Released: March 22, 2005

Hypnotist To Perform At K-State’s Ag Fest

MANHATTAN, Kan. ­ Veterinarian and hypnotist, Al Snyder, is scheduled to perform as part of this year’s Ag Fest on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan.

Snyder, a professional hypnotist who performs 60 to 70 shows a year across the United States, will perform at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, in Umberger Hall, room 105.

Snyder received a degree in vocational agricultural education at the University of Wyoming and earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University. He practiced veterinary medicine in Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana, and later became involved in computer sales and practice management consultations in the Midwest region. He was named general manager of Advanced Veterinary Systems Software Company in January 1991.

Snyder founded the Wyoming State Future Farmers of America Leadership Camp in 1978. He has continued to direct the camp for 15 years, and has assisted with leadership events for other organizations, including the Wyoming Future Business Leaders of America, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Future Homemakers of America.

His performance at Ag Fest will be co-sponsored by the Kansas Farm Bureau and the K-State Union Program Council. The show is free and is open to all students and the public.

Ag Fest, a week of agriculture-related activities on K-State’s Manhattan campus, is organized by the K-State College of Agriculture Student Council. The annual event will take place April 5-8.

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Story by:
Mandy Stark
K-State Research& Extension News