The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
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By Year
(2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23, 2021-22, 2020-21, 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13)
November 2024
Jordan College dean appointed to State Board of Food and Agriculture (Nov. 26)
Tarrant presents on poultry industry bird welfare and sustainability at EuroTier Conference (Nov. 25)
Fast Birkner named executive director of Ag One Foundation (Nov. 25)
Common Threads Award nominees being accepted through Dec. 2 (Nov. 19)
California Water Institute projects provide regional perspective for Prop. 4 (Nov. 18)
Shrestha copublishes research article on farming system ecological principles (Nov. 18)
Fresno State sweeps soil judging regional team and individual titles (Nov. 12)
Agricultural Business / Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Andrew Arroyo (Nov. 11)
Honor Flight trip gives veteran new perspective on his service (Nov. 7)
Fresno State rodeo returns to Clovis Rodeo Grounds (Nov. 6)
Congratulations retiree: Bill Green, Center for Irrigation Technology (Nov. 4)
October
Dairy Science student places second at World Dairy Expo (Oct. 31)
Campus Research Spotlight: Plant Science Associate Professor Margaret Ellis (Oct. 28)
Food, Family and Farm Month offers host of community events (Oct. 17)
Agribusiness conference charts future of California agriculture (Oct. 10)
Dr. Rosco Vaughn: Losing a valued member of the campus community (Oct. 6)
California Water Institute partners with Sustainable Conservation to study on-farm recharge (Oct. 3)
September
Ag business student receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement (Sept. 23)
Ag projects help Fresno State sets another record for research funding (Sept. 19)
Ag students Bylsma and Voon part of 26th class of Smittcamp Family Honors College scholars (Sept. 18)
Fresno State Plant Science Student Spotlight, Vang Yang (Sept. 12)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight Ashraf Alkiesoum (Sept. 5)
August
Students benefit from new Oxbo-Fresno State partnership (Aug. 30)
Jordan College welcomes new faces, equipment and facilities (Aug. 26)
Ag summit explores how water users coexist in California (Aug. 22)
Goorahoo honored with Irrigation Association Excellence in Education Award (Aug. 19)
California Water Institute highlights complex water issues for legislative staff (Aug. 19)
Fresno State to host second annual dairy innovation conference (Aug. 16)
Fresno State Expands Farm Credit Multicultural Scholars Program (Aug. 8)
July
Fourth-generation agriculturist tabbed as new Ag One president (July 26)
Grape Day showcases future of vineyard and winery practices (July 26)
Nearing 100 years old, alumna continues deep community support (July 17)
Losing a valued member of the campus community member: plant science faculty Ken Heupel (July 8)
Agricultural Education Student Kailey Stone Spotlight (July 7)
Gibson Farm Market open on July 4th (July 3)
Fagundes Brothers to be honored as Jordan College Top Dog Recipients (July 2)
June
Tatyn Silva, Agricultural Business Student Spotlight (June 30)
Natalie Anselmo, Agricultural Education Student Spotlight (June 30)
Fresno State dominates university wine contest (June 18)
Women’s rodeo team ready for college nationals return (June 6)
Shelby Robinette, Agricultural Business Student Spotlight (June 6)
May
Empowering Spanish-speaking communities through water education (May 28)
State champion follows family path to ag communications degree (May 24)
A summer favorite, Fresno State sweet corn arrives at farm market (May 23)
Limited edition graduate’s reserve wine on sale (May 13)
Losing a valued member of the campus community: Dr. Clift Cullen (May 13)
Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Wonsun You Student Spotlight (May 11)
Viticulture and Enology Student Shannon Dibble Spotlight (May 9)
Keahilele Mattson Agricultural Business Student Spotlight (May 8)
Ninth Jordan College Honors Cohort presents research (May 7)
Mero announced among University Undergraduate Dean's Medalists (May 6)
Tapia recognized among University Graduate Dean's Medalists (May 3)
April
Soil judging team makes return to nationals (April 28)
