California State University, Fresno
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School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

The School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology focuses on quality undergraduate and graduate level education in food and agriculture, industrial technology, home economics, and related disciplines. In fact, the school has received national recognition for outstanding programs in agricultural business, irrigation technology, and viticulture, while also achieving accreditation by national organizations for programs in dietetics and industrial technology. Students majoring in the school's degree programs are provided educational opportunities which emphasize problem-solving by applying basic sciences, up-to-date technology, and business management techniques.

You will discover that this school has dedicated, outstanding faculty. They are ready to help you network with other students who have similar interests in numerous on-campus clubs, as well as with industry professionals in various state and national organizations. The faculty and staff are ready to involve you in applied research and service activities and industry internships. You could also benefit from production projects on the newly remodeled 1,083-acre University Agricultural Laboratory. The combination of great faculty, excellent facilities and equipment, and tremendous industry support make California State University, Fresno the ideal place to invest in your career preparation.

What does this mean to you? You will become one of our alumni who hold important positions in agribusiness, manufacturing, education, research, human services, and government around the world. Our alumni are recognized for their solid basic science foundation, their experience in applied research, their hands-on problem-solving skills, and their global view of the world in which they must function.


The School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Agricultural Sciences Building, Room 102
(559) 278-2061
Dean: Daniel P. Bartell

The School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology includes the departments of Agricultural Economics; Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education; Child, Family, and Consumer Sciences; Enology, Food Science, and Nutrition; Industrial Technology; and Plant Science and Mechanized Agriculture. The 1,083-acre University Farm Laboratory and the California Agricultural Technology Institute are integral parts of the school.

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