BHC wins NACTA Judging Conference for 17th time
Congratulations to our East Campus students and coaches for winning the 2026 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference Sweepstakes Award!
Crops & Soil Judging Team
Overview
Crops and soil judging teams provide students with hands-on experience in agriculture and environmental sciences, blending classroom knowledge with real-world applications. Team members compete in events focused on identifying and evaluating crops, seeds, weeds and pests, as well as analyzing soil properties like texture, drainage and fertility. Through fieldwork and problem-solving challenges, students develop critical skills in sustainable agriculture, land management, and environmental stewardship. Joining the team offers a unique opportunity to enhance practical knowledge, build teamwork, and prepare for careers in farming, agronomy and natural resource management.
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Agriculture News
Congrats to 2026 high school welding invitational winners
Black Hawk College recently hosted the 8th Annual Welding Invitational at the college’s Welding and Skilled Trades Center in downtown Kewanee.
Women’s History Month – Being a woman in agriculture
Agriculture has always been a huge part of Grace Angotti’s life, so having the opportunity to turn that passion into a career is something she doesn’t take for granted. Now she is a faculty member at the East Campus, where she teaches a variety of ag courses and coaches the Livestock Judging Team.
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