Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

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Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Welcome to The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology! Programs combine a science, technology and management focus with experiential learning.

We offer over 20 undergraduate and graduate degrees from six academic departments, which emphasize hands-on training in the nation's leading agricultural area. The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology offers high quality undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs in the major areas of agricultural business; animal sciences and agricultural education; child, family

and consumer sciences; food science and nutrition; industrial technology; and viticulture and enology. Faculty and students conduct applied research and public service in selected areas of agriculture, food sciences, industrial technology, and family sciences. The College prepares students to be successful in their chosen careers and to make positive contributions to the quality of life in their communities.

09/03/2026

Jordan College students Victor Fraga and Hannah Chamberlin represented Fresno State at the CSU Agricultural Research Institute’s legislative visit at the State Capitol last month! They met with legislators and shared their research, showcasing the important work happening through agricultural research and innovation. 🌱🏛️

Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾

09/01/2026

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and former students of Dr. Scott Williamson, an animal science professor and a swine unit manager on the campus farm for more than 40 years, who passed away this August.

He received the Nicolas Salgo Outstanding Teacher Award in 1988, the Jordan College’s top faculty honor for teaching. Doc, as he was known to many, shaped the lives of countless students as an Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education Department chair, meat animal evaluation coach and swine show team adviser.

A celebration of life is open to the public at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Fresno State Animal Science Pavilion, directly across from the Swine Unit (2654 E. Portals Ave.).

Read more about his life and legacy at https://bit.ly/3UrZFv6

08/28/2026

We’re taking a look back at what some of our alumni did over the summer! ☀️

Meet Gabriel Verduzco, a 2013 Plant Science alum who has taken his passion for plants and the outdoors in some incredible directions. Today, he works as a Regional Arborist Advisor for Rainbow Ecoscience and also spends time as a Park Ranger at local nature preserves.

But his work doesn’t stop there! Gabriel is passionate about making the outdoors more accessible and helping others discover new opportunities. He teaches adult surf lessons through Latino Outdoors and serves as a surf mentor for underserved youth through Los Courage Camps and Un Mar de Colores. 🏄‍♂️🌊

His message to current students? Plant Science can take you farther than you might imagine. 🐾

We’re proud to see the impact our alumni are making! 🌱

08/27/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The 45th Annual Agribusiness Management Conference is on October 29 at Pardini’s in Fresno.

This year’s theme, “Navigating Risk in Uncertain Times,” will bring together some of California agriculture’s most respected leaders to explore the forces transforming our industry—and the strategies needed to thrive.

Join us for insightful panels featuring industry leaders and a keynote from Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers.

🎟️ Registration: $125 through August 31 | $150 beginning September 1

🔗 More information + registration: https://bit.ly/ag-business-conference

08/26/2026

Dr. Jessica Townsend Graybeal, Associate Professor of Animal Sciences, was invited to serve as a plenary speaker at the International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR) in Obihiro, Japan. 🇯🇵

Her presentation, “Intergenerational and Transgenerational Epigenetic Mechanisms Shaping Livestock Production and Reproduction,” was shared with an international audience of more than 1,000 attendees from around the world.

Congratulations, Dr. Graybeal, on this exciting opportunity to share your work on the global stage! 👏

08/25/2026

Dr. Sam Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education, attended a conference as part of the latest cohort of the E. Kika De La Garza Fellows Program in Washington D.C. 👏

This program brought together honorees from Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide to explore how USDA services and programs can support their work, students and communities, and to collaborate with scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.

The initiative is part of USDA’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions National Program, which is committed to supporting workforce development opportunities for faculty, staff and students in the areas of agricultural, food, natural resources and human sciences.

08/24/2026

We’re celebrating some award-winning olive oil! 🫒🥇 The Big Fresno Fair announced the winners of its 11th annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition! Fresno State earned gold in Spanish blends for its Organic Miller’s Blend and silver for its Organic Garlic.

Stock up on these winners today by visiting the Gibson Farm Market! 🐾

08/20/2026

Plant science students Muskan and Jose Jaime presented a research poster about fungal seedling pathogens affecting cotton production in California at the American Phytopathological Society conference in Providence, Rhode Island! 👏 Way to go, Bulldogs! 🐾

08/19/2026

Jordan College students, Makenna, Alyssa, Cameron, and Kole, embarked on an unforgettable journey to the University of the Azores over the summer as part of the Azores Internship Exchange Program! 🌍

They gained hands-on agricultural experience, worked alongside faculty and industry professionals, immersed themselves in Portuguese culture, and built lifelong friendships.

Thank you to our partners at the University of the Azores, Quinta dos Açores, and everyone who helped make this experience possible. 🐾

08/18/2026

Fresno State, in partnership with American Pistachio Growers, ECO2MIX, F3 Innovate, and farmers, is conducting a study on the effects of carbonic acid use on pistachio orchards. 🌿

Dr. Sangeeta Bansal, Assistant Professor of Plant Science, says the effort comes as part of a broader effort to measure and institute regenerative soil practices statewide.

Check out recent media coverage of the project at https://bit.ly/4yYhwJG

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2415 E San Ramon Avenue
Fresno, CA
93740

Website

https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/

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