Fresno State makes waves in water education with new minor (April 23)
Summit showcases Fresno State innovation and entrepreneurship (April 23)
Fresno State to host 76th annual FFA Field Day event (April 19)
Award-winning wines featured at Taste of Spring (April 15)
Fresno State Industrial Technology Student Sara Mekideche Spotlight (April 11)
Viticulture and Enology Student Alberto Ramirez Student Spotlight (April 10)
March
Research Week celebrates scholarly exploration, collaboration (March 28)
Rodeo team welcomes top collegiate talent to Coarsegold event (March 26)
Jordan College uncorks new wine business degree (March 26)
Study explores groundwater recharge areas near local communities (March 26)
Viticulture and Enology Graduate Student Quinn Cahoon Research Spotlight (March 25)
Fresno State sets commencement schedule to recognize 2024 graduates (March 20)
Grocery tours emphasize fruit and vegetable options (March 20)
Pre-veterinary Club hosts canine vaccination and microchip clinic (March 19)
Animal Science and Rodeo Team Student Member Savannah Salters Spotlight (March 18)
Groundwater Awareness Week shines spotlight on vital water issues (March 11)
Campus Kudos: Plant Science assistant professor Dr. Sangeeta Bansal (March 11)
Agricultural Education Student Ivan Trujillo Spotlight (March 8)
February
Agricultural Business Lee Azevedo Student Spotlight (Feb. 18)
World Ag Expo showcases Fresno State’s ties to nation’s leading ag area (Feb. 9)
New semi truck emissions testing program opens on campus (Feb. 1)
January
California Water Institute awarded grant to bolster regional climate resilience (Jan. 24)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight Jose A. Cabrera (Jan. 14)
Hadden joins WET Center as new director (Jan. 11)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight Jose Cobos (Jan. 9)
December 2023
Jordan College Stories to Remember in 2023 (Dec. 31)
Agricultural Business student studies labor issue shortages (Dec. 20)
New report details potential water management solution (Dec. 14)
Merrill and team sweep state discussion titles (Dec. 11)
Soil judging team qualifies for national contest (Dec. 5)
Schwesinger Family Feature / Fresno State Magazine (Dec. 1)
November
Pre-Vet Club hosts dog pictures with Santa Claus (Nov. 30)
Plant Science Club wins eighth President’s Trophy at national conference (Nov. 22)
Student-led grocery tours teach healthy options (Nov. 21)
Professor delves into ‘Fragmentation of Western Water Policy’ in new book (Nov. 16)
Ag Mechanics / Ag Education Veteran Student Spotlight: Nick Lara (Nov. 11)
Plant Science Veteran Student Spotlight: Mauricio Soriano (Nov. 11)
Zavala accepted into the HACU research program (Nov. 6)
Numbers up for Fresno State’s seventh annual Day of Giving (Nov. 3)
PCC-DBII and Fresno State awarded $1.8 million in USDA expanded dairy outreach program grant (Nov. 1)
October
Center for Irrigation Technology hosts successforld Ag Tech Day (Oct. 30)
Food Science and Nutrition Student Spotlight Kaylin Prayitno (Oct. 22)
Agribusiness conference spotlights water, labor and technology trends (Oct. 13)
Inaugural Whole Vine Festival dedicated to DiBuduo (Oct. 13)
Ag business student researches future ag workforce (Oct. 7)
Jordan College Open House kicks off Food, Family and Farm Month (Oct. 2)
Dr. Sangeeta Bansal: new plant science faculty spotlight (Oct. 2)
September
Dairy innovation conference attracts industry and academic members (Sept. 30)
Water experts encourage solution to flooding and drought challenges (Sept. 21)
U.S. News ranks Fresno State top 10 nationally for social mobility (Sept. 18)
Poultry student outreach part of record $70.7M for Fresno State research programs in 2022-23 (Sept. 14)
Food Science and Nutrition Student Spotlight: Ciara Danay Gradillas (Sept. 10)
Fresno State nets another ranking honor for social mobility (Sept. 9)
NATO funds Fresno State project to study pollution to Black Sea (Sept. 1)
August
Food science students churn out new ice cream idea for national award (Aug. 31)
Jordan College Kicks off new century of agriculture (Aug. 25)
Ag Boosters Barbecue supports students and programs (Aug. 17)
Agricultural Business / Institute for Food and Agriculture Student Spotlight: Cassidie Banish (Aug. 13)
