Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College held a ribbon cutting for the college’s new Agricultural Technology Building on Wednesday, September 18.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College held a ribbon cutting for the college’s new Agricultural Technology Building on Wednesday, September 18.

“We are excited to officially cut the ribbon today on our new Agricultural Technology Building,” said ABAC President Tracy Brundage. “This project’s completion provides ABAC with yet another way to tell our students, our industry partners, and the world that we recognize the continuing evolution of agricultural equipment and that we are, and will remain, at the forefront of educating the agricultural leaders of tomorrow.”

Located on Moore Highway at the north end of campus, the recently completed building has a total of 27,500 square feet, with 7,500 square feet of Agricultural Demonstration and Multi-Purpose space, an 8,200 square foot demonstration and simulation lab, offices and classrooms to meet the needs of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Management students.

"This state-of-the-art facility is more than just a building; it is a testament to our commitment to equipping the next generation of agricultural leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to address the challenges of tomorrow,” said Dr. Jerry Baker, interim Provost and Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources. ”Here, students will have access to cutting-edge technology, undergraduate research opportunities, and hands-on experiences that will prepare them to revolutionize the agricultural industry."

The Agricultural Technology Management bachelor's degree, started in 2022, is the newest four-year degree at ABAC. It is one of 14 bachelor’s degrees offered at ABAC.

Consisting of two long-span, high-bay spaces, one enclosed and one open-air, to be used for instruction, the building will be used for experiential learning provided not only by ABAC faculty, but by industry partners.

“The instruction that will take place in this new facility will meet the needs of our Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Management students, including the utilization of our industry partners to provide hands-on experiences to prepare students for the workforce,” said Brundage. “This commitment to industry ready graduates is an essential part of ABAC’s core mission and can be seen in all our strategic goals at the institution. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our industry partners for this support. ABAC is fortunate to have your partnership.”