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Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Upcoming Events
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October 2022
| 18-20 | FIRA International Ag Robotics Conference & Expo (Convention Center) / Campus Farm Showcase, Sign-up Link |
September
| 11 | Ag Boosters BBQ, Sign-up Link |
August
| 9 | Grape Day |
| 22 | First Day of Classes |
July
| 18-22 | Kids Ag Camp (Session 1 - Ages 7-11) |
| 25-29 | Kids Ag Camp (Session 1 - Ages 10-12) |
June
DateEvent
| 1 | "Remote Monitoring and Control Real: A World Example From Bill Green’s Raisin Vineyard" (Virtual), 2 - 4:30 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 5-15 | Fresno State Ag Discovery Camp, sponsored by USDA / APHIS, Sign-up Link (Deadline 3/31) |
| 9 | Grapevine Viruses Symposium, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Event Info |
| 12-18 | College National Finals Rodeo, Casper, Wyoming, Event Info |
| 15 | "Flow Meters - You Need to Measure Water to Manage Water!" (Virtual), 1 - 2:30 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
May
DateEvent
| 6 | "Basic Pumping Efficiency in English" (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 6 | Water Bootcamp Presentation Session 1: Water Awareness (Virtual) - Laura Ramos, California Water Institute, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., RSVP Link |
| 13 | Water Bootcamp Presentation Session 2: Hydrology & Climate Change (Virtual) - Laura Ramos, California Water Institute, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., RSVP Link |
| 16-19 | Final Exams |
| 18 | "Understanding a Pump Efficiency Test Seminar" (Virtual), 9 - 10:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 20 | Jordan College Commencement, 2:45-4:15pm, Save Mart Center (Graduates/Family/Friends Reception, Conley Arts Center Lawn, 1 p.m.) |
| 20 | Water Bootcamp Presentation Session 3: Groundwater Overview Water Awareness (Virtual) - Laura Ramos, California Water Institute, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., RSVP Link |
| 27 | Water Bootcamp Presentation Session 4: Surface Water Distribution (Virtual) - Laura Ramos, California Water Institute, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., RSVP Link |
April
DateEvent
| 1 | New Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiling, Industrial Technology Building Room 124, 9 a.m., Map |
| 1 | Enology Society Bud Break Bash, Engelmann Cellars, 6 p.m. |
| 2 | Spring Vegetable Plant Sale, Gibson Farm Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| 8 | Student Research Presentations, Jordan Agricultural Research Center, 10 a.m. - Noon (Program) |
| 9 | FFA State Finals and Field Day at Fresno State |
| 11-15 | Spring Break |
| 20 | "Surviving Drought – An Example on the Fresno State Farm for Better Water Management" (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 20 | Central California Research Symposium - Student Presentations (Virtual) - Schedule (Link) |
| 22-24 | Vintage Days |
| 30 | Top Dog Ceremony (ABC30 TV award special: May 1) |
March
DateEvent
| 2 | Fresno State Water Showcase, hosted by the California Water Institute (Virtual), 9-11 a.m., RSVP link |
| 4-5 | Bulldoggers Collegiate Home Rodeo, Clovis Rodeo Grounds |
| 9 | Recruit the 99 Career and Internship Fair, 12 - 4 p.m. (sign-up deadline Feb. 28) |
| 16 | Common Threads Luncheon (Ag One), 11 a.m., Clovis Veterans Memorial Hall |
| 18-20 | 29th Annual Red Wave Classic Junior Livestock Show, Caroele Boele Livestock Pavilion, Big Fresno Fairgrounds (swine, sheep, goats) |
| 21-25 | National Ag Week |
| 22 | National Ag Day |
| 26 | Preview Day (for incoming student applicants) |
February
DateEvent
| 2 | "VFD (Variable Frequence Drive) Benefits & Application Seminar" (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 3 | Securing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Funding, 1 - 3 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology, RSVP Link |
| 4 | "Chemigation - Another IPM Tool / Demonstration & Seminar" (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 4 | Cleantech to Market Information Webinar, 10 - 11 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology, RSVP Link |
| 5 | FFA Mid-Winter FFA State Field Day Finals at Fresno State |
| 8-10 | World Ag Expo, Tulare (Link: Seminars each day in Seminars Trailer 1 & Info Booth at Ag Careers & Education Pavilion) |
| 12-13 | 29th Annual Red Wave Classic Junior Livestock Show, Caroele Boele Livestock Pavilion, Big Fresno Fairgrounds (beef cattle) |
| 16 | Green V Fest - Men's Basketball Game, 7:30 p.m., Save Mart Center |
| 23 | Harvesting the Leaders of Tomorrow Career & Internship Fair, 12 - 4 p.m., Satellite Student Union (Rescheduled from Feb. 3) - Student Registration Link |
| 23 | "Adapting to New Peak Hours Through Permanent Load Shifting (PLS) Seminar" (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 25 | Ag One Community Salute - Dr. John C Harris (Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Halls) |
| 25 | "SGMA Updates - Water Infrastructure in California" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
January 2022
DateEvent
| 14 | Ag One Trap Shoot, Kingsburg Gun Club, 12 p.m. |