In memory of agricultural business faculty member Dr. John Hagen (Aug. 7)
July
Fresno State awards $4.1 million to innovative dairy businesses (July 27)
Vue selected for USDA honor (July 22)
Student plant projects aim for moon (July 20)
New Ag One president connects industry to students (July 19)
Equine unit manager Rose Cracraft spotlight (July 14)
Plant Science Student Spotlight: Margaret Fernando (July 12)
Alum Billys Shady wins CAC equestrian event (July 10)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Reid Jacobs (July 5)
Agriculture: Valley’s leading industry backed by region’s leading ag college (July 1)
June
Most of campus closed for Independence Day, farm market open (June 30)
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Steven Rocca (June 27)
Food Science and Nutrition Student Spotlight: Katherine Nathania (June 26)
Fresno State tops wine judging event (June 23)
Fresno State welcomes Brown Swiss dairy cow conference (June 16)
Animal Sciences and Ag Education Student Spotlight: Alexa Bell (June 14)
Retiring Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Randy Perry (June 12)
Region Rookie of the Year leads Bulldoggers to national rodeo finals (June 9)
Fresno State sweet corn to go on sale (June 8)
Every drop counts: experts encourage continued water conservation (June 5)
May
2023 Jordan College Graduates and Special Honors (May 19)
Calibrating tomorrow's ag technology workforce (May 18)
Students gain insight into produce industry careers (May 16)
GAFSI International Outreach Spotlight: Georgia Integrated Pest Management Program (May 16)
Meat Science Student Spotlight: Montserrat Perez Valadez (May 15)
Plant Science Graduate Student Spotlight: Victoria De Leon (May 14)
Fresno State helps lead USDA efforts to strengthen California food industry (May 11)
Honors Cohort 8 makes research presentations at year-ends reception (May 10)
Xu and Licon selected for Provost's Awards (May 9)
Pre-Veterinary Student Spotlight: Zachary Padilla (May 8)
Limited edition graduate’s reserve wine on sale (May 8)
Dietetic Student Spotlight: Diymond Walker (May 7)
Equine Science Student Spotlight: Jacquelynne Lau (May 6)
Students and faculty learn about statistical analysis software (May 4)
Students recognized for excellence in support of ag industry (May 3)
Ag business students compete in USDA Export Challenge (May 2)
Myers shines at campus entrepreneurship summit (May 1)
April
Moules announced among Graduate Deans’ Medalists (April 28)
Destination Decarbonization winners announced after student pitch event (April 27)
Registration open for California Water Institute’s Water Bootcamp (April 27)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Yinglak (Pang) Jittakoat (April 27)
Heupel honored among Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists (April 26)
Grocery store tours emphasize importance of healthy shopping (April 19)
Fresno State to host 75th annual FFA Field Day event (April 19)
Student uses agriculture to channel voice of America (April 18)
Fresno State Alumni Association announces 2023 Top Dog honorees (April 15)
Students needed for health and nutrition study (April 13)
Taste of Spring wine tasting happening during Vintage Days (April 11)
Great selection and prices featured at spring plant sale (April 10)
Decarbonization pitch event to award over $10K to students at Fresno State (April 5)
Partnerships, adaptability key to climate and carbon solutions in agriculture (April 3)
Patrick Velazquez, Plant Science Student Spotlight (April 1)
March
Pre-veterinary club hosts vaccination, microchip clinic for dogs (March 22)
Agreement expands Fresno State’s study abroad opportunities in Portugal (March 20)
Agriculture summit to address role of climate change in Valley (March 14)
Henson and McKeith share expertise at the state meat processors convention (March 13)
Junior livestock competitors return for Red Wave Classic finale (March 9)
Fresno State Ivory grape plot connects vineyard to international supporter (March 8)
Plant science students reap awards at research contests (March 7)
Aspire to Grow Conference features agricultural industry panel (March 3)
Water experts explain what large snowpack levels mean for the Valley (March 2)
