Students benefit from new Oxbo-Fresno State partnership 

Madera, California, August 30, 2024 – Oxbo, a leader in specialty harvesting and controlled application equipment, is pleased to announce  its partnership with the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. Oxbo will be the official pistachio equipment partner for Fresno State’s 2024 pistachio harvest season. 

Fresno State’s 1,000 acre farm contains 97 acres of pistachio orchards, 25 of which are currently bearing and harvestable. The university’s pistachio orchards are located on the corner of North Cedar Avenue and East Sierra Avenue in Fresno, just north of the Fresno State campus.   
 
Oxbo’s employees will operate the Oxbo pistachio shaker, receiver, and bin carrier while providing hands-on instruction to Fresno State students during the pistachio harvest. Students will assist in managing the harvest process and can operate the equipment with supervision and instruction by the Oxbo team.

"This partnership will significantly improve the efficiency of pistachio harvesting on the Fresno State farm while expanding hands-on learning opportunities for our students,” said Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire, Dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. “As a global innovator in agricultural equipment, we are thrilled to collaborate with Oxbo, a proud supporter of Jordan College."  

“Oxbo has invested in supporting agricultural education programs in California for over a decade and we are proud to continue this support through a partnership with Fresno State”, added Cory Venable, Director of Sales and Marketing for Oxbo. “We view our partnership as a way of investing in the future of agriculture. Together with Jordan College we hope to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders by helping provide access to cutting-edge equipment and technology and providing students with opportunities to explore careers and opportunities within specialty agriculture.” 

Oxbo is also a proud supporter of other Fresno State programs, including the Ag One Foundation, through its membership of the Builders Circle and other sponsorships.  

In its fruit portfolio, Oxbo supplies grape, berry, coffee, olive, pistachio, and tomato growers with harvesters and other specialty equipment. With six locations in the heart of California agriculture, Oxbo is dedicated to delivering customer-focused solutions and superior service experience.  

For more information on the full line of Oxbo pistachio harvesting products, please visit www.oxbo.com.  
 
About the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and TechnologyThe Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State engages students in hands-on teaching and research in our six departments and three research centers. Internships and real-world experience on our 1,000-acre University Agricultural Laboratory cultivate problem-solving skills that are vital for your education and productive career. 

Over 30 Jordan College student organizations empower students to enjoy active lifestyles and gain dynamic, leadership skills to serve the community. Students work at our 18 campus farm units year-round to produce fresh products at our Gibson Farm Market, while learning sustainable and innovative production methods.  
 
For more information about the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, visit https://jcast.fresnostate.edu

 

About Ag One Foundation

In 1979, several faculty, alumni and friends of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology had a million-dollar idea -- to start a foundation that would benefit, promote and support the college and its programs. The supporters set out to raise $1 million in permanent funds. Today, the Ag One Foundation has raised more than $30 million in endowed funds which are invested with the Fresno State Foundation.  

Over the years, donors, board members and volunteers have made it possible to award some 5,500 students with over $10.2 million in scholarships and program support. For the 2024-25 academic year, Ag One has provided more than $1 million to deserving students and programs.  

For more information about the Ag One Foundation, visit https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/agonefoundation/ 
 
About Oxbo  

At Oxbo, we are Optimizing farming together. Serving the application, forage, fruit, seed, vegetable, and root crop markets, Oxbo aims to be the clear choice for specialty harvesting and controlled application technology. The Oxbo team consists of global engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service support. For more information, visit www.oxbo.com.