| 19 | Virtual Poultry Judging Team Development Seminar for Ag Teachers, 5 p.m. (Virtual), RSVP Link |
| 20 | First day of spring semester classes |
| 26 | Viticulture & Enology Alumni & Friends Reunion (Hyatt Regency, Sacramento) |
December 2021
DateEvent
| 2 | "Basic Pump Efficiency Translated to Spanish" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 10 | Building Pathways for Student Success (Virtual) - faculty/staff collaboration meeting, 9 am, RSVP Link |
| 13-16 | Final Exams |
| 16 | "Basic Pump Efficiency Translated to Hmong" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
November
DateEvent
| 4 | Fresno State Day of Giving |
| 5-6 | Gibson Farm Market Wine Tasting, 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| 6 | FFA Field Day Cotton Judging |
| 6 | 'Ag Fest' Football Game vs. Boise State (4 p.m.), Bulldog Stadium |
| 12 | Dorene D'Adamo (California Water Resources Board), Sponsored Lunch Presentation, Grape, Nut, and Tree Fruit Expo, 12:30 p.m., RSVP |
| 12 | Viticulture Club Fall Harvest BBQ / Fundraiser (Kings River Winery, 5:30pm) |
| 13-14 | Fresno State Winery: Flavor of Fall Open House (Sat. only) / Fresno County Wine Journey (12-5pm) |
| 16 | "Well and Pump Efficiency for Potable Water Systems" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
October
DateEvent
| 1-31 | Crowdfunding Campaign: Viticulture & Enology (2) - industry student field trips (link) & outdoor facilities/gazebo (link) ; Food Science & Nutrition - dietetic student internship professional software licenses (link) |
| 5 | Jordan College Career Fair, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., O'Neill Park |
| 6 | STEAM Career Fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Manufacturing), 12 - 4 p.m., Satellite Student Union |
| 7 | "Irrigation Scheduling: How Long Should I Run My Pump?" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 16 | Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Plant Sale, Gibson Farm Market, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wine Tasting, Gibson Farm Market, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
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| 18 | Irrigation Association 'Coffee With Dr. Florence Cassel Sharma' (Virtual - faculty spotlight) - 11 a.m., RSVP Link |
| 21 | "VFDs for Ag Irrigation Applications" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 22 | 50th Annual Ag One Turf Day Golf Classic, Belmount Country Club, 10 am |
| 22-23 | Gibson Farm Market Wine Tasting, 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
| 29 | Ag Tech Day - Fall 2021, Innovations in Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase (Virtual / In-person Hybrid), 7:30 am. - 2 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology, Schedule, RSVP (In-person / Virtual) |
| 29-30 | Gibson Farm Market Wine Tasting, 1:30-4:30 p.m. |
September
DateEvent
| 9 | "Flowmeters: You need to measure water to manage water" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 12 | Ag One Ag Boosters BBQ (Panoche Creek River Ranch) |
| 23 | "Municipal Pump and Well Efficiency with an Emphasis on Variable Frequency Drives" Seminar (Virtual), 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
August
DateEvent
| 2-6 | Summer Kids Ag Camp (8am-Noon, $150, Registration Link) |
| 12 | "Getting Your Deep Well and Booster Pump on a Single Smart Meter Tested" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 13 | **Cancelled** - Friday Night Flights Wine Tasting, Fresno State Winery |
| 23 | First day of classes |
| 26 | "Using Soil Moisture Sensors to Inform Irrigation Strategies" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 11:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
July
DateEvent
| 2 | Friday Night Flights Wine Tasting (4:30-7:30 p.m.), Fresno State Winery, RSVP Link |
| 16 | Friday Night Flights Wine Tasting (4:30-7:30 p.m.), Fresno State Winery, RSVP Link |
| 22 | "Latest Information on California Water Regulations: SGMA and ILRP" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 10:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 26-30 | Summer Kids Ag Camp (8am-Noon, $150, Registration Link) |
| 30 | Friday Night Flights Wine Tasting (4:30-7:30 p.m.), Fresno State Winery |
June
DateEvent
| 6-19 | USDA Ag Discovery Camp (Virtual/Fresno State) |
| 13-19 | College National Finals Rodeo, Casper, Wyoming (Schedule / Results) |
May
DateEvent
| 5 | Last Day of Classes |
| 10-13 | Final Exams |
| 13 | "Basic Pump Efficiency in English" Seminar (Virtual), 9 - 10:30 a.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
| 15 | Jordan College Commencement, 7 p.m., Bulldog Stadium (additional information on all six campus ceremonies (May 14-16)) |
| 20 | "Well and Pump Efficiency for Potable Water Systems" (Virtual), 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Center for Irrigation Technology Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program, RSVP Link |
Please visit the Department Facebook pages listed below for the latest happenings and department specific events.
Department of Agricultural Business
Department of Animal Sciences and Ag Education
Department of Industrial Technology
Department of Plant Science
Department of Viticulture and Enology
