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Newman University Unveils $1M Mobile Agriculture Lab in Southwest Kansas

Newman University launched the Smart Mobile Agriculture Lab, a $1M climate-controlled facility designed as an educational tool.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Image provided by Newman University.

Key Takeaways

  • Newman University launched the Smart Mobile Agriculture Lab, a $1 million climate-controlled facility designed as an educational tool for students across multiple campuses.
  • The mobile lab features hands-on technology including drone piloting capabilities and tractor driving simulations, representing the region's largest mobile agriculture laboratory.
  • Senator Jerry Moran attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and highlighted how Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding played a major role in the lab's development.
  • The mobile lab will serve students from Newman University's Wichita campus and HERE program schools including Garden City Community College, Dodge City Community College, and Seward County Community College.
  • Major sponsors supporting the project include American Implement, MJE, Garden City Co-op, and Heartland Soil Services.

Newman University Debuts Advanced Mobile Laboratory

Newman University has officially launched its Smart Mobile Agriculture Lab, marking a significant investment in agricultural education for Southwest Kansas students. The over $1 million climate-controlled facility was unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Refinery in Garden City on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.

The mobile laboratory enables students to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge agricultural technology, including drone piloting and tractor driving simulations. As the region's largest mobile agriculture lab, the facility is designed to provide field experience for students before graduation.

Leadership Vision for Newman University's Agricultural Education

“We are excited to present the Newman Mobile Agriculture Lab to the community. We are confident that this addition will redefine agricultural education at all Newman campuses and cannot wait to see our students learn and grow using this resource. A huge thank you to our sponsors American Implement, MJE, Garden City Co-op and Heartland Soil Services for making this vision come to life,” said Alden Stout, vice president of academic affairs at Newman University.

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