Fort Hays State University

History of Fort Hays State University

Farm Timeline

The following outlines the history of the University Farm:

1938	The University Farm was located at the current site of Wiest Hall
1940	Obtained a portable milking machine
1953	Moved to current location (west of campus)
1953	Processing Equipment installed
1953	Began producing dairy products such as whole milk, non-fat milk, 2% milk, half and half, creamer, pasteurized milk, homogenized milk, orange juice
1976	Ended producing dairy products
1977	Rated in the top ten for production and health programs in dairy

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