The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
2021 Food, Family, and Farm Month Events Calendar
November
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11/3 |
Viticulture Enology Seminar Series Virtual |
This free weekly webinar presented by the Fresno State Department of Viticulture & Enology is held virtually at noon on Wednesdays and features grape and wine industry presenters and topics. Michela Centinari of Penn State University will be our guest on November 3. Visit the Department of Viticulture and Enology website to participate: http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve |
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11/4 |
Fresno State Day of Giving Online |
"Day of Giving" is Fresno State's 24-hour online fundraiser where the community can give to their favorite Fresno State program. We encourage our friends and alumni to remember the Jordan College of Ag on November 4. |
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11/5-6 |
Wine Tasting at the Gibson Farm Market In-person |
Students from the Fresno State Winery will be conducting tastings of our student-produced wine on Friday,November 5 and Saturday, November 6 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Gibson Farm Market (Chestnut and Barstow Avenues). Open to community members (21 years of age or older). No pre-registration. ID required. Follow us on Facebook @FresnoStateFarmMarket |
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11/6 |
Fresno State Football: AgFest In-person |
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology will be featured during the Fresno State home AgFest football game on Saturday, November 6 as the Bulldogs take on Boise State. Kick-off at 4 pm. Taste Fresno State wines before the game at the Wine Fest near Beiden Field. Details tba. |
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11/9 |
Tree & Vine Expo In-person industry event |
Dr. Luca Brillante, Fresno State's Viticulture and Enology faculty and Bronco Wine Company Viticulture Research Chair will be giving a live presentation at this grape and wine industry event on November 9. This event will be held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock and is presented by Malcolm Media. For Expo details: https://agexpo.biz/ |
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11/10 |
Viticulture Enology Seminar Series Virtual |
This free weekly webinar presented by the Fresno State Department of Viticulture & Enology is held virtually at noon on Wednesdays and features grape and wine industry presenters and topics. Alessandro Matese of the Italian Research Council in Italy will be our guest on November 10. Visit the Department of Viticulture and Enology website to participate: http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve |
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11/12 |
Grape, Nut, and Tree Fruit Expo In-person industry event |
Dr. Anil Shrestha, Department Chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology, will be giving a live presentation on "Why Do Weeds Persist Despite All Our Management Efforts?" at the Malcolm Media Grape, Nut, and Tree Fruit Expo at the BIG Fresno Fairgrounds on November 12 at 11:30 am. (PCA, CEU's) The Expo is from 7 am to 2 pm. For Expo details: https://agexpo.biz/ |
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11/12 |
Grape, Nut, and Tree Fruit Expo In-person industry event |
The lunch and keynote speaker at the Malcolm Media Grape, Nut, and Tree Fruit Expo is being sponsored by the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The event is from 7 am to 2 pm with lunch beginning at noon on November 12 at the BIG Fresno Fairgrounds. This year's keynote during the Grape/Tree Fruit Sessions will be Dorene D'Adamo, California Water Resources Board at 12:30 pm on the topic of "Agricultural Resilience in the Face of Climate Change." For Expo details: https://agexpo.biz/ |
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11/12 5:30 pm-10:00 pm |
68th Annual Viticulture Club Fall Harvest BBQ In-person community event |
Alumni, friends, and the community are invited to gather at Kings River Winery in Sanger, CA for the Viticulture Club's 68th annual fundraiser. Funds raised support student attendance at professional grape and wine industry meetings, student scholarships, and visits to grape growing regions to meet with alumni and grape and wine industry leaders. Join the oldest club on the Fresno State campus for a night filled with dinner, silent and live auctions, and music on Friday, November 12 at 4276 S. Greenwood, Sanger. If unable to attend, donations to the Viticulture Club are also appreciated. Visit: https://fresno-state-vit-club.square.site/ The Viticulture Club is a student organization within the Fresno State Department of Viticulture and Enology. |
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11/13-14 12 noon-5:00 pm daily |
Fresno State Flavor of Fall and Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine Journey In-person, community event(s) |
Fresno State Winery's Flavor of Fall event meets the Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine Journey weekend on November 13 and 14!. The Fresno State Winery will be hosting an outdoor wine tasting on the Department of Viticulture and Enology lawn and gazebo area from 12 noon to 5:00 pm on November 13 and 14 to celebrate their annual Flavor of Fall event, and to showcase their wines as part of the Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine Journey. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. For a single day/event ticket to the Flavor of Fall only visit: Fresno State Winery For details on the Fresno County Fall Harvest Wine Journey, visit: http://www.fresnocountywinejourney.com/events.html |
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11/16 9:00 am- 11:30 am |
Basic Pump Efficiency Virtual Event Virtual |
The Center for Irrigation Technology CIT/APEP is pleased to invite growers to join Bill Green and Valdemar Cerna to gain a basic understanding of how to calculate the efficiency of irrigation pumps used in agriculture. Participants will learn how to calculate pump efficiency with the HP in equation. Visit the CIT website for details: https://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/cit/ Register online: https://pge.docebosaas.com/learn/course/external/view/webinar/781/basic-pump-efficiency-in-english |
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11/17 |
Viticulture Enology Seminar Series Virtual |
This free weekly webinar presented by the Fresno State Department of Viticulture & Enology is held virtually at noon on Wednesdays and features grape and wine industry presenters and topics. Randall Grahm of Vigneron, Popelouchum Vineyards will be our guest on November 17. Visit the Department of Viticulture and Enology website to participate: http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve |
October
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10/16 9:00 am-3:00 pm |
Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival Free, in-person event, open to the community |
