The Cal Poly Wildland Urban-Interface (WUI) FIRE Institute is hosting a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire,” followed by a Q&A panel including filmmaker Ralph Bloