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It’s always great to see our students out in the community! 🐾 The Fresno State Plant Science Club hosted an info table at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in celebration of National Ag Day. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about agriculture and the power of plants. 🪴

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Fresno State Winery’s wine club pick-up party last month! 🍷 Guests enjoyed exclusive tastings of new award-winning wines, and we couldn’t have asked for a better crowd to share them with. 🐾

Registration for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is open! 🎓 Join us at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at the Save Mart Center as we celebrate our incredible grads. 🐾 Students: register before April 15 at bit.ly/3ExnnhK

We're proud to collaborate with faculty and students from the Lyles College of Engineering, offering our farm as a testing ground for the citrus harvester project led by Dr. Alaeddin Bani Milhim.🍊See how innovation is reshaping the future of farming at bit.ly/3PDOm0m

On this #ThrowbackThursday, we’re celebrating alumni Steve Wright and Dr. Bruce Roberts, whose lifelong friendship and professional journeys first took root while working on student crop projects right here at Fresno State! 🐾 🌿

Congrats to our students who placed at the Western Regional Dairy Challenge at the University of Alberta! 🏆🐾 They toured Vermeer Dairy Farm LTD, analyzed operations, and delivered presentations evaluating animal health, parlor management, and feed systems.🐄 🌾

The Fresno State Pre-Veterinary Club's annual dog vaccination and microchip clinic is from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, at the Fresno State Animal Science Pavilion. 🐶 💉 Dogs must be leashed. Cash, card, Cash App, and Zell will be accepted.

#FresnoStateDOG continues until 11:59 p.m.! 🤩 Your gift to the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, no matter how big or small, will support student success that extends beyond the classroom. 🐾 Invest in our future leaders by giving at bit.ly/3NJcD4r

Thanks to your support on #FresnoStateDOG, students like Rafael Chavez gain hands-on experience in the equine unit. 🐴🐾 As a Harris Fellow, he helps with feed, equipment, and animal care. Give now to support students like Rafael achieve their dreams at bit.ly/3NJcD4r

Your support on this #FresnoStateDOG empowers students like Alyssa Serpa, a Harris Fellow making a meaningful impact at the campus vegetable crops unit, helping grow fresh produce for the Gibson Farm Market. 🌱 🐾 Give now at bit.ly/3NJcD4r

Fresno State's Day of Giving kicks off tonight at midnight! 🎉 Join in challenges throughout the day, and consider making a gift to our campus farm, scholarships, the Dean’s Fund, or any of our departments or research centers. 🐾 Learn more and give at bit.ly/3NJcD4r

Three Fresno State students are the inaugural recipients of the John Harris Fellowship. 🐴🌾 Read more at bit.ly/4suHeS6 and save the date for Day of Giving on March 18. Your support helps students like these to lead and make an impact! 🐾

Jordan College orchard manager Robert Willmott was recently featured on ABC30, sharing how the recent rainy and cool conditions affected the campus farm. 🌧️ 🌾 Watch the interview at bit.ly/4l7yrTG

Fresno State's Gibson Farm Market is famous for their sweet corn and Bulldog-branded wine, but many people don’t dig deep enough to learn the story behind the store. Learn more: californiagrown.org/blog/gibson-fa… #california @FSJordanCollege @Fresno_State

Congratulations to Fresno State alumni Manuel Jimenez (1977) and Tom Willey (1975) who were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards by the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy at its annual conference. 👏 🐾

Ag business students competed in the National Grocers Association Foundation Student Case Study Competition, pitching an AI-powered customer insights strategy, a social engagement app, rotating product features, and hands-on pilot projects to boost sales and train employees. 🐾

Congrats to our grad students for their success in the poster competition at the 2026 California Plant and Soil Conference! 🌱 🥇 1st Place – Andreas Wofford 🥈 2nd Place – Manjot Singh We’re also incredibly proud of all our students who attended and presented their work. 🐾

As Ag One celebrates 30 years of the Common Threads Awards Luncheon, we’re proud to honor an exceptional leader. The 2025 Tapestry Award goes to Alcidia Freitas Gomes for 30+ years of visionary leadership. Join us March 10. Get tickets or become a sponsor bit.ly/4l6jscN

Dr. Charles Hillyer, director of the Center for Irrigation Technology, was quoted in Irrigation Today on the critical roles that research and innovation can play in building a more sustainable future in agriculture.💧🚜 Dive into the full article at bit.ly/4kvgAFY

The Fresno State Winery made waves in the first North America Collegiate Wine Bowl at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, winning 6 medals out of 5,500+ entries! 🎉 Congratulations to our students for an excellent showing.🐾