Tag Archives: University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station

Burt C. Buffum, Part Two

Posted on October 12, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler Buffum’s Second Term at the University of Wyoming Buffum left Wyoming in 1900 to serve as the director of the Colorado Agricultural College’s experiment station in Fort Collins. Prior to his departure, the … Continue reading →

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Burt C. Buffum, Part One

Posted on October 5, 2026 by ahcadmin

Post contributed by AHC Archives Aide Patty Kessler “Agriculture is the foundation of civilization, and the commercial, educational and ethical advancement of the people rests primarily on the creation and increase of new wealth from the soil.” –Burt C. Buffum, … Continue reading →

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Designing the University of Wyoming: The Architecture of Agricultural Education

Posted on December 16, 2024 by ahcadmin

When the University of Wyoming opened its doors in 1887, agriculture was more than just another field of study—it was a cornerstone of the institution’s mission. The Morrill Act of 1862 had established land-grant universities across America with a clear … Continue reading →

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