Join us on Saturday, October 16 as we kick-off Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology's Food, Family, and Farm Month at the Annual Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival! This free event will showcase many student-produced products grown on the University's farm and is open to the community. Activities for children, a pumpkin patch, and Fresno State wine tasting (for 21 and older), and more are planned. For updates, visit the Gibson Farm Market on Facebook @FresnoStateFarmMarket. |
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10/16 8:00 am-1:00 pm |
Fall Plant Sale In-person event, open to the community |
Fresno State's Horticulture Nursery presents the Fall Plant Sale at the Gibson Farm Market at Fresno State! Vegetables, perennials, houseplants and annuals. All plants are grown by Fresno State students and will be at reduced prices for the duration of the event. The Gibson Farm Market is located at 5368 N. Chestnut Avenue in Fresno (Chestnut and Barstow Avenues). The Fall Plant Sale will be held in conjunction with the Gibson Market Fall Festival on October 16. Open to the community. |
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10/16 12:30-4:30 pm |
Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival Wine Tasting In-person event |
Sample student-produced wines from the award-winning Fresno State Winery during the Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival from 12:30-4:30 pm. Free tasting. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Follow the Gibson Farm Market on Facebook @FresnoStateFarmMarket |
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10/1-31 |
Crowdfunding Campaign for Food Science & Nutrition Online |
The Fresno State Department of Food Science and Nutrition is seeking support to fund educational student software licenses for its post-graduate dietetic internship program. This Fresno State crowdfunding campaign will run online October 1-31. Every dollar counts! |
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10/1-31 |
Crowdfunding Campaign for Viticulture & Enology Online |
The Fresno State Department of Viticulture and Enology is seeking support to fund educational field trips to grape and wine growing regions outside our local area. This Fresno State crowdfunding campaign will run online October 1-31. Every dollar counts! |
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10/1-31 |
Crowdfunding Campaign Viticulture & Enology Online |
The Fresno State Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) is seeking support to enhance their outdoor facilities to support outreach and educational events and activities for the viticulture and enology program. This Fresno State crowdfunding campaign will run October 1-31. Every dollar counts! |
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10/18-11/30 |
Sustainable Ag Expo Hybrid industry event |
Dr. Anil Shrestha, Fresno State's Viticulture and Enology Department Chair, will be giving a virtual presentation on "Thinking beyond silver bullet technologies for weed management in California vineyards" at this hybrid event, held October 18-November 30. The Sustainable Ag Expo is hosted by the Central Coast Vineyard Team. For details and to register, visit: https://www.sustainableagexpo.org/ |
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10/20 |
Viticulture Enology Seminar Series Virtual |
This free weekly webinar presented by the Fresno State Department of Viticulture & Enology is held virtually at noon on Wednesdays and features grape and wine industry presenters and topics. Peter Vallis, of the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers Association, will be our guest on October 20. Visit the Department of Viticulture and Enology website to participate: http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve |
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10/21 9:00 am-11:30 am |
VDF's for Ag Irrigation Applications Virtual |
Explore how farmers save money and energy using variable frequency drives (VFDs) for irrigated agriculture. Hosted by the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) APEP, this informative class will include live demonstrations that illustrate the benefits of using a VFD such as reducing energy costs relative to using throttling vales, improving system control, and decreasing water hammer and cavitation. Visit the CIT website for details: https://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/cit/ Free registration online: |
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10/22 |
50th Anniversary Turf Day Golf Classic In-person, community event |
Fresno State's Ag One Foundation is pleased to present it's annual golf tournament and fundraiser on October 22 at the Belmont Country Club in Fresno. This annual event provides support to deserving students and programs in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State.. For registration and sponsorship opportunities visit: |
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10/22-23 |
Wine Tasting at the Gibson Farm Market In-person |
Students from the Fresno State Winery will be conducting in-person tastings of our student-produced wine on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Gibson Farm Market (Chestnut and Barstow Avenues). Open to community members (21 years of age or older). No pre-registration. ID required. Follow us on Facebook @FresnoStateFarmMarket |
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10/27 |
Viticulture Enology Seminar Series Virtual |
This free weekly webinar presented by the Fresno State Department of Viticulture & Enology is held virtually at noon on Wednesdays and features grape and wine industry presenters and topics. Tom Collins of Washington State University will be our guest on October 27. Visit the Department of Viticulture and Enology website to participate: http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve |
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10/29 7:30 am-2:00 pm |
Ag Tech Day Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase Hybrid event (online and in-person) |
Hosted by the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), Ag Tech Day will showcase the latest in irrigation and water/energy management technologies on the University Agricultural Laboratory at Fresno State, with additional vendor displays. Virtual and in-person formats. Register early Space is limited for in-person format. COVID-19 restrictions. Attendees at previous Ag Tech Days included farmers, manufacturers, distributors, food processors, commodity groups, utilities, state and federal agency personnel. Program details and free registration links available online: https://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/cit/ |
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10/29-30 |
Wine Tasting at the Gibson Farm Market In-person |
Students from the Fresno State Winery will be conducting tastings of our student-produced wine on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Gibson Farm Market (Chestnut and Barstow Avenues). Open to community members (21 years of age or older). No pre-registration. ID required. Follow us on Facebook @FresnoStateFarmMarket |