Ingredients to transform the economy (March 1)
February
Multicultural ambassador program seeks to expand California agriculture diversity (Feb. 27)
Students share Gen Z employee strategies in national contest (Feb. 23)
Guest speaker to present on Mexican ties to agriculture (Feb. 21)
Innovative company pitch event caps busy World Ag Expo (Feb. 20)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Enrique Gutierrez Marron (Feb. 19)
Viticulture and Enology Alumni Spotlight: Michael Borboa (Feb. 18)
Fresno State shares insights into innovation at World Ag Expo (Feb. 13)
Red Wave Classic welcomes junior livestock competitors (Feb. 7)
January
Fresno State receives $1.8M grant to expand dairy outreach program (Jan. 30)
Rohan among announce 2023 Fresno State Alumni Association Top Dog honorees (Jan. 27)
Hurst and Correia lend expertise to campus SECREd Garden (Jan. 21)
Plant Science Student Spotlight: Israel Rangel Galvan (Jan. 14)
Pedroza serves as international wine judge at Mexican Mondial De Bruxelles event (Jan. 9)
December 2022
Jordan College Honors Research Cohort 9 welcomes 10 students (Dec. 29)
Plant Science student spotlight: Donald Williams (Dec. 20)
Peacocks expand their giving with a $7 million planned gift (Dec. 16)
Equine Science Student Spotlight: Sarah Harrison (Dec. 4)
Partnership between Fresno State, U.S. Army Civil Affairs focuses on global food security issues (Dec. 2)
Black and team sweep state discussion titles (Dec. 1)
November
Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Anthony Reyes (Nov. 11)
Number of donors, gifts up for Fresno State’s sixth Day of Giving (Nov. 4)
$19M grant extends dairy business innovation program led by Fresno State (Nov. 3)
Day of Giving Student Spotlights (Nov. 3)
Fresno State’s sixth annual Day of Giving will look different this year (Nov. 1)
October
Fresno State volunteers plant trees on Clean Air Day (Oct. 19)
Ag Education / Ag Operations Student Spotlight: Ayden Garcia (Oct. 15)
Political pundit headlines Agribusiness Management Conference presenters (Oct. 13)
Fall Festival kicks off fourth annual Food, Family and Farm Month (Oct. 12)
Ag robotics conference comes to U.S. for first time; includes demonstrations at Fresno State (Oct. 5)
September
Pre-veterinary club offers dog wash and nail trim clinic (Sept. 28)
New Dean Spotlight: Meet Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire in this in-depth interview (Sept. 20)
Supermarket tours teach nutrition awareness (Sept. 19)
Plant Science Student Spotlight: Yadira Garcia Hernandez (Sept. 18)
Friday Night Flights wine tastings slated for fall return (Sept. 17)
Fresno State receives record $54.7M for research in 2021-22 (Sept. 11)
New Ag One president finds unique way to serve his alma mater (Sept. 1)
August
Fun, food and fundraising part of Ag Boosters BBQ tradition (Aug. 30)
Agricultural Business Graduate / Internship Spotlight: Wilson De Groot (Aug. 25)
Plant Science Student / Internship Spotlight: Colton Pricolo (Aug. 17)
New University ag initiative to address global food security issues (Aug. 12)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Hannah Hieber (Aug. 3)
Jordan College awarded more than $18 million in state funding (Aug. 1)
July
Dodds leads Fresno State to 13th-place national rodeo team finish (July 28)
Grape Day showcases future of vineyard, winery practices (July 25)
Viticulture and Enology Alumni Spotlight: Matt Rule (Juy 19)
Jordan College Student Spotlight: Erik Rodriguez (July 17)
Viticulture Student Marnelle Salie Spotlight (July 10)
College National Finals Rodeo Team Student Spotlight: Cole Dodds (July 7)
Agricultural Education Student Spotlight: Brendan Black (July 3)
June
Jordan College receives national grants to expand research, train students (Viticulture & Enology & Food Science & Nutrition, June 30)
Enology Student Spotlight: Chanel Madison (June 25)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Beth Wilson (June 19)
Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire named new dean of Jordan College (June 17)
Viticulture Graduate Student Spotlight: Khushwinder Singh (June 11)
Top-ranked bareback rider leads Bulldoggers to national rodeo finals (June 10)
Ag Science building gets new mural (June 9)
