9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Information Booth

Students, alumni, community and industry members can learn more about exciting Fresno State, Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences Technology, 1,000-acre campus farm and research programs from Ag Ambassador students, faculty, and staff. (Ag Careers & Education Pavilion Booth 7002-03)

10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Irrigation Seminar
APEP & CIT Outreach and Education Programs for Farmers

Kaomine Vang, Advanced Pumping and Education Program (APEP) director, discusses the campus program's many services that have served the agricultural community for over 20 years. Also learn about new programs that will assist small farms and hard-to-reach growers in irrigation pump testing (for 5-39 horsepower equipment) and field evaluations (through a UC Cooperative Extension partnership). (Trailer 1)

10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Food and Culinary Seminar
"Study Abroad" Programs: A source for product promotion and employee recruitment?

Assistant professor Dr. Jamie Levitt examines the popularity of food-focused study abroad programs, and the potential impact on producers, providers, and student careers. A proposed study aims to determine if key stakeholders would benefit by providing funding for these types of educational programs. (Seminar Trailer 1)

11 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Food Processing Seminar
Understanding Risks in Onion Production Practices

Colorado State University faculty Eduardo Gutierrez-Rodriguez and CSU graduate student Griffin Carpenter discuss a collaborative project with Fresno State addressing risk quantification and mitigation practices in dry bulb onion systems tied to field and packing house conditions. (Seminar Trailer 1)

11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Food Science Seminar
You Can Have Both In One: Cheese + Wine

Graduate student Daniel Olmos discusses the diversity of pressed cheeses in the Central Valley and his wine-soaked cheese graduate product. (Seminar Trailer 1)

2:30 - 2:55 p.m.
Food Science Seminar
Emotions Evoked by Cheese Aromas

Graduate student Joanie Snow discusses the potential for strong consumer responses to cheese aromas - both in terms of intensity and pleasantness - related to food science sensory research and product development applications. (Seminar Trailer 1)

3:00 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Dairy Industry Seminar
Fresno State Strategies and Tactics to Support Success

Learn from Dr. Susan Pheasant (campus Institute for Food and Agriculture director) and Dr. Carmen Licon Cano (assistant professor) how Fresno State is mapping out the building blocks for creating a world-class dairy production program where students, faculty from multiple disciplines, and industry come together for the innovation and advancement of the dairy industry. (Seminar Trailer 1)

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Agricultural Business / Sustainability Seminar
Feasibility and Market Potential Analysis of Windmills

Student Macy Myers analyzes the potential demand of wind energy, the feasibility of low-wind speed windmills, and economic impact on a typical farm in her honors research cohort project. (Seminar Trailer 1)

3:50 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Agricultural Business / Ag Estate Appraisal Seminar
San Joaquin Valley Land Allocation

Dr. Serhat Asci and student Ashleigh Sorensen focus on selected specialty crop trends and factors affecting area farmers' crop allocation decisions for her honors research cohort project. (Seminar Trailer 1)

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Information Booth

Students, alumni, community and industry members can learn more about exciting Fresno State, Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences Technology, 1,000-acre campus farm and research programs from Ag Ambassador students, faculty, and staff. (Ag Careers & Education Pavilion Booth 7002-03)

10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Irrigation / Plant Science Seminar
Agronomic and Nutritional Performance of Forage Sorghum to Varying Irrigation and Nitrogen Regimes

Associate professor Dr. Florence Cassel Sharma presents research analyzing sorghum as an alternative forage to corn in periods of drought. Both agronomic and nutritional performance of sorghum were examined under different irrigation regimes and nitrogen fertilization rates. (Seminar Trailer 1)

10:30 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Plant Science Seminar
Evaluation of Roundup/Glyphosate for Common Rush control in irrigated pastures using Wick Wiper

Assistant professor Dr. Ranjit Riar explains the use of wick wiper technology to manage wireweed and common rush in irrigated, weed-infested pastures. Also discussed is using a non-selective, systemic herbicide like Glyphosate to increase forage productivity and animal access (without killing grasses and forages). (Seminar Trailer 1)

