About

The Longhorn Project, also known as the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Engineering (CASE), is located at NASA's Johnson Space Center on a 27-acre tract of land. This land features a 20-acre pasture for grazing and a large cattle barn, and 7-acre "garden" area which consists of the garden plots, greenhouses, orchards, aquaculture ponds, a paved patio with a waterfall and pond, and the Western Heritage Pavilion. Today, there is herd of registered Texas longhorns that have made The Longhorn Project at Johnson Space Center their home, and a herd of 'show' longhorns, on loan from members of the TLBAA. A selected team of FFA students help raise and exhibit the Longhorns at state, local and national longhorn shows per year, including the Houston Livestock and Rodeo^TM. Through this unique program, the FFA students can have the opportunity to learn about ranch management, animal husbandry and the rich history of our Texas heritage to promote the preservation and legacy of the cattle native to our state.