Ag Communications Student Spotlight: Pia Martinez (June 3)
May
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Hector Rodriguez (May 29)
Undergraduate Dean's Medalist Student Video Spotlight: Héctor Jácome-Sáenz (May 28)
Graduate Dean's Medalist Student Video Spotlight: Cameron Standridge (May 27)
Sweet corn returns to Gibson Farm Market (May 26)
Animal Science Student Spotlight: Lisette Simental (May 16)
Nearly 6,000 graduates honored as commencement returns to Save Mart Center (May 13)
Ag students recognized for research, industry and community involvement (May 11)
Ag Business Professor Annette Levi selected for top teaching award (May 2)
April
Standridge among 2022 Fresno State Graduate Deans’ Medalists (April 29)
Plant Science Graduate Student Spotlight: Ranvir Tung (April 29)
Jácome-Sáenz tabbed Jordan College Undergraduate Dean’s Medalist (April 27)
Enology Student Spotlight: Monica Gutierrez (April 24)
California Energy Commission approves $5 million for energy innovation (April 20)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Jolene Simas (April 17)
Animal Science Student Spotlight: Katlyn McClellan (April 11)
Fresno State to host 74th annual FFA Field Day event (April 9)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Riley Barney (April 3)
New lab gives students access to modern nut processing technology (April 1)
March
Spring plant sale offers special prices on home and garden varieties (March 29)
Viticulture Student Spotlight: Esteban Garcia (March 28)
Equine Unit Student Spotlight: Kaylee Melton (March 18)
Pre-Veterinary Club hosts vaccination, microchip clinic for dogs (March 17)
Animal Science Student Spotlight: Hannah Williamson (March 13)
Plant Science Student Spotlight: Omar Abulghanam (March 6)
Returning rodeo national qualifiers lead Fresno State against region’s best (March 1)
February
Commencement ceremonies plan for return to Save Mart Center (Feb. 15)
International humanitarian Omamo among 2022 Top Dog Alumni Award honorees (Feb. 10)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Christopher Kyles (Feb. 4)
Fresno State looks forward to return of World Ag Expo (Feb. 1)
January 2022
Harris Farms president to be honored at Ag One Community Salute (Jan. 20)
California Water Institute Staff Spotlight: Laura Ramos (Jan. 19)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: ASI Senator Ashleigh Sorensen (Jan. 16)
California Water Institute releases water management report (Jan. 13)
Restructured California Water Institute improves access to programs and services (Jan. 11)
Agricultural Education / Ag Operations Student Spotlight: Zach Fallert (Jan. 5)
December 2021
Center for Irrigation Technology Retirement Spotlight: Tim Jacobsen (Dec. 28)
Viticulture & Enology Staff Retirement Spotlight: Cynthia Wood (Dec. 21)
Viticulture Faculty Retirement Spotlight: Dr. Sanliang Gu (Dec. 12)
Equine Unit Student Assistant Spotlight: Sarah Bartel (Dec. 13)
Enology Student Spotlight: Zihao 'Amir' Jiang (Dec. 10)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Garrett Quade (Dec. 5)
Plant science students commitment to agronomy rewarded with national honor (Dec. 3)
November
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Perez (Nov. 29)
United Nations Global Compact Member Report (Nov. 22)
Students share nutrition advice through grocery store tours (Nov. 19)
Fresno State to lead dairy innovation project with $1.8 million USDA grant (Nov. 18)
Veterans Day Student Spotlight: Sared Yim (Nov. 11)
Flavor of Fall wine tasting features wines, food and music (Nov. 10)
October
Plant Science student Cervantes nourishing a new direction (Oct. 14)
Agricultural Education Alumni Spotlight: Ronda Hamm (Oct. 10)
Food, Family, and Farm Month connects campus to community (Oct. 8)
Plant Science Student Internship Spotlight: Arik Bains (Oct. 2)
September
James G. Boswell Foundation creates fund to support campus farm (Sept. 30)
Ag Education / Creamery Student Spotlight: Xena Millan (Sept. 26)
Food Science & Nutrition Alumnus Spotlight:John Mua (Sept. 19)
Smittcamp Honors Student Spotlight: Chelsea Castillo Najera (Sept. 18)
Staff Spotlight: Linda Lopez-Atkins (Sept. 17)
Alumnus reflects on overnight hike interrupted by Creek Fire (Sept. 10)
