The Agriculture Technology Center is located within the Platte Building on the Fort Lupton Campus. This is where students enrolled in the Aims agriculture programs learn the skills required to build a successful career in various agriculture disciplines. The dedicated Ag spaces include a classroom and shop with cutting-edge equipment and a state-of-the-art greenhouse.
- Fort Lupton Campus
Agricultural Sciences and Technology – Fort Lupton Campus
Platte Building
Platte Building, 260 College Avenue, 80621, United States
Hours:
When Classes are in Session:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
When Classes are not in Session:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
When Classes are in Session:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
When Classes are not in Session:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This is the primary learning space for students and is equipped for virtual and in-person instruction, with many courses available in multiple learning modalities. With a computer cart and ten microscopes for student use, the classroom features ag-specific equipment including incubators, seed samples, scales and more.
The Agriculture Production Shop houses all large equipment and training equipment for students and is the home for Ag Mechanics, Ag Machinery, and Precision Agriculture courses.
Available equipment includes:
- Learning stations for:
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical systems
- Plumbing systems
- Tools
- John Deere tractor with mowing/disc attachments
- John Deere Gator fit with Trimble systems
The greenhouse is home to the horticulture and plant science classes at Aims. This small, state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a Wadsworth StepSaver system, which allows for the automation of lights, heating and cooling in the greenhouse.