Student Organizations and Clubs

(For information on clubs lacking contact information, please contact the Associate Dean's Office in 215 Linfield Hall, 994-5744)

Academic Quadrathlon
The Academic Quadrathlon is a local or a regional event involving undergraduate student teams from within a school or university or between students from various schools or universities. The emphasis of an Academic Quadrathlon is on student participation rather than competition. At the local level, teams must be organized by the students and consist of four individuals or fewer. Any student from any major may participate at the local level. To be an eligible member on a regional team one must not have previously represented their school at the regional level. They must be undergraduates in a nonprofessional degree program at the time of their local competition. The regional team must be the winning team at the local competition. Teams participate in four events: Laboratory Practicum, Written Exam, Oral Presentation, and Quiz Bowl. Since 1994, Montana State University has won twice and placed second once at the regional Academic Quadrathlon competition.

Advisor: Lisa Surber (lmsurber@montana.edu)

Ag Student Council

The Agriculture Student Council strives to promote agriculture within the College, the university, and the state. The Council fulfills this mission by promoting the programs, organizations, and objectives of the College of Agriculture. The voting members of the Council include the President and Vice President, or other designated officer, of each of the student organizations within the College of Agriculture. There are fourteen clubs that are active members of the Council.

The Council provides a sounding board for students and allows input into the actions of the College administration.

The main activities sponsored by Ag Student Council on an annual basis are: MSU Ag Days, Spring Scholarship Banquet, Fun on the Farm, New Student Barbeque, and Ag Appreciation Weekend. The Council is also an active member of the Western Association of Agricultural Councils (WAAC) which includes all land grant universities or agriculture colleges west of the Mississippi River and all provinces in Canada.

Coordinator: James Brown
Advisor: Bob Gough
Meeting Time and Place: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, 109 Linfield Hall, during the academic year.

Alpha Gamma Rho - Alpha Delta Chapter
Alpha Gamma Rho is a Professional Agriculture Fraternity with the purpose of “Making better men through a broader and better Agriculture.” The house is open to all college men pursuing a degree in agriculture, food, and fiber sciences, or to men with a strong agriculture background looking to stay connected with the industry. Montana State’s AGR fraternity has activated over 1,190 members since its inception in 1925, and has developed a reputation for obtaining/developing the foremost leaders in Montana Agriculture.

Members of AGR are constantly pushed to lead in the College of Agriculture, not only in academics, but to become involved with the agriculture clubs on campus and to serve the community. Each year AGR members raise over $14,000 for charities such as United Way, Farm Rescue, and the Montana FFA Association during our annual fall “Testicle Festival.”

For more information please contact AGR at (406) 587-4251, www.agrmontana.com or feel free to stop by the house at 1707 Greek Way, Bozeman, MT 59715.

Alpha Zeta

Alpha Zeta is a national co-ed agricultural honorary fraternity open to students in agriculture who have completed 30 semester credits of education, and rank in the top 40% of their class. Leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and professionalism are qualities focused on by the organization. Qualifying individuals receive letters inviting them to join Alpha Zeta.

The group sponsors several awards, both within the college and statewide. Community and campus service activities and speakers focusing on career development are other projects that the group takes an active role in.

Coordinator: James Brown
Advisor: Marty Frick (mfrick@montana.edu), Tracy Dougher (tracyaod@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: 1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00 pm Linfield 231

Block and Bridle Club
The Block and Bridle Club is open to any MSU student with an interest in livestock production. The many fundraisers and activities the club is involved in give members an opportunity to interact with faculty and other students. Block and Bridle also sponsors seminars with livestock industry leaders, which allow students and faculty to keep in touch with where the industry is going and the issues it is facing. Each year Block and Bridle also sponsors and directs the MSU Ag Academic Quadrathlon animal science contest with the winners moving on to the regional and national contests.

Block and Bridle members participate in many fun activities such as an annual sledding trip and fielding a team for the Fun on the Farm competition. Each year members also participate in the Student Beef Project wherein students are involved in many aspects of feeding and finishing donated steers in a feedlot situation. They also attend the National Block and Bridle convention.

Coordinator: Russell Larson
Advisor: Byron Hould
Meeting Time and Place: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, 113 Linfield Hall, during the academic year.

Collegiate 4-H
The Collegiate 4-H Club is a youth development organization. The club functions independent of the counties and in conjunction with the 4-H Center for Youth Development. Each year the club plans and facilitates workshops around the state including topics such as outdoor activities, actual projects, leadership, and many other topics. The club also plans and participates in Montana 4-H Congress and Fall Ag Ambassador Training.

Coordinator: Ty McDonald
Advisor: Cody Stone
Meeting Time and Place: 1st and 3rd Monday, 5:30 pm, Taylor Hall

Collegiate Cattlewomen
The Collegiate Cattlewomen's organization is open to women enrolled at MSU who are interested in dedicating their time and talent to the future of beef, agriculture, and our communities. Our goals include public education and promotion of the business of agriculture. We also assist Montana Cattlewomen and the Montana Beef Council in their efforts to promote the welfare of the beef industry.

We have three main projects. A monthly elementary presentation called “The Perfect Cheeseburger” in which we give a short presentation to an elementary class using a giant pillow cheeseburger. We have a campus beef promotion in the fall in which we hand out free beef samples and answer any questions along with clarifying any misconceptions. We also hold an educational forum in the spring in which we present guest speakers concerning a topic of particular interest within the beef industry. We also attend national and state conventions, have fundraisers, BBQ’s, and much more. We offer women an opportunity to expand their communication and leadership skills while working with their peers to educate our communities.