Student reflects on mountain of memories one year after historic Creek Fire (Sept. 1)
Hard work and fine fruit results in five medals for Fresno State wines (Sept. 1)
August
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Macy Myers (Aug. 29)
Fresno State welcomes students back to campus (Aug. 21)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Xuewen 'Molly' Li (Aug. 21)
Human nutritional sciences degree opens new doors for students (Aug. 20)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight Nancy Alvarez (Aug. 15)
July
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Fernando Nuño Pulido (July 30)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Juli Figone (July 21)
New Ag One president brings over 30 years’ experience to his alma mater (July 19)
Neely leads Bulldoggers at college national rodeo (July 6)
June
A Land of Opportunity: University Agricultural Laboratory, Fresno State magazine feature (June 27)
'Friday Night Flights' wine tastings kick off summer weekends (June 9)
Ag students honored for passion, innovation and research (June 1)
Viticulture Student Research Spotlight: Salvador Pineda (June 1)
May
Fresno State sweet corn returns to Gibson Farm Market (May 28)
Food Science & Nutrition Student Research Spotlight: Joanie Snow (May 26)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Travis Asher (May 22)
Poultry Science Graduate Student Research Spotlight: Anh Do (May 18)
Viticulture & Enology Student Research Spotlight: Abelardo L. Rodriguez Cetto (May 14)
Agricultural Business Senior Spotlight: Patricia Ambriz Viveros (May 13)
Shepherding a Passion For Education: Tim Truax Medalist Feature (May 11)
Industrial Technology Student Research Spotlight: Kory Gilman (May 11)
Agricultural Business Student Research Spotlight: Andrew Bertuccio (May 10)
Agricultural Education Student Spotlight: Morgan Henson (May 9)
A Full-Bodied Experience: Enology Senior Brenna Pratt Feature (May 8)
Culinology Student Spotlight: Daniel Olmos (May 8)
New Fresno State red wine blend honors 2021 graduating class (May 4)
Agricultural Business Student Research Spotlight: Delaney Woolwine (May 3)
Harry Karle: Losing a valued member of the campus community (May 3)
April
Truax among 2021 Fresno State Graduate Dean's Medalists (April 29)
Jordan College's Skidmore among 2021 Fresno State Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists (April 27)
Agricultural supporters Lynda & Stewart Resnick among four honorary doctorates (April 26)
Losing a valued member of the campus community: Dr. Harry Karle (April 26)
Animal Science Senior Spotlight: Makenzie Flach (April 25)
La Salle extends Fresno State success at national discussion contest (April 24)
Food Science & Nutrition research student spotlight: Natalia Benik (April 3)
March
Viticulture Graduate Student Research Spotlight: Robert Herrell (March 27)
International Women's Day Student Research Spotlight: Sucharitha Ayyalasomayajula (March 8)
Giant plant sale targets spring vegetable garden and home needs (March 3)
Shrestha begins term as president of state weed science society (March 1)
February
Agricultural Science Research Spotlight: Rachel Coelho (Feb. 19)
Plant Science Research Spotlight: Raman Brar (Feb. 13)
Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute Named Organization of Year (Feb. 3)
World Ag Expo virtual seminars feature Fresno State presenters (Feb. 3)
ZaJria Bradshaw: Riding an Untraditional Path - Fresno State Magazine (Feb. 1)
January 2021
Plant Science Student Research Spotlight: Simarjeet Singh Maan (Jan. 30)
Agricultural Business Student Spotlight: Anthony Camacho (Jan. 23)
Jordan College introduces seventh honors cohort (Jan. 22)
Monticelli & Bentley among Top Dogs to be honored (Jan. 21)
Plant Science Student Spotlight: Travis Woods (Jan. 17)
New viticulture greenhouse made possible by community support (Jan. 14)
Industrial Technology Student Spotlight: Mario Bedolla Lopez (Jan. 10)
Study abroad grant bridges Mexican and American dairy industry (Jan. 8)
Plant Science Student Research Spotlight: Dani Evans (Jan. 4)
December 2020
Dairy Student Herdsman Feature: Michael Neves (Dec. 27)
$100,000 gift by Oro Agri completes fundraising for new viticulture greenhouse (Dec. 23)
