Ag One Foundation
November E-News
Thanks to everyone who made "Farmland" at Fresno State a huge success. Over 250 students participated in a free screening
and Q&A session, while another 150 sponsors and guests attended a second screening
and panel discussion. The panelists, Karen Ross, Secretary of California Department
of Food and Agriculture; Randy Krotz, CEO, US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance; Debbie
Raven, President and CEO, Valley Small Business Development Corporation; Ryan Jacobsen,
Executive Director and CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and Ryan Veldhuizen, a
fourth-generation farmer featured in the film, addressed the challenges and strategies
facing our world’s ag industry today. Special thanks to our sponsors who supported
this spectacular event. Proceeds benefited the Jordan College. photos here
On November 13, 2015, the California Cotton Alliance board met at Ag One to meet many
of the students they helped support through an annual scholarship donation. The board
funded ten scholarships to students pursuing a degree in plant science or agricultural
business. This year, Nathan Vanderhoof (plant science), Ryan Cox (plant science/plant health), Kelsie Raulino
(ag business), Jessie Brazil (plant science), Brian Coelho (plant health), Vanessa Jimenez (ag business), Paige Wysong (plant science),
who are pictured with Jordan College interim dean Sandra Witte and Don Cameron, California Cotton Alliance
chairman, who attended the meeting. Not pictured are Lindsey Anderson, Courtnie Fox
and Keigan Roos (ag business) students. Thank you!
Alumni and Friends gathered for the Showcase of Opportunities at this year’s Kern County Alumni and Friends Luncheon at Sun World International
in Wasco on Thursday, November 5. The audience included ag industry professionals
from throughout Kern County as well as current high school and community college students
which provided a great networking opportunity during the social hour. Fresno State
Ag Ambassadors engaged with prospective students and following the luncheon Sun World
hosted a tour of their research and variety development center. Proceeds from this
event benefit the Carl and Barbara Fanucchi Scholarship Endowment which supports Jordan College students from Kern County.
Thank you to all who participated in the second annual Ag One Trap Shoot at the Kingsburg
Gun Club yesterday! Our last event for the year went out with a “bang” with more than
65 shooters who participated in the friendly competition. Also, special thanks to
our sponsors: naming sponsor RBT,Inc, dinner sponsor Ultra Gro Plant Food, practice
round sponsor Nichino America, and trap house sponsors A-C Solar, GAR Tootelian, Inc,
Golden State Farm Credit and Solutions4Earth.
Ag One board member Jim Gomes, who also serves on the California Creamery Operator's
Association board announced that for the second year in a row, the California Creamery
Operators Association will be providing scholarships to students at Fresno State's
Jordan College pursuing a degree in animal sciences and specializing in dairy science or food science and nutrition. Jim,
who is pictured with fellow Ag One board members and interim dean, Dr. Sandra Witte,
recently helped celebrate the 100th birthday of Ag One advisor Bob Glim, professor emeritus of agricultural economics and one of the founding fathers of the agricultural business department. Planting seeds of success...
Jordan College deans candidates arrive on campus for public forums. Dr. Margaret Benson
of Washington State University was held on November 19; Dr. Thomas Dormody of New Mexico State University, November 23; and Dr. Paul Patterson of Auburn University, December 3. These upcoming forums will be held in the Residence Dining Hall (East Wing) located
on campus from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Contact the college for more info: 559-278-2061.
The Jordan College is growing! Many of the college’s departments have faculty positions
open, for more information visit the Career Opportunities page and sort by Job ID number:
Agricultural Business: Agricultural Business, vacancy #12658
Animal Science and Agriculture Education: Animal Science -
Poultry, #12718; Animal Science - Dairy, #12719; Agricultural Leadership,
#12696
Child, Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family
Sciences, #12691
Food Science and Nutrition: Culinary Science, #12632; Nutrition
and Dietetics, #12752
Plant Science: Tree Physiology & Horticulture, #12789
Important Dates
November 19, 2015 - The Rue & Gwen Gibson Farm Market kicked-off the Helping Hams
Campaign, running through December 4, 2015.
December 4, 2015 - Fresno Ag Roundtable hosted by the Jordan College at Fresno State's
Smittcamp Alumni House
January 16, 2015 - Ag Fest Basketball Night at the Save Mart Center. Fresno State
Vs. San Jose State
If you're not already a member, please consider joining Ag One and receive 10% off selected items like wine and olive oil at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market!