Coordinator: Courtney Iverson
Advisor: Tracy Brewer (tbrewer@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: First and Third Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. in 233 Linfield Hall, during the academic year.

Collegiate FFA (National FFA OnLine)
The MSU Collegiate FFA Chapter is a campus organization for those who have formerly been affiliated with FFA or are interested in the activities of the Collegiate Chapter. Although it is a departmental club for agricultural education majors, students in other curriculums are welcome.

The College Chapter is very active in educational activities such as MSU Ag Days. The Chapter is also responsible for organizing and directing contests at the Annual State FFA Convention. The club offers many social activities, including hayrides, ice skating parties, dances, float trips, pizza parties, and ice fishing. Many of its activities are in conjunction with other organizations from within the College of Agriculture and Montana Association of FFA.

Coordinator: Brooke Johns
Advisors: Carl Igo and Marty Frick
Meeting Time and Place: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, 212 or 214 Cheever Hall, during the academic year

Collegiate Young Farmers & Ranchers

The Montana Farm Bureau Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers club welcomes students with an interest in agricultural issues. The purpose of the club is to further communication among people with an interest in agricultural issues, educate college students about the work of an agricultural organization, provide college students experience with local, state and national government through active participation in legislative activities, learn about Farm Bureau policies and activities, and promote the profession of agriculturally-related occupations.

The club is open to any student, graduate or undergraduate, regardless of major or course of study, with a specific interest in agriculture. The Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers have the opportunity to take part in the grassroots policy development process for the Montana Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau.

The Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers participate in the Montana Farm Bureau annual convention, Young Ag. Leadership Conference, Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, AFBF Annual Meeting, participation in statewide ag expositions. and other industry events, AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, YF&R Calling on the Capitol, National Ag Day, Issues Forum, and MFBF Summer Meetings.

What makes this club truly unique are the opportunities that the Montana Farm Bureau can provide the students after graduation. This club is about forming the skills of lifelong leaders for agriculture.

Coordinator: Kyle Richert
Advisor: Dave Buschena (buschena@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 5:30 pm, Farm Bureau Building, 502 South 19th Ave., during the academic year.

Environmental Resource Club
The Environmental Resource Club seeks to unite and engage students interested in the environmental sciences to participate within the university and local community in activities related to land management and environmental sciences. The club’s objectives are: 1) to expose interested students to career and internship opportunities by organizing informal lunch-time seminars and panel discussions with local scientists and natural resource managers; 2) to raise money to fund field trips with local natural resource professionals to increase environmental science students understanding of local and regional research and management projects; and 3) to be involved in campus-wide activities to promote awareness of environmental science issues.

Coordinator:Tyler Brummer
Advisor: Clain Jones
Meeting Time and Place: TBA

Horseman's Club
The MSU Horseman's Club welcomes any students with an interest in horses. Ownership of a horse is not required. The club sponsors activities such as an annual NCHA cutting competition in the spring and various horsemanship clinics throughout the year. The club has also developed a horse judging team and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team. These teams will travel to other states to compete in competitions and shows in their respective divisions.

Coordinator: Theresa Brown
Advisor: Shannon Moreaux (moreaux@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, 301 Linfield Hall., during the academic year.

Horticulture Club
Coordinator:
Advisor: Tracy Dougher (tracyaod@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: TBA

Livestock Judging Team

Coach: Marc King (mking@montana.edu)

Meats Judging Team

Coach: Jane Ann Boles (jboles@montana.edu)

Polo Club
The Polo Club at MSU is a fun and exciting group that focuses on polo, the game on horseback. All interested students are welcome regardless of riding/playing experience.  Horse ownership is not necessary.  We encourage you to come watch and, of course, join us.

Coordinator: Jen Leyden, poloclubatmsu@yahoo.com
Advisor: Katie Cooper
Coach: Rob Brooks
Meeting Time and Place:  Practices – Tuesdays, 6 pm, Miller Stock Pavilion; Meetings – 1st Tuesdays, 6 pm, Miller Stock Pavilion.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club
The Pre-veterinary Club at MSU is a club designed for students interested in all areas of veterinary medicine. Members come from all walks of the undergraduate curriculum such as Animal and Range Science, Biotechnology, Biology, Microbiology, and Chemistry.

The club provides educational opportunities, community service, tips on applications, visits to the Vet school campuses, and participation in College of Agriculture activities.

Coordinator: Katie Phillips
Advisor: Becky Mattix (rmattix@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00 pm, 109 Linfield Hall, during the academic year.

Range Management Club
The Range Management Club is open to any student who is interested in range ecosystems and the principles of their management. This club has close ties to the International Society for Range Management. Functions include sponsorship of an International Range Plant Identification team; promotion of guest speakers that are controversial, entertaining, and informative; field trips; and marketing of textbooks on Montana Range Plants. We also support a variety of social functions.

Students interested in Range Science should try out for the competitive Range Plant Identification Team and the Undergraduate Range Management Test Team. These teams are sent to represent MSU at the annual contests held in conjunction with the annual International Society for Range Management Convention.

Coordinator: Meaghan Huffman
Advisor: Bok Sowell (bok@montana.edu)
Meeting Time and Place: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, 231 Linfield Hall, during the academic year.

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