Fresno State awards honorary doctorates to three difference-makers in the community (Dec. 18)
Plant Science Club wins national competitions (Dec. 18)
Organic farmer & alum Matsumoto appointed to Fresno State Board (Dec. 17)
Winery Student Spotlight: Lindsay Mendonca (Dec. 12)
High Impact Practices Symposium Student Video Research Spotlights (Dec. 11)
Enology professor infuses curriculum with an entrepreneurial twist (Dec. 9)
Fresno State awarded $3M to boost student success in STEAM (Dec. 8)
Ag One Board Member Spotlight: Lorna Roush (Dec. 8)
Food Science & Nutrition Student Spotlight: Stephanie Santora (Dec. 5)
November
Campus quarter horse student spotlight: Maddy Aycock (Nov. 28)
Cobb-Vantress Animal Science Student Internship Spotlight: Anh Do (Nov. 22)
Bayer / plant science internship spotlight: Anabel Padilla (Nov. 9)
Campus farm student spotlight: Jordyn Stockton (Nov. 7)
Superior Farms / animal science internship spotlight: Amber Layne (Nov. 1)
October
Plant science student internship spotlight: Aaron Vega Mendoza (Oct. 24)
Plant Science student internship spotlight: Bianey Medina Garcia (Oct. 15)
Food, Family and Farm Month showcases campus expertise and community ties (Oct. 14)
Viticulture student internship spotlight: Esteban Garcia (Oct. 11)
Jordan College creates scholarship in memory of ag business faculty Minami (Oct. 10)
Poultry Science Student Internship/Campus Farm Spotlight: Cirenio Hisasaga (Oct. 7)
Agricultural Business Student Internship Spotlight: Cole Van Wyhe (Oct. 4)
Fresno State honors legacy of Dolores Huerta with planting of ‘peace tree’ in the Peace Garden (Oct. 2)
September
Campus Farm Student Spotlight: Christopher Gonzalez (September 30)
Fall plant sale offers wide selection for gardens, landscapes and homes (Sept. 30)
Agricultural Business Student Internship Spotlight: Omar Vargas-Torres (Sept. 26)
Research Administrator Spotlight: Maral Kismetian (Sept. 24)
Alumni Vintners Wine Club features alum Bo Barrett (Sept. 22)
Fresno State honors Sen. Tom Berryhill with flag tribute (Sept. 18)
Faculty & staff help Georgia improve global trade by helping create national phytosanitary plan (Sept. 10)
Campus Farm Spotlight: Sara Larson (Sept. 7)
Faculty Spotlight: Brad Mendes (Sept. 6)
Summer Internship Student Spotlight: Cynthia Lopez (Sept. 5)
Farm Market introduces new tailgate canned wine series (Sept. 1)
August
Summer Internship Student Spotlight: Jose Novoa (Sunview) (Aug. 30)
Mechanized Agriculture Faculty Spotlight: Chris McKenna (Aug. 27)
Equine Unit Student Spotlight: Christina Calderon (Aug. 24)
Ag Communications Student Spotlight: Erica Bowles (Aug. 22)
Gibson Farm Market sells new hand sanitizer made on campus (Aug. 10)
Fresno State honors ag leader Jack Woolf (Aug. 6)
July
Plant Science Student Spotlight: Tyler Lentz (July 26)
Agricultural Education Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Steven Rocca (July 24)
Enology alumni Cardella & Maldonado featured in first alumni vintners wine club shipment (July 23)
Agricultural Business Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Serhat Asci (July 18)
Ag business senior Milanez gains valuable experience as campus winery (July 17)
Ag business alumna Stuhr begins term as Ag One president (July 14)
Staff spotlight: Rodeo Head Coach Uhuru Adem (July 12)
Agricultural Education Student spotlight: Victoria Tolin (July 11)
Wilden pump equipment donation boosts food processing lab (July 6)
Ag Business student Hansen balance classes, winery internship & active club life (July 5)
Institute for Food & Agriculture Faculty spotlight: Susan Pheasant (July 3)
June
New diagnostic lab benefits student research and campus dairy (June 24)
Viticulture student Rios taps campus club and winery resources for career and outreach opportunities (June 17)
Plant science student honored with Weed Science Society research grant (June 16)
Winery employs new strategy, promotions to adjust to shifting consumer needs (June 10)
Valley agricultural research connects recent grad Singh to his Punjab roots (June 8)
May
60-year-old flight instructor De Censi propelled to winemaking degree (May 28)
New methods accommodate opening sweet corn crowds quickly and safely (May 28)
Dairy science graduate Real to return in new position as graduate student and dairy student manager (May 26)
