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By KORTNEY LANG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fort Hays State University Department of Agriculture Department Chair Sophie Ano has been chair for three years, and has supported each and every one of her students along the way. The agriculture department holds great importance in FHSU\u2019s history. FHSU was initially built around the university\u2019s farm, \u201cso agriculture has always been an important piece of our campus,\u201d Ano said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Ano, with agriculture surrounding the campus community, it is important to advocate for the industry. Informing others about where their food comes from, as well as how it is produced, helps others understand the importance of agriculture. As the Department Chair, Ano spreads awareness about the agriculture program here at FHSU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA lot of my advocating is done internally on campus so other students, faculty and staff are aware of the size and needs of our programs,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kiley Whipple is a student who has worked alongside Ano while being an Ag Ambassador and has developed a great relationship throughout that experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI enjoy working with Dr. Ano because she is determined and energetic in everything that she does,\u201d Whipple said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Ano\u2019s position as Department Chair, she recognizes the needs of students and takes action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe has been a mentor in making decisions for the future, she has been a leader to me while being an ambassador for the ag department, and she has been a contact and resource in times of need,\u201d Whipple said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHSU\u2019s University farm is located just five minutes away from the Quad. With 3500 acres of farm land, students are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the industry. Currently, a new classroom is being built on the farm, and is projected to be completed in December to allow for classes to take place there in the spring. The agriculture department is made up of both students who come from a background in agriculture, as well as those who have little to no experience. These learning opportunities are vital for each student\u2019s success within the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ano said that enrollment within the Agriculture Department stays at a steady rate of about 400 students each year. This allows the department to focus on each student\u2019s success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The department hosts many different events throughout both the fall and spring semesters, hosting an Ag Career fair last week and later this fall, the Trick or Treat at the Farm on October 25, and Block and Bridle Little I on November 2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can find out more about upcoming events within the department by visiting their Facebook page.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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