practice leadership. But it's not all work and no play. They form a close bond and enjoy performing their various activities and projects. These students often have a hard time saying "good bye" to their classmates when it's time to transfer on to senior colleges.

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What is the average student/teacher ratio of most agriculture classes at Kilgore College?

Approximately 15 to 1. KC strives for smaller class size to offer the student closer contact with the subject matter and instructor interaction. Students learn better in smaller groups.

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Does Kilgore College sponsor a livestock show team?

Yes. Our livestock show team exhibits registered Angus calves grown on the College Farm and some obtained from reputable breeders..

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Are part-time jobs for agriculture students at Kilgore College available in the area?

Yes. Part-time employment is plentiful within a short driving distance of the campus or farm. Feed and farm supply stores, landscaping and irrigation services, horticultural nurseries, livestock sale facilities, tractor dealerships, custom hay balers, area ranches, and the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research & Extension Center at Overton offer employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Possibilities exist outside the agricultural sector as well. (Contact the Kilgore College Job Placement Office for assistance 903-983-8678.)

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What laboratory facilities are available for Kilgore College students?

Kilgore College maintains a 448-acre multi-purpose farm for the learning benefit of each student. The College Farm is home to a purebred Angus herd, commercial cattle for embryo transfer purposes, swine, sheep, and goats; plus the only Bull Evaluation Center between Dallas and Shreveport, Paris and College Station.