New Gibson Farm Market shopping guidelines for sweet corn arrival on Memorial Day (May 22)
Dean's Medalist Standridge shares passion with next generation (May 20)
Viticulture senior Novero eyes Gallo wine-making research internship (May 19)
Ag business senior Varin leads by example (May 18)
Standridge share passion for agriculture with next generation (May 18)
Former softball player Rousey rebounds to help Bulldog athletes as a dietitian assistant (May 16)
Jordan College celebrates graduation of 415 students virtually (May 15)
Enology building named in honor of Jordan College and winery supporter (May 12)
Viticulture student Ramagli puts new world spin on old world grape growing (May 12)
Child development students assist area families in need through internships (May 11)
Food science & nutrition student Perry prepares for prefect Mother's Day gift on graduation week (May 10)
Industrial technology senior Soria boasts impressive mix of internships (May 9)
Agricultural business senior Brown builds off family vineyard background on path to finance career (May 8)
Enology student Vazquez-Rosas uses research & study abroad to connect passions (May 7)
Local nut producers team up for nut hulls and shell donation (May 7)
Goorahoo receives University's top teaching award (May 6)
Child & family science student Xiong shares passion for research & outreach around the world (May 5)
Project seeks to archive memories of Portuguese-American community (May 5)
Looper advances to national discussion contest semifinal round (May 4)
Tennis player Gong 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)
Library shows 'modern face' of services during virtual transition (April 20)
Special online & virtual resources available to students (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 2020
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)
December 2019
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 sees 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 annual FFA Field Day event (April 11)
March
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 2019
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 stakeholders to convene at water exchange market symposium (Jan. 15)
December 2018
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 graduate student 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 research 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 2018
Valley Ventures now accepting applications for spring cohort (Jan. 11)
December 2017
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 2017
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)
December 2016
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
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 2016
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)
December 2015
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)
Debbie Raven elected new Ag One president (July 8)
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 2015
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)
December 2014
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 the 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)
Jordan College's Minh (James) Nguyen Le selected among Dean's Graduate Medalists (May 15)
Jordan College's German Marquez Alcala tabbed among Dean's Undergraduate Medalists (May 13)
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 2014
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)
December 2013
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)
Jordan College's Joy Hollingsworth selected among campus graduate medalists (May 3)
Jordan College's Lindsey Lewis selected among undergradaute medalists (May 2)
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)
May 2012
Jordan College's Marcelo Moretti honored among campus graduate medalists (May 4)
Tarilee Frigulti honored among campus undergraduate medalists (May 3)
May 2011
Plant science student Christine Marie Rainbolt honored among campus graduate student medalists (May 11)
May 2010
Food and Nutritional Sciences student Fredie Pacudan tabbed as College's graduate medalist (April 30)
Agricultural Education student Natalie A. Ryan honored as College's undergraduate medalist (May 7)
