Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

10/21/2026

The Jordan College's 8th annual Food, Family and Farm Month is in full swing! 🚜 🍂 Join us in celebrating the Central Valley's ag roots with 25+ events now through November. 🐾

Check out the full schedule of events at https://bit.ly/4eKe6Se

10/21/2026

We are so excited for the fourth-annual Whole Vine Festival on Oct. 24! 🍇Join us at this event that will also honor the Fresno State Viticulture and Enology Department, campus w**ery and campus w**emaker and alumnus Tom Montgomery at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday. 🐾

Sunset named The Whole Vine Festival at Fresno State one of eight California fall festivals worth planning a trip around!

Check out the event this Saturday, Oct. 24, for food, music, local growers, family activities and a celebration of the Valley’s grape, raisin and w**e heritage.

Admission and parking are free.

See why it made the list: https://bit.ly/3Ud4Z5F

10/20/2026

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight: Jim Wiesemeyer
We are thrilled to welcome Washington Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer (AgBull Media) to the stage at this year’s Agribusiness Management Conference! Jim will discuss how the farm bill, trade, regulations and taxes impact farm budgets, commodity markets and business planning.

📅 Date: October 29, 2026
📍 Location: Pardini's in Fresno
🎟️ Register today at https://bit.ly/ag-business-conference

10/19/2026

Poster by Sophie Strahlendorf, Fresno State Professor Bell's Marketing Class 🎨

6 days until The Whole Vine Festival! Saturday, October 24 · 10 AM–5 PM · Fresno State (Barstow & Woodrow) · Free admission.

Thank you to Professor Bell's students for celebrating the Valley's Grape-ness!

10/16/2026

We can’t wait to see you there! 🍂🎃

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is hosting its eighth annual Food, Family and Farm Month, featuring 25 events over five weeks that celebrate our university's close ties to the Central Valley agricultural industry.

All events are open to the public! Families can join the fun starting this Saturday with three free, family-friendly events.

Get the details: https://bit.ly/3UpdlHr

10/15/2026

Dr. Katy Tarrant, associate professor of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education, served as an invited speaker at the 15th International Poultry Forum China in Nantong, China this past summer! 👏🐾 In her presentation, she assessed key welfare indicators in poultry, which allows for better-informed welfare decisions, yielding better outcomes in broilers.

Besides teaching classes on campus in poultry sciences, Tarrant helps oversee research and industry outreach efforts through the campus Foster Farms Poultry Education and Research Facility and the Center for the Optimization of Poultry.

10/14/2026

The countdown is on! ⏳ Join us for the 45th Annual Agribusiness Management Conference from 8 a.m. –1 p.m. on Oct. 29 at
Pardini’s in Fresno.

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas, or grow your professional network, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars, and get ready for a great day with fellow ag industry professionals! 🌱🤝

Register at bit.ly/ag-business-conference

10/13/2026

We are proud to welcome Britton Willson as the new director of farm operations! 🐾 The Sanger native has more than 20 years of experience managing fiscally sound, large-scale and diversified farming operations in the nation’s leading agricultural area, as well as their budgets, equipment, research support and staff.

His background additionally reflects expertise in integrating innovative technology into agricultural operations, which will help the 1,000-acre campus farm continue to modernize and enhance its 18 units. 🌾

Read more at https://bit.ly/4znBtsG

10/13/2026

Calling all ag professionals in the Valley and beyond! 🌾

Join us for the 45th Annual Agribusiness Management Conference to hear from industry leaders on navigating risk and uncertainty in today’s ever-changing agricultural landscape. Connect with fellow professionals, gain valuable insights from industry speakers and panelists, and enjoy lunch while building meaningful connections. We hope to see you there!

Oct. 29 | 8 AM–1 PM
Pardini’s, Fresno

🔗 Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3TSKNFS

10/08/2026

🍂🌾 Join us for the Jordan College Open House and the Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival! From noon – 3 p.m., enjoy free family-friendly activities, farm tours, demonstrations, kids’ crafts and games, farm-fresh samples, prizes and giveaways. Plus, stop by the Fall Plant Sale from 8 a.m. – noon. 🌿