Clubs

Ag Ambassadors

Ambassadors represent the Jordan College of Agricultural Science and Technology at various functions, serve to recruit students to Fresno State, the College (JCAST), and provide information to students currently attending Fresno State. Ag Ambassadors focus on communicating the benefits and importance of getting a college education to high school and community college students, and visitors to the campus. For more information please contact Dr. Sharon Freeman (559.278-4423, sfreeman@mail.fresnostate.edu). Check out their web page at https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/ambassadors/index.html. Social Media Facebook or Instagram.

Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Gamma Rho is a social-professional fraternity that is truly unique when compared to other fraternities at California State University, Fresno. Every member has an agricultural major or background. Most fraternities focus on the social aspects of the students' lives, but Alpha Gamma Rho deals with both social and professional issues, putting it in a class by itself. There are over 41,000 active members and alumni from 62 different colleges across the nation. The purpose of Alpha Gamma Rho is to make better men. One way of accomplishing this is by encouraging scholarship among its members. Please feel free to stop by and see what Alpha Gamma Rho has to offer you. If you have any questions, call the house (559.226.9519), and ask for the recruitment chairman, or stop by the house for a tour. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Alpha Zeta

Alpha Zeta is an honorary, professional society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. Founded in 1897 at Ohio State University, Alpha Zeta is the first and oldest collegiate society for agriculture. Today, Alpha Zeta has more than 125,000 alumni and more than 500 student members from chapters at 20 colleges and universities. Alpha Zeta is a co-ed fraternity. For more information contact Mrs. Judy Henson (jkhenson@csufresno.edu). Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

American Collegiate Horsemans Association

The American Collegiate Horsemans Association offers opportunities for educational activities, applied research projects, hands-on experience and other horse related activities.  For more information, please contact Dr. Alyx Iared (alyxiared@mail.fresnostate.edu) or visit the Equine Enterprise website. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Bulldoggers Rodeo Club

The Bulldoggers Rodeo Club is open to students from all majors and of all abilities who have an interest in the sport of rodeo. The club provides an opportunity for students to join the Rodeo Team, which is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The club sponsors an annual intercollegiate rodeo, as well as social activities and fund-raising events. For more information please contact Uhur Adem (559.278.2971, uhuruadem@mail.fresnostate.edu) and check out the Bulldoggers website. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Dairy Club

This club offers students from all who are interested in the dairy industry, the opportunity to meet for educational activities and dairy shows, and sales that promote the dairy industry. For more information please contact Judy Henson (559. 278.8801, jkhenson@csufresno.edu). Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Experience and Employment

The Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education has experience and employment opportunities available to students at the Beef, Dairy, Horse, Poultry, Sheep and Swine units as well as the Meats Lab and the San Joaquin Experimental Ranch near Coarsegold, California (beef cattle).  The department also regularly hires students to guide Farm Tours provided to elementary school children.  For more information, students should contact the enterprise manager in charge of the unit of interest or the Department office regarding Farm Tour applications.

FFA Field Day and FFA State Conference Committee

This group offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary for the organization and production of the FFA Field Days/State Finals Contests through those hosted by the CSUF. For more information please contact the Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department office  at (559) 278-2971 and check out the FFA webpage. Social Media: Instagram

Judging Teams Available

Livestock and Meats Judging Teams represent the University, the College and the Department at competitions in Colorado, Texas, North Dakota, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oregon, Idaho, Nebraska, and competitions within the state of California. For more information on these teams, please contact the Department Office at (559) 278-2971.

Meat Science Club

The meat science club caters events and works to apply the techniques learned through the meat science program. The income supports the meat judging team and the livestock meat evaluation team. Contact Dr. John Henson (559.278.3921, jhenson@csufresno.edu) or Dr. Amanda McKeith (amckeith@csufresno.edu). Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Mule Packing Club

Mule packing is a tradition that allowed many individuals to move railroads or raw materials across the country into undeveloped areas. Packing also allows those who wish to camp in wilderness past road accessibility to do so. Through Fresno State, club members will practice tying knots for the box and diamond hitches, balancing pack loads, and collaborating with their teammates to improve efficiency. The club is a great way to appreciate traditions, understand the value of natural resources, build workplace and life applicable skills, and stretch themselves. There will also be opportunity for those who wish to learn to join practices. Broadly, the club will hold the traditions of the Sierras, and help develop student skills. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Poultry Science Society

The Poultry Science Society invites students from all majors who are interested in poultry and wish to promote and/or learn more about the poultry industry.  The new Foster Farms research facility is scheduled to open in Spring 2013.  For more information, please contact Ms. Cynthia Lopez (559.30.2901, cynlopez@csufresno.edu). Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
 
Pre Veterinary Association

Provides students with the assistance necessary to apply to various accredited veterinary programs in the US and abroad. The club also provide members with opportunities to meet with local veterinarians, other industry professionals and fund raising events which provide hands-on experience. For more information please contact the department (559.278.2971). Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
 
Red Wave Show and Sale

The Red Wave Classic is a livestock show and sale sponsored by the Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education in cooperation with Farmers Best Feed. For more information please contact Mrs. Annika Austin, Mrs. Jesse Bower, Dr. Amanda McKeith, or Ms. Hannah Price (hannahprice@csufresno.edu). You may also check out their website: http://redwave.jcast.csufresno.edu. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
 
Sigma Alpha Sorority

The social-professional sorority for members that have an agricultural major or background is committed to scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. Beginning in 1978, it now consists of 19,000 members and alumnae spread across 80 different chapters across the nation. Learn more about the local chapter on its website. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Student Leadership Council

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Student Leadership Council (SEC) is a joint council comprised of student representatives from within the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. Members include elected officers, the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Senator from JCAST, and a faculty advisor representing the Office of the Dean.  For more information, visit their website or contact the Office of the Dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (559.278.2061).

Women's Equestrian Team

The Equestrian team is a varsity NCAA Women's sport offering varsity athlete status to women practicing and competing for Fresno State. Scheduled and supervised team practice, strength and conditioning, training, academic services, priority registration and other benefits for athletes are provided by the Athletics Department. Athletes ride their own or lesson horses. The team competes with other universities at home and away in the NCAA Division I. For more information please contact the head coach (559.278.8385) and check out the Equestrian Team sports website. Social Media: Facebook or Instagram

Young Cattlemen's

This group offers students from all majors who are interested in the beef cattle industry an opportunity to work with the California Cattlemen's Association in promoting the industry and to educate the community about the issues facing the beef cattle industry. For more information please contact Dr. Ryan Person (rperson@csufresno.edu) or Dr. Amanda McKeith (amckeith@csufresno.edu). Social Media: Facebook or Instagram