Ag One Foundation
Kids' Ag Camp 2025
Kids’ Ag Camp at Fresno State, hosted by the Jordan College’s Institute for Food and Agriculture, offers local youth ages 7–12 a fun and educational summer experience filled with hands-on learning and farm adventures. Over the course of 20 hours during a one-week session, campers are guided by enthusiastic Fresno State agricultural students across the university’s expansive and diverse 1,000-acre farm. With only 30 spots available per session, each camper receives personalized attention as they explore the world of agriculture through exciting, real-world activities. From the moment they arrive, kids dive into interactive lessons on the “5 F’s of Agriculture” — Food, Fiber, Flowers, Forestry, and Fuel — gaining an understanding of how agriculture impacts daily life.
Campers engage in creative and scientific projects like designing their own poultry houses, conducting experiments by practicing “vaccinations” on oranges using syringes filled with food coloring, and constructing birdhouses to take home. They also create agriculture career vision boards, cutting and pasting images of future roles they might one day pursue — from animal scientists to food technologists. One of the most anticipated days is harvest day, when the campers head out into the sun-drenched fields to hand-pick Fresno State’s famous sweet corn and juicy peaches, learning about crop cycles and healthy eating along the way.
A visit to the Gibson Farm Market allows campers to see the journey from farm to table firsthand and sample delicious, locally grown products. The week wraps up with a cheerful ice cream social in the Jordan Agricultural Research Center, where families gather to celebrate their children’s achievements. Nearly 100 students from across Fresno County participate each summer across three sessions, leaving camp with new knowledge, lasting friendships, and a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from. More than just a summer camp, Kids’ Ag Camp is a place where young minds are inspired, hands get dirty, and the seeds of future agricultural leaders are planted.