Category: Agriculture

Ruby Monsma turned a high school kennel job into a career in veterinary medicine through Black Hawk College’s Veterinary Technology program. With hands-on training, faculty support and real-world internships, she built the skills and confidence to succeed and now works in a clinical setting after graduation.

Black Hawk College agriculture students learning through hands‑on labs, farm visits, and seasonal internships that cover planting, harvest, livestock work, and equipment training.

The BHC Riding Team is officially 3rd in the nation, an unforgettable finish powered by dedication, standout rides, and the strong foundation of BHC’s equine programs.

Congratulations to our East Campus students and coaches for winning the 2026 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference Sweepstakes Award!

Black Hawk College recently hosted the 8th Annual Welding Invitational at the college’s Welding and Skilled Trades Center in downtown Kewanee.

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.

Dozens of stuffed animals are now healthier after visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital.

Congratulations to the members of the Livestock Judging Team for winning their first three competitions of the 2025-26 season!

The Black Hawk College Agri-Business Club Alumni’s 2025 Aggie Weekend raised more than $30,000 that will support grants for programming and scholarships for students at the East Campus.

Olivia Shike of Sadorus is the new student trustee on the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees.