The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Press Release Archives 2020
May
Tennis player sticks to recipe, earns Ivy League opportunity in food science (May 1)
April
Jordan College's Singh honored among University's graduate student medalists (April 29)
Alum & ag business faculty member Tung deals with food chain impacts in economic downturn (April 28)
Students keep campus farm active while classes operate virtually (April 27)
Standridge one of eight recognized by University as undergraduate medalists (April 27)
Students keep campus farm active while classes operate virtually (April 27)
Standridge one of eight recognized by University as undergraduate medalists (April 27)
Library shows 'modern face' of services during virtual transition (April 20)
John Cordeiro Feature: The Legacy Retires (by Hayden Gray, April 19)
Winery offers April discounts on shipping and new releases (April 17)
Fresno County and Fresno State introduce public health laboratory for COVID-19 testing analysis (April 14)
Winery offers April staff discount and new pick-up option (April 9)
Most successful March Match Up campus campaign goes into overtime to meet ongoing needs (April 9)
All summer classes offered virtually; funding available to eligible students (April 6)
March
Student Cupboard remains open for students in need of food (March 20)
More campus actions announced in response to COVID-19 outbreak (March 17)
Campus message regarding temporary cancellation of in-person classes effective March 16 (March 12)
Rickman honored with city educator award (March 11)
Gibson Farm Market to host vegetable plant sale (March 10)
Pre-Veterinary Club hosts vaccination and microchip clinic for dogs (March 10)
Ag education student, Fresno State win state farm bureau discussion titles (March 3)
Rodeo teams among top-25 ranked squads slated for home rodeo (March 2)
February
Students, community celebrate groundbreaking for Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union (February 20)
Farm Market offers special Sip and Sample wine tasting and promotions (Feb. 7)
Fresno State expands events at World Ag Expo (Feb. 6)
Animal Science students Red Wave Classic Junior Show (Feb. 5)
January
Sixty companies slated for campus ag career fair (Jan. 29)
University partners with olive oil industry for milling seminar (Jan. 28)
Ag One Parnagian Family Community Salute raises 1.06 million for campus farm endowment (Jan. 16)
Students and staff create new Hmong language pesticide safety training videos (Jan. 10)
2019
December
Horticulture manager brightens campus with leaf art (Dec. 13)
Helping Hams drive provides 275 hams to local charities (Dec. 11)
Great gift ideas featured at Gibson Farm Market Holiday Open House (Dec. 3)
November
Day of Giving rallies worldwide support for Fresno State students (Nov. 8)
Fresno State to sign agreement of collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University (Nov. 7)
Agribusiness Management Conference highlights economic drivers (Nov. 5)
Mayor of Angra to give lecture on city history (Nov. 1)
October
Helping Hams drive aims to feed hungry during holidays (Oct. 28)
New CIT Director Charles Hillyer feature (Oct. 21)
Food, Family & Farm Month showcases campus research and education (Oct. 17)
Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival features food and family fun (Oct. 17)
New robotic palletizing arm showcased at Bee Sweet Citrus Processing Lab (Oct. 16)
Flores wins national award, plants a new career course (Oct. 10)
Community volunteers plant news trees, honor submariners at Fresno State (Oct. 16)
Winery unveils new vintages at Flavor of Fall event (Oct. 9)
Student Feature: Cordova see campus ripe with opportunity (Oct. 4).
September
Domingos honored at Top Dog Ceremony (Sept. 20)
August
Purewal elected Ag One Foundation President (Aug. 20)
Winery honors President with two reserve wines (Aug. 14)
July
Campus nursery to host annual iris sale (July 12)
Retiring Dean elevated Jordan College / Nef returns as new Dean (July 2)
Gibson Farm Market open special hours for July 4 (July 2)
June
Campbell wins national all-around rodeo title (June 25)
Award-winning wines featured at 'Friday Night Flights' summer tastings (June 18)
Bulldoggers men’s team headed to college national rodeo finale seeded third (June 6)
May
Fresno State sweet corn to go on sale June 7 (May 31)
Plant science graduate Mele awarded University's highest commencement honor (May 18)
Retiree Lofgren to receive child & family science degree (May 17)
Pulido to receive diploma with her son at graduation (May 16)
Mele honored among campus Dean's graduate medalists (May 8)
Hisasaga to represent Jordan College as undergraduate graduate medalist (May 7)
Gibson Farm Market features wine tastings of new wines (May 1)
April
Campus water reading initiative author to speak at Fresno State (April 30)
Livestock, dairy and farm camps among youth opportunities offered this summer on campus (April 26)
Fresno State hosts dedication of Mancebo dairy facility (April 25)
Gibson Farm Market to host California Raisin Day Celebration (April 24)
New wines to be showcased at vintage release party (April 23)
University flags at half-staff April 12 in honor of Beverly Gibson Knobloch (April 12)
Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute to host talk on the Carnation Revolution (April 12)
Fresno State to host 71st anual FFA Field Day event (April 11)
March 2019
Pre-Veterinary Club hosts vaccination and microchip clinic for dogs (March 20)
Portuguese language high school students to visit Fresno State (March 8)
Panel to focus on Portuguese-American legacy of agriculture in the Valley (March 5)
Gibson Farm Market to host biggest campus plant sale of year (March 5)
Bulldoggers open spring season with home rodeo (March 4)
February
Students to host free grocery tours to improve fruit and vegetable awareness (Feb. 28)
Faculty & students study sensory responses to wine aroma (Feb. 26)
New grants boost flow of water research at Fresno State (Feb. 15)
Campus wine club pick-up invites new members (Feb. 12)
Fresno State showcases programs at world's largest agricultural exposition (Feb. 11)
Student-made products featured at Wine and Chocolate Lover's Weekend (Feb. 6)
January
Azores president headlines inaugural lecture for Portuguese institute (Jan. 31)
Harvesting the Leaders of Tomorrow Career Fair Jan. 30 (Jan. 28)
Borges named director of Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (Jan. 23)
Plant science faculty and researcher Bhangoo remembered (Jan. 21)
Alumna wins American Farm Bureau discussion title (Jan. 16)
Dairy calf health workshop features professionals from across nation (Jan. 15)
Water stake holders to convene at water exchange market symposium (Jan. 15)
2018
December
Farm Credit grant funds multicultural ambassadors high school mentorship program (Dec. 19)
Helping Hams drive provides 250 hams to local charities (Dec. 13)
Students receive irrigation association awards (Dec. 11)
November
Gibson Farm Market features special gift ideas at Holiday Open House (Nov. 28)
Pre-Vet Club hosts dog pictures with Santa Claus (Nov. 28)
Transformative two-year grant to promote Portuguese legacy in Valley (Nov. 15)
Annual Helping Hams drive launches to feed hungry during holidays (Nov. 14)
Irrigation equipment demonstration showcases new innovations (Nov. 13)
Veteran/Plant Science Student Feature: Sean Day (Nov. 11)
Plant Science Club wins fifth university agronomy national title (Nov. 9)
Agribusiness Management Conference gives insight into federal farm bill (Nov. 5)
October
Agribusiness Management Conference gives insight into federal farm bill (Oct. 29)
Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival features pumpkin patch, free food samples (Oct. 17)
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Feature: Ignacio Mendoza (Oct. 15)
Benes named Boswell chair in plant science department (Oct. 5)
Experts address water safety issues at Arsenic Symposium (Oct. 2)
September
Bulldoggers rodeo club introduces Uhuru Adem as new coach (Sept. 27)
Horticulture unit to host fall plant sale Sept. 22 (Sept. 18)
Free pistachio harvest calculator gives area growers new forecast tool (Sept. 10)
August
Horticulture unit to host community-sponsored iris sale (Aug. 2)
Campus Pointe farm stand moved to Wednesday evenings (Aug. 1)
July
Valley Ventures fueling innovation; accepting fall applicants (July 13)
Ken Ramos elected Ag One Foundation president (July 5)
Gibson Farm Market open special hours on July 4 (July 3)
June
Fresno State food products to be featured at Campus Pointe farm stand (June 29)
Fresno State mourns the passing of supporter Manuel 'JR' Mancebo (June 18)
Campbell and Kautz advance to College National Finals Rodeo short go final round (June 16)
Fresno State corn picked at peak maturity, freshness for best taste (June 13)
Record opening-weekend sales for Fresno State sweet corn (June 11)
Bulldoggers rodeo club advances five qualifiers to nationals (June 8)
Popular Fresno State sweet corn arrives at Gibson Farm Market (June 6)
May
Ag communications student receives national honor (May 27)
Feature: Shudic barrels his way to a degree at ripe age of 70 (May 16)
Vazquez honored as Jordan College Dean's senior medalist (May (9)
Britton selected as Jordan College Dean's senior medalist (May 7)
Feature: Warkentin helps Fresno State students understand blindness in a whole new light (May 2)
Fresno State part of $5 million food and ag irrigation research grant (May 1)
April
Four Fresno State students recognized with ag scholar awards (April 30)
Building naming ceremony celebrates ‘father’ of Fresno State viticulture and enology (April 24)
Bulldogs in the Kitchen to host student-athlete cooking sessions (April 20)
Fresno State to host FFA field day and state final contests (April 18)
Horticulture unit to host water-wise plant exchange (April 16)
Forum to feature noted entrepreneur Ed Pizzarello (April 13)
Taste of Spring Event Showcases new wines and students (April 13)
Campus water initiative to feature Water 4.0 author David Sedlak (April 9)
Castanon leads Fresno State soil judging team at national contest (April 4)
March
Public invited to sign up for nutritional grocery store tours (March 29)
Fresno State appoints Esqueda to lead water and sustainability efforts (March 26)
Pre-Vet Club to host canine vaccination & microchip clinic (March 22)
Building named for ‘father’ of Fresno State viticulture and enology (March 20)
Gibson Farm Market to host spring plant sale March 10 (March 8)
Bulldoggers welcome top West Coast collegiate talent to home rodeo (March 8)
Recruit the 99 Career and Internship Fair set for March 7 (March 5)
February
Celebration of life for ag business faculty emeritus John Shields set for March 7 (Feb. 27)
Truax becomes fourth Fresno State ag national discussion meet champion (Feb. 23)
Recent meat science lab alumni create scholarship endowment (Feb. 16)
Collaborative SmartFarm system reseach being implemented in campus almond orchard (Feb. 14)
Students welcome World Ag Expo visitors from around the world (Feb. 9)
Wine, food products featured for Wine & Chocolate Lover's Weekend (Feb. 9)
January
Valley Ventures now accepting applications for spring cohort (Jan. 11)
2017
December
Helping Hams provides 250 hams to local charities (Dec. 14)
Zoldoske honored at retirement event (Dec. 13)
Carlson and Fresno State win Farm Bureau state discussion titles (Dec. 4)
November
Jordan College mourns passing of long-time professor and supporter Bob Glim (Nov. 15)
Mechanized ag lab renovations made possible by Moller Family Gift (Nov. 14)
Fresno Equipment Company creates ag scholarship endowment (Nov. 8)
University to launch Helping Hams drive to feed hungry during holidays (Nov. 7)
Plant Science Club wins fourth President's Trophy in six years (Nov. 1)
October
Chevron gifts $450,000 to Fresno State engineering, industrial technology and physics programs (Oct. 30)
State Ag Secretary Karen Ross to keynote Agribusiness Management Conference (Oct. 24)
Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival to showcase student-made products (Oct. 11)
Jordan College alum Ashbeck to honored at Top Dog event (Oct. 9)
September
Water, Ag and Energy start-ups selected to receive Valley Ventures support (Sept. 15)
Agribusiness Management Conference set for Nov. 9 (Sept. 13)
August
Rabobank creates scholarships in memory of Tony DeGroot (Aug. 10)
Alumnus Montgomery returns as new Fresno State winemaker (Aug. 9)
Plant science students receive national agronomy awards (Aug. 3)
July
Parreira elected Ag One Foundation President (July 27)
Horticulture Nursery to host Iris Society Sale on Aug. 12 (July 26)
Valley Ventures seeking applicants for next entrepreneur cohort (July 25)
Ag One Community Salute raises $850,000 for Borba family endowment (July 16)
June
Youth livestock judging camp registration deadline June 30 (June 25)
Memorial service for former plant science chair/campus farm manager Gary Ritenour on June 24 (June 22)
Hushour leads Bulldoggers at national college rodeo (June 20)
Bulldoggers rodeo team advances five qualifiers to nationals (June 9)
Fresno State students tour agriculture facilities in Azores (June 8)
First day sales for Fresno State sweet corn: record 38,586 ears (June 5)
Ag One Foundation to honor Borba family's commitment to farming (June 2)
Fresno State soil judging team competes at national contest (June 1)
May
Fresno State sweet corn on sale at Gibson Farm Market on June 2 (May 31)
Plant Science graduate student Touyee Thao earn Fresno State’s highest honor (May 21)
Bailey selected as Jordan College Dean's Senior medalist (May 15)
Thao among University Dean's Graduate Medalists (May 13)
Cal West Rain & Netafim provide new irrigation technology on campus farm (May 12)
Memorial service celebrates Ken Fugelsang life May 13 at winery (May 11).
Mancebo Jr. pledges $1 million to Fresno State dairy program (May 9)
Award-winning campus wines available at free tastings in May (May 4)
Gibson Farm Market to host California Raisin Day May 6 (May 2)
April
Campus water initiative to feature Blue Mind author Wallace J. Nichols (April 25)
Fashion Merchandising students to host Visual Merchandising Challenge (April 24)
University to host FFA state convention & judging contests (April 19)
Horticulture unit to host water-wise plant exchange April 22 (April 7)
Pre-Vet Club hosts canine vaccine and microchip clinic April 8 (April 5)
Public invited to sign up for Bulldogs in the Grocery Store tours (April 4)
March
University signs ag academic pact with Brazilian university (March 24)
Fresno State’s Fashion Inc. to host “Lights, Camera, Fashion!” (March 22)
Gibson Farm Market to host spring vegetable plant sale March 18 (March 15)
Valley women to be honored for philanthropic, ag involvement (March 14)
Recruit the 99 Career Internship Fair Set March 15 (March 14)
Bulldoggers to host Fresno State College rodeo March 11-12 (March 7)
Portuguese authors Lucio and Chilão to speak March 7 (March 5)
Women in Ag Mentoring and Empowerment honor Marlene Miyasaki (March 2)
Ag/Biological Engineers Society honor Fresno State Industrial Technology professor & students (March 1)
February
Berry finishes in top of Farm Bureau National Competition (Feb. 23)
Ken Fugelsang, Renowned Enologist: Built a Legacy of Winemakers (Feb. 22)
Berry finishes as finalist in American Farm Bureau competition (Feb. 15)
Sigma Alpha hosting “Walk for Rosemary” campus charity walk Feb. 18 (Feb. 14)
Castro to join Tedford & Jordan College at World Ag Expo (Feb. 13)
Ag Ambassadors welcome World Ag Expo travelers Feb. 11-12 (Feb. 10)
Bee Sweet Citrus donates state-of-art fresh fruit packing line to Fresno State (Feb. 8)
January
Maier Wins California Weed Science Award (Jan. 27)
Farm manager and plant science faculty Ritenour remembered (Jan. 27)
University receives PG&E energy efficiency rebates (Jan. 18)
Center for Water Technology receives $500,000 grant for energy innovation (Jan. 17)
Fresno State to match endowment gifts in memory of Dr. Vincent E. Petrucci (Jan. 6)
2016
December
Services set for Dr. Petrucci – half-staff flag tribute Jan. 4 (Dec. 29)
Dr. Petrucci, ‘father’ of Fresno State vit/enology, leaves international legacy (Dec. 27)
Helping Hams to deliver 390 hams to local charities (Dec. 16)
Fresno State Petrucci’s Crush released in honor of department founder (Dec. 14)
Plant Science faculty and students selected to attend Irrigation Association Conference (Dec. 13)
Fresno State hosts dried meats workshop (Dec. 8)
Gibson Farm Market unveils seasonal products at Holiday Open House (Dec. 1)
Jordan College introduces third honors cohort (Dec. 1)
November
Meyers Livestock Judging Team Completes Season at National Finals (Nov. 20)
Plant Science Club wins third President's Trophy in five years (Nov. 10)
Jordan College-nominated Booth Ranches honored as Fresno Chamber of Commerce Ag Business of the Year (Nov. 9)
University launches Helping Hams Drive to feed hungry during holidays (Nov. 4)
Agribusiness Management Conference offers industry insights and forecasts (Nov. 3)
October 2016
Students work to improve Hispanic family health and nutrition (Oct. 21)
Plant science and horticulture unit students to rejuvenate Valley Children's therapy garden (Oct. 19)
Bulldogs in the Kitchen cooking show to air Wednesday through mid-December (Oct. 18)
Livestock Judging Team wins fall opener in Oregon (Oct. 12)
SJIFT golf tournament raises money for food science student scholarships (Oct. 4)
Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival to showcase products, pumpkin patch (Oct. 3)
September
Fresno State Flavor of Fall wine-tasting features new vintages (Sept. 26)
Jordan College to host Azorean Students in first academic exchange (Sept. 2)
Center for Irrigation Technology receives $4.79 million in research funding in 2015-16 (Sept. 1)
August
Animal welfare expert Temple Grandin to speak on campus Sept. 9 (Aug. 30)
Earl Hall to be honored by Jordan College at annual Top Dog ceremony (Aug. 26)
Fall semester showcases new Jordan College points of pride (Aug. 22)
University partners with olive oil industry for milling seminar (Aug. 17)
Horticulture Nursery to host Fresno Iris Society Sale (Aug. 10)
Shrestha Named American Society of Agronomy Fellow (Aug. 5)
July
Grape Day presentations to share innovative grape and wine practices (July 28)
Plant Science students named Greenfield Scholars (July 19)
Grape Day Workshop and Field Day early registration deadline July 28 (July 14).
Center for Irrigation Technology hosts Irrigation Faculty Academy (July 12)
Migliazzo elected Ag One President (July 12)
Touriga leads list of new campus winery awards (July 1)
June
Farm Market open half day on Independence Day (June 30)
Willis selected for USDA Fellowship Program in Washington D.C. (June 30)
National Rodeo Interview: Colton Campbell (June 22)
National Rodeo Interview: Brittany Dias (June 21)
Dias and Campbell lead rodeo team at nationals (June 20)
Bulldoggers rodeo team advances six qualifiers to nationals (June 10)
May
University receives $5 million grant to promote water and energy innovation (May 31)
Fresno State sweet corn to go on sale Friday, May 27 at 7 a.m. (May 26)
Shrestha receives President Obama's Volunteer Service Award (May 25)
Alumni Spotlight: Mark Manfredo (May 24)
UN to Discuss Fresno State Co-Authored Case Study to San Joaquin Valley Drought (May 23)
Bayer supports ag research with $200,000 endowment (May 13)
The Wonderful Company supports ag research with $500,000 endowment (May 13)
First of its kind Jordan Ag Research Center to open on campus (May 12)
Beebe honored among Dean's Graduate Medalists (May 11)
Williamson selected as Dean's Undergraduate Medalist (May 10)
First Jordan College Honors Cohort presents senior research projects (May 6)
Jordan College co-sponsors special showing of Blue Willow on campus (May 4)
Child and Family Services Internship class links students to careers (May 2)
Industrial Technology curriculum continues to evolve with industry (May 1)
April
Gibson Farm Market Celebrates California Raisin Day (April 27)
Community invited to water-wise plant exchange (April 26)
Campus reading initiative features presentation by 'West Without Water' authors (April 25)
University welcomes California FFA state conference to campus (April 21)
Former Los Angeles Mayor to speak at Water Technology Conference (April 20)
New soil science judging team competes at national contest (April 13)
Agricultural business students claim third place at national conference (April 7)
Pre-Veterinary Club connects students with profession and community (April 4)
Motorsports Club to host spring car show April 10 (April 1)
March
Taste of Spring Event showcases Fresno State Winery and students (March 29)
Bulldogs in the Grocery Store educates public via healthy shopping tours (March 28)
New Clothing Closet helps dress for success; grand opening April 1 (March 27)
Fresno State Alpha Zeta chapter receives top national awards (March 22)
Witte Name Dean of Jordan College (March 16)
National Ag Week celebration planned at Fresno State (March 14)
Fashion INC. club to feature student designers at spring show (March 10)
Bulldoggers host home rodeo March 12-13 (March 9)
University to remember agricultural alumnus Ron Metzler (March 3)
Berry and Fresno State win state Farm Bureau discussion titles (March 1)
February
Jordan College students take honors at plant science conferences (Feb. 15)
Alumni Jan L. Kahn & Sarah Clark Woolf Named to advisory boards (Feb. 12)
Shrestha receives weed science national teaching award (Feb. 12)
University President, Faculty & Students Participate in World Ag Expo (Feb. 10)
Erysian to speak at World Ag Expo global food security forum (Feb. 8)
Jordan College and President welcome world to Tulare ag expo (Feb. 5)
Zoldoske named executive director of water initiatives on campus (Feb. 4)
Ag leadership class to present $100,000 donation at commencement (Feb. 3)
University announces $2 million endowment for livestock judging team (Feb. 2)
January
Valley women to be honored for philanthropic and agricultural involvement (Jan. 29)
Fresno State hosts Red Wave Classic Junior Livestock Show Feb. 6-7 (Jan. 28)
New grants allow for produce safety research and consumer education (Jan. 22)
Brazilian delegation to tour Fresno State, attend ag workshop (Jan. 19)
2015
December
Fresno State Winery Announces Awards & New Releases (Dec. 23)
Campus Helping Hams donations to be distributed to local charities (Dec. 17)
Viticulture alumnus & supporter Ron Metzler passes away (Dec. 16)
State School Board Association honors campus job skills program (Dec. 10)
Jordan College Honors Program introduces second class (Dec. 7)
University mourns passing of philanthropist and supporter Dee Jordan (Dec. 2)
RCO Ag Credit gift boosts Helping Hams campaign toward goal (Dec. 1)
November
University mourns the passing of alumnus Dr. Harry Moordigian (Nov. 30)
Plant Science and Ag Business students attend national conferences (Nov. 20)
Campus launches Helping Hams drive (Nov. 19)
Fresno State Livestock Team places ninth at national finale (Nov. 17)
Jordan College welcomes record fall enrollment (Nov. 13)
Del Bosque and Nury named to Fresno State Ag Foundation Board (Nov. 12)
Agribusiness Management Conference charts future for Valley agriculture (Nov. 5)
Fresno State alumni & Wonderful Giving create scholarships (Nov. 2)
October
Maya Cinemas to host special “Farmland” movie showing (Oct. 30)
Yoshida creates pre-veterinary scholarships (Oct. 29)
Del Bosque and Hall honored with Fresno Chamber of Commerce annual awards (Oct. 28)
Taste of Vino event raises $40,000 for V.E. Petrucci Library (Oct. 23)
Central Valley Rodeo Inc. pledges gift to Fresno State rodeo team (Oct. 22)
Campus Motorsports Club to host campus car show (Oct. 19)
Hanson among experts featured at Agribusiness Management Conference (Oct. 14)
Taste the ‘Flavors of Fall” at Fresno State Winery tailgate Oct. 16 (Oct. 13)
Recent Jordan College alumni create scholarships (Oct. 1)
September
Jordan College congratulates Glim on 100th birthday (Sept. 22)
Fresno State signs exchange agreement with Chapingo Autonomous University (Sept. 18)
Plant science professor Shrestha named volunteer of the month (Sept. 14)
Agribusiness Management Conference online registration now open (Sept. 11)
‘Farm to Fork’ exhibition and ‘Great Grape’ event to open on campus (Sept. 9)
Bulldogs hot dogs added to football stadium menu (Sept. 3)
August
University research uncovers significant drought impacts in San Joaquin Valley (Aug. 27)
Meyers to be honored at Top Dog Awards ceremony (Aug. 26)
Zoldoske speaks at California drought forum (Aug. 25)
Jordan College welcomes new campus farm, faculty & research staff (Aug. 21)
Tickets now on sale for Wine Weekend in the Woods (Aug. 20)
Alumnus Sieperda named new Fresno State farm manager (Aug. 19)
Winery & Viticulture Club participating in Fig Fest (Aug. 12)
Weiler Memorial Garden to be featured at campus plant sale (Aug. 5)
July
Mosqueda selected for plant science scholarships (July 28)
Matt Brain introduced as new campus winemaker (July 27)
Students to present research on weed control and pest protection in crops (July 24)
California Fig Fest features ‘Global Bites’ taping of chef Fabio (July 21)
Campos to be featured at Ag One Community Salute (July 20)
Taste of Vino Aug. 9 to benefit V.E. Petrucci Library (July 9)
June
New Jordan College Student Leadership Council Unveiled (June 24)
Public invited to seminar on efficient water use for specialty crops (June 17)
University to co-host California livestock judging camp in Modesto (June 9)
Center for Agricultural Business Renamed Institute for Food and Agriculture (June 5)
Bulldoggers rodeo team advances six to nationals (June 1)
May
Sweet corn available May 29 at Gibson Farm Market (May 28)
University Farm expects to reduce water usage by 25 percent (May 22)
Rios selected as Jordan College Graduate Medalist (May 13)
Guzman tabbed as Jordan College Undergraduate Medalist (May 12)
April
Water-wise Give and Take plant event to promote conservation (April 30)
Shrestha & Xu honored with awards from Provost (April 28)
Growers to gather at vineyard mechanization and sensing workshop April 25 (April 24)
Jordan College to showcase campus farm at FFA state conference (April 16)
Vineyard Mechanization and Sensing Workshop open to area wine/raisin grape growers (April 15)
Petrucci to be honored at FFA state conference & 5K race (April 14)
