The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
2024 Food, Family, and Farm Month Events Calendar
October
| Date | Event | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ag One Annual Turf Day Classic | Alumni and ag supporters will play golf at Belmont Country Club (Fresno) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a fundraiser to support Jordan College students and programs. For registration and sponsorship opportunities for the 51st annual event, visit the event website. |
| 19 | Jordan College Open House |
Bring your family to O'Neill Park between 9am - noon, and learn from Fresno State students about our college's academic departments, research centers and 1,000-acre campus farm. Enjoy giveaways, kids activities, demonstrations and food samples, winery and farm tours (everything is free!). More information. |
| 19 | Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival | Enjoy samples of student-produced products from the campus farm, a pumpkin patch, wine tasting (21 and over), and more! Learn more about the market and this event at its Facebook page. |
| 19 | Fall Plant Sale | Between 9 a.m. and Noon at the Gibson Farm Market, enjoy a huge selection of houseplants, fall vegetables, herbs, and shrubs grown by Fresno State students at the semi-annual sale organized by the campus horticulture nursery. |
| 19-20 | Whole Vine Festival | Learn about the nation's leading grape, raisin and wine industries at the free, family-friendly event on the Science II Building lawn (near the corner of Barstow and Woodrow / O'Neill Park). Enjoy wine tasting, educational booths, food trucks, music, art and kids activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Event information. |
| 25 | CIT Ag Tech Day | From 7 a.m. to 2 p.m at several locations at or near the campus Center for Irrigation Technology, see the latest innovations in ag technology at live field demonstrations, educational presentations and local business expo. Sign up for the free at the event website. |
| 30 | Ag One Kern County and Friends Luncheon | Guests will enjoy a BBQ lunch near Bakersfield, and can visit with fellow alumni, friends, faculty and staff of the Jordan College. Event proceeds benefit students and programs in the Jordan College. More event info. |
November
| Date | Event | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibson Farm Market Wine Tasting | Sample four, student-produced wines from the award-winning Fresno State Winery, including its “wine of the month” Pinot Noir. The free event is open to those 21 years or older, and follow the winery's page. |
| 7 | Ag One West Side and Friends Luncheon | Join alumni and agricultural supporters for a BBQ lunch and visit with Jordan College faculty and staff at the Fresno Equipment Company in Five Points. Event proceeds benefit students and programs in the Jordan College. More information. |
| 7 |
Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program Webinar |
Center for Irrigation Technology education specialist Anthony Gunlund will host a free webinar from 1:30 to 3 p.m. utilizing its Mobile Education Center to show how proper proper pump efficiency and output can lead to increased energy savings. Link. |
| 8 |
Bulldoggers Collegiate Home Rodeo |
Cheer on Fresno State's rodeo team at its lone event of the collegiate season against the West Coast Region's top athletes, and follow their Instagram page for season updates. Tickets and event information. |
| 8 |
Malcolm Media Tree and Vine Expo (Fresno) |
Hear industry presentations and seminars from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds about raisin, table grape, wine, almond, walnut, pistachio, pecan, citrus and fruit tree topics. The expo will be featuring PCA and CCA credits, free breakfast tri-tip lunch, and an industry trade show. More information. |
| 8 |
Viticulture Club Annual Fall Harvest BBQ Fundraiser |
Join alumni and friends as they enjoy great wine and food at the 68th annual event from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Kings River Winery (Sanger, CA), which supports one of Fresno State's oldest and most active student organizations. More event information and follow their Instagram page. |
| 12 |
Malcolm Media Tree and Vine Expo (Turlock) |
Join nearly 1,000 grape, nut and tree fruit growers and PCA's at this annual event. Presentations and seminars will cover pesticide regulatory changes, whole orchard recycling, AI vineyard management, pomegranate irrigation requirements, tree and vine disease management, vine and rootstock pairing, navel orangeworm and vine mealybug IPM, on-farm wildlife management, and new and upcoming ag legislation. Also take advantage of PCA and CCA credits, free breakfast and tri-tip lunch, and an industry trade show. More information. |
| 13 |
43rd Annual Agribusiness Management Conference |
Hear economic overview and policy analysis for the agrifood industry experts and stakeholders from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pardini’s Catering and Banquets in Fresno. More information. |
| 15 |
Gibson Farm Market Wine Tasting |
Sample four, student-produced wines from the award-winning Fresno State Winery, including the the “wine of the month”, Pinot Noir. The free event is open to those 21 years or older, and follow the winery's Instagram page. |
| 20 |
Viticulture and Enology Internship and Career Fair |
Students can meet grape and wine industry leaders and learn about career and internship opportunities at the campus winery from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact, aaronjsmith@mail.fresnostate.edu or 559.278.2089 |