Phase I of the Agricultural Mechanics Center has been completed. The first labs were conducted at the center during the fall 1998 semester. During the Christmas break, the move to the new lab was completed and all skills labs were conducted there during the spring 1999 semester. The modern, spacious facility is now slated for further expansion to accommodate the consolidation of all agricultural mechanization labs under one roof.

     Plans for Phase II, which will include the completion of the classroom/office area, added building space for a new power and machinery lab and a secured storage area have been approved and construction should begin this winter. Total cost of the facility will be over $600,000 when completed.