Join Us for the Agricultural Sciences Complex Ribbon Cutting

Published: September 5, 2025

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is celebrating the grand opening of its cutting-edge  Nampa Campus Agricultural Sciences Complex including the Simplot Agriculture Building on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Nampa Campus. Faculty, staff, students, and the community are invited to celebrate this transformative space elevating agricultural sciences.  

This state-of-the-art facility blends 40 acres and 38,000 square feet of innovative instructional space with sustainable design, creating a modern hub for hands-on education and research. Thoughtfully designed using daylighting principles, the complex ensures that every classroom and lab is infused with natural light. With nearly 300 registrations, a number of students will embrace learning in this new, modern environment blending indoor and outdoor learning. 

Ribbon Cutting attendees can tour the complex, including state-of-the-industry labs, and learn more about programs co-located here, including Agricultural Business, Leadership, and Education, Animal Veterinary Sciences, Fermentation Science, and Horticulture Technology

Agricultural Sciences Complex 

Tuesday, Sept. 9 

10 a.m. 

Simplot Agriculture Building, 16941 N Progress Way, Nampa 

Classes in the Agricultural Sciences Complex began with the start of the fall semester on Aug. 18, and students are already bringing the new learning spaces to life. 

Come see how CWI is shaping the future of healthcare and science education in the Treasure Valley. For more information, visit cwi.edu

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