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Agronomy Club

Purpose: To provide activities to develop interpersonal skills, to learn the latest advancements in the crop and soil sciences, biotechnology, and agronomic industrial sectors.

Activities: National convention-student activities subdivision of the American Society of Agronomy, "Take a Kid to the Game", tours, student speech competitions, Texas ASA state meetings, annual agronomy club banquet, canned food drive, selling agronomy hats, Southern Region meeting.

Contact: Dr. Craig Bednarz

Horticulture Society

Purpose: To promote the discipline of horticulture; open to all persons interested in horticulture.

Activities: Attend professional meetings, fundraisers, industry speakers, scholarship and public service activities, and social evePHP has encountered an Access Violation at 01D773CDnts.

Contact: Dr. Thayne Montague and Dr. Cynthia McKenney

Web Page: http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/HSW/index.htm

Tech Turf

Purpose: To promote and advance the turf grass management profession; provide an avenue for an exchange of information and ideas between students and professionals, and information about career direction and credentials needed.

Activities: Compete in the Turf Bowl at the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America meeting and tradeshow each year, host the Tech Turf Classic in the spring, and host professional speakers and meetings.

Contact: Dr. Gerald Henry

Pi Alpha Xi

Purpose: Pi Alpha Xi is the Honor Society for Horticulture established to unify students, educators, and professional horticulturists. The society promotes high scholarship, fellowship, professional leadership, and the enrichment of human life through plants.

Activities: National and Regional flower judging competitions and photography competitions; the local chapter sells seasonal arrangements for fundraisers, has Christmas parties and spring initiations at the Horticulture Gardens and Greenhouse.

Contact: Amber Bates