Campaign launched to create Dr. John Hagen endowment (April 7)
Campus reading initiative to feature 'The Big Thirst' author Fishman (April 6)
Taste of Spring event showcases Fresno State winery and students (April 1)
March
Livestock judging team caps successful slate (March 30)
Alumnus pledges pre-veterinary scholarship in memory of pet bulldog (March 27)
Common Threads luncheon to honor six women from agricultural field (March 26)
Fashion INC. club features student designers at spring fashion show (March 16)
Jordan College ready to celebrate National Agriculture Week (March 15)
Water management events slated for National Ag Week (March 13)
Ramos honored with agriculture advocate award (March 3)
Blue Tech Valley Conference to host conference (March 2)
February
Alumnus Levy Randolph wins national farm bureau competition (Feb. 19)
Industrial Technology students take honors at conference (Feb. 13)
President Castro and Ag Ambassadors welcome world to Tulare Ag Expo (Feb. 11)
Plant health students receive scholarships (Feb. 10)
Plant Science Department students honored at conference (Feb. 6)
Ag Ambassadors to greet World Ag Expo travelers (Feb. 6)
22nd annual Red Wave Classic livestock sale this Sat.-Sun. (Feb. 5)
Jordan College experts to speak at Tulare ag expo (Feb. 4)
Zoldoske honored as state’s Irrigation Person of the Year (Feb. 3)
Fresno State to host commencement for state ag leaders (Feb. 2)
January
Agriculture Career Fair week away (Jan. 30)
Plant Science students claim state conference medals (Jan. 23)
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant (Jan. 23)
Afghanistan vet presents flag at Jordan College assembly (Jan. 13)
2014
December
Helping Hams campaign to deliver gifts to six local charities (Dec. 19)
Alumni Ryan and Ashley Jacobsen establish scholarship endowment (Dec. 16)
Fresno State receives $75,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant to study drought impact (Dec. 15)
Support for Farm Credit Multicultural Scholars in Agriculture program nears $500,000 (Dec. 12)
Inaugural Jordan College Honors Program recipients unveiled (Dec. 11)
RCO Ag Credit Boosts Helping Hams Campaign Towards Goal (Dec. 4)
Area California Raisin Day hosted by Gibson Farm Market (Dec. 3)
Fresno State Livestock Clubs Wrap Busy Fall (Dec. 2)
November
University launches 2014 Helping Hams Holiday Drive (Nov. 14)
Plant Science Club wins President's Trophy at national conference (Nov. 6)
Water specialists, economists to address 33rd Annual Agribusiness Management Conference (Nov 3)
October
Wawona Frozen Food’s Smittcamp named 2014 Top Dog (Oct 16)
Interim deans selected for Jordan College and Division of Graduate Studies (Oct 15)
Alumni, students and friends to gather at national ag conference (Oct 6)
San Joaquin Valley economic indicators continue to rise (Oct 3)
September
Fig Garden Wine Walk: wine label designer to be honored (Sep 25)
Alumni and friends in Livermore area to gather for special wine tasting (Sep 23)
Unleashed wine members get taste of new ‘Art and Science’ wines (Sep 12)
Campus Winery wins two gold medals; tasting is Sept. 5-7 (Sep 4)
Drought concerns do not slow Valley economic indicator growth (Sep 4)
Fresno State Winery kicks off “Sip-tember” tasting tour (Sep 2)
August
Castro says University is ‘strong, innovative, successful, bold (Aug 18)
Wine industry sought for study on red wine quality (Aug 7)
New York wine critic and author to speak at Fresno State Grape Day (Aug 1)
July
New study calls San Joaquin Valley an economic success story (Jul 28)
No repeat for Fresno State chefs at Gilroy Garlic Bowl (July 25)
Earthworm technology for wastewater treatment at university dairy (July 23)
Plant science students earn top honors at UC Davis Weed Day (July 18)
Former ag professor honored by alumni (July 18)
Local entrepreneur gives $125,000 to mentorship program (July 17)
'Smarty Pints' team is new ice cream eating champion (July 14)
Last chance to enter Farm Festival ice cream eating contest! (July 11)