11 - 11:25 a.m.
Irrigation Seminar
Center for Irrigation Technology Research Update

Learn about all of the farm-relevant research happening at Fresno State's Center for Irrigation Technology from its Director, cf. Charles Hillyer (who also serves as the campus Interim Associate Vice President for the California Water Institute). (Seminar Trailer 1)

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Ice Cream with the Dean

Meet new Jordan College Dean, Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire, at the Ag Ambassadors student booth and enjoy delicious ice cream made by our students on campus. (Ag Careers & Education Pavilion Booth 7002-03)

11:30 - 11:55 a.m.
Irrigation / Tree Health Seminar
Application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to Assess Tree Root Response and Irrigation Management

Campus Center for Irrgiation Technology researcher Dr. Dilruba Yeasmin covers how the relatively new agricultural research area of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) can assess tree root systems underground non-destructively, in relation to implementing improved irrigation technologies. (Seminar Trailer 1)

1 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
Water Boot Camp Seminar
Water Distribution

Gather insight on how California distributes surface water from rivers and canals to areas that do not have access to surface water from Laura Ramos (California Water Institute associate director). (Seminar Trailer 1)

1:30 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Water Boot Camp Seminar
Groundwater Recharge

Get an overview of groundwater and aquifer recharge possibilities with subsurface technology being researched on the 1,000-acre Fresno State campus farm from Laura Ramos (California Water Institute associate director). (Seminar Trailer 1)

2 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Water Boot Camp Seminar
California Water Rights Overview

Learn about the history of California surface water rights along with riparian and appropriative rights from Dr. Thomas Holyoke (political science professor) and Laura Ramos (California Water Institute associate director). (Seminar Trailer 1)

*2 - 4 p.m.
Fresno State Alumni Reception

Enjoy Fresno State wine, meat, cheese & other products made by our campus farm students and learn about the exciting things happening with our programs from Jordan College Dean, Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire, faculty and staff, and meet Victor E. Bulldog III & IV! Giveaway: 50 free Fresno State Agriculture water bottles and t-shirts. RSVP: https://bit.ly/FS23-wae-alumni-rsvp (VIP Tent II sponsored by Bank of America - near Gate 16 and 18).

2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Water Boot Camp Seminar
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Overview

Get insight into the expansive Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which is a key water management resource for the Central Valley and the state. Also learn about related topics that impact water transfer and environmental health from Laura Ramos (California Water Institute associate director). (Seminar Trailer 1)

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Information Booth

Students, alumni, community, and industry members can learn more about exciting Fresno State, Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences Technology, 1,000-acre campus farm and research programs from Ag Ambassador students, faculty and staff. (Ag Careers & Education Pavilion Booth 7002-03)

10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
Agricultural Education Seminar
ACRS21 Certificate Pathway Program: Strengthening employment opportunities for agriculture students

Learn from assistant professor Dr. Sharon Freeman and students Jocelyne Juarez and Ivan Trujillo about its ACRS21 Certificate Pathway program that focuses on soft skill development to boost students' career preparation and employability. The statewide program is helping engage high school, community college and university students to engage in experiential learning activities, assist in developing skills that lead to better employment opportunities, self-confidence and industry understanding. (Seminar Trailer 1)

11 a.m. - Noon
Victor E. Bulldog Appearance

Meet (and get pictures with) Fresno State's loveable mascots, Victor E. Bulldog III and IV at the Ag Ambassadors Booth. (Ag Careers & Education Pavilion Booth 7002-03)

2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
WET Center Innovation Pitch Event

Looking for the next generation of innovative ag products? Join the Water, Energy & Technology (WET) Center staff from Fresno State to see pitches from the next crop of ag innovators in the BlueTech Valley innovation cluster and the Valley Ventures accelerator. All organizations are sponsored by the California Energy Commission and U.S. Economic Development Administration. (Seminar Trailer 1)