State Fair Community College (SFCC) is proud to announce its newest facility will be named, Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics. The naming honors the generous contributions of Steve and Karen Ellebracht, long-standing philanthropic supporters of the SFCC community.
The nearly completed 60,000-square-foot, $20 million facility will house programs that provide students with hands-on training in precision agriculture, agricultural mechanics, automotive and light diesel technology, and commercial driving. The building is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and collaborative learning spaces.
Steve Ellebracht, the current president of the SFCC Foundation Board, and his wife Karen, are known for their commitment to educational and community advancement. Their donation, part of the Driving Growth, Harvesting Tomorrow capital campaign, secured the naming rights for this transformative facility.
“Steve and Karen’s unwavering support exemplifies the spirit of giving that fuels our college’s mission,” said Dr. Brent Bates, SFCC President. “Their generosity will support countless students and help shape the future of agriculture and mechanics in our region.”
The Driving Growth, Harvesting Tomorrow campaign raised funds to ensure the construction of this milestone $20 million facility, which is set to significantly enhance SFCC’s educational offerings and student success.
The Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics building is scheduled to be open for classes in the fall of 2025.
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Photo 1: From left: Dr. Brent Bates (SFCC president), Kyle Herrick, Kyle Weymuth, Steve Ellebracht (SFCC Foundation Board president), Karen Ellebracht and Mary Treuner (Foundation executive director) during a check presentation inside the lobby of the new Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics Building.
Photo 2: Aerial photo of the nearly completed Steve and Karen Ellebracht Agriculture and Mechanics Building, taken in March 2025. The 60,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open to students in fall 2025.