June
Farm Festival features ice cream contest, new kids zone (June 27)
Olam SVI supports research at Fresno State with $200,000 endowment (June 13)
Dr. Harry B. Moordigian, Jr. gives $200,000 to bolster ag research (June 13)
Jordan College breaks ground on interdisciplinary research center (June 13)
Earl and Beverly Knobloch gift to enhance robotic research (June 13)
May
Campus sweet corn available May 30, harvest underway (May 29)
Agricultural and History graduates awarded top university honors (May 17)
Commission on Future of Agriculture releases report, recommendations (May 9)
BlueTechValley Water Conference focuses on California drought (May 5)
Winery earns gold medal for 2007 Saviez Syrah (May 2)
Water-wise events May 2-3 provide alternative solutions during drought (May 1)
April
‘Run, walk, stroll’ in Fresno State vineyards for Petrucci 5K (April 18)
Vino Italiano! kicks off Vintage Days with Picaresque blend (April 17)
Tulare student elected FFA state president (April 15)
University announces aggressive Water Conservation Plan (April 11)
President Castro to host May 9 public forum featuring agriculture commission report (April 2)
March
Five Valley ag women to receive Common Threads award (Mar 25)
Cesar Chavez celebration March 26; film opens nationwide this week
(Mar 26)
Students to celebrate National Ag Week on campus (Mar 21)
Agricultural students claim back-to-back state championships at discussion meet (Mar 6)
Fresno State explores new opportunities in agriculture (Mar 5)
Dean of agriculture educates representatives on water crisis (Mar 4)
February
First Jensen Pistachio professor joins plant science faculty (Feb 11)
Immigration expert to discuss impact on economy and reform Feb. 13 (Feb 7)
President Castro to join Ag Ambassadors at World Ag Expo 2014 (Feb 7)
Drought hurts business confidence as Valley economic index declines (Feb 4)
January
Matching challenge to support Petrucci Library to be announced at wine symposium (Jan 28)
Fresno-based OnFarm is finalist for IBM’s Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Jan 23)
2013
December
Students seek public votes for best Ag Expo video (Dec 23)
Helping Hams campaign exceeds goal for families in need (Dec 19)
Students recover food to feed campus neighbors (Dec 18)
Fresno State earns state titles at Farm Bureau collegiate competition (Dec 13)
2012 Pinot Noir headlines Fresno State Winery’s holiday releases (Dec 12)
New wind tunnel will allow breakthrough research (Dec 12)
CIT director Zoldoske named national irrigation ‘Person of the Year’ (Dec 5)
November
Drought preparedness workshop to help plan for limited water supply (Nov 25)
'Helping Hams' campaign kicks off for families in need (Nov 25)
Home Game Weekend Special at Gibson Farm Market for tailgaters (Nov 22)
Ag Secretary Vilsack talks farm bill, new university ag commission (Nov 19)
Winery celebrates French wine tradition Le Vin Nouveau (Nov 15)
Chancellor White will pardon turkey during visit (Nov 13)
October
Animal Sciences Professor Michelle Ganci wins highest award by poultry association (Oct 3)
Ag One Community Salute honors Fresno Co. Supervisor Phil Larson(Oct 9)
September
Valley Farm exhibit opens at Fresno Chaffee Zoo (Sep 27)
Portuguese cork industry is Vit/Enol Seminar series topic (Sep 24)
Fresno State receives four new patents for drought-tolerant plants (Sep 4)
August
Ag technology takes center stage Aug. 13 at Fresno City Hall (Aug 12)
Annual Iris Society and campus nursery plant sale Aug. 10 (Aug 2)
July
Jacobsen elected Ag One president (Jul 18)
Farm Festival July 13 launches new ‘Dog Bowl Ice Cream’ contest (Jul 3)
May
University helps certify new micro-power generators (May 21)
Water technology conference draws top industry leaders (May 3)
April
California Pistachio Research Board awards $1.5m endowment (April 8)
March 2013
New Gibson Farm Market opens on campus (Mar 18)
Dedication of nation’s first humane certified university poultry facility (Mar 11)
