NEWS

Louisiana Tech University’s School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry will host its 52nd annual University Farm Production Sale on Saturday, May 3.

The sale will be held at the Tech Farm on the University’s South Campus, located on Ben Grafton Lane at Tech Farm Road in Ruston. Livestock viewing begins at 10 a.m., followed by the auction at 1 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided to all attendees.

This year’s sale will feature a range of high-quality livestock, including:

• Angus cross pairs with Brangus-sired calves
• Black Baldy cross pairs
• Angus, Baldy, Brangus, Braford and Hereford heifers exposed to Angus and Hereford bulls
• Finished market steers, hogs and lambs, with processing included

Organized by Louisiana Tech agricultural sciences faculty, staff, and students, the event serves as both a fundraiser and a hands-on learning opportunity. Students are involved in every aspect of the sale, including livestock preparation, marketing and logistics.

“The annual Louisiana Tech University Farm Production Sale is rich in history and tradition and provides an excellent learning experience for the students involved,” said Dr. Gary Kennedy, dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. “The funds realized from our sale will be used to support scholarships, academic degree programs and the livestock units that all work together to benefit our students in agricultural sciences at Louisiana Tech.”

Proceeds from the auction support student scholarships, academic programming and the development of Tech’s livestock facilities. The sale also strengthens relationships between the University, local agricultural producers, alumni, and the community.

“The Tech Farm Production Sale is one of the highlights of the year on South Campus,” said Dr. Paul Jackson, head of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry. “It brings the community together to support student scholarships and our livestock units, all while showcasing the outstanding work of our students.”

Dr. Mark Murphey added that in 2024, the sale raised more than $26,000 for scholarships, provided critical funding for livestock operations, and supplied more than 3,000 servings of beef to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana and the Tech Food Pantry.

For more information, contact Mark Murphey at murphey@latech.edu or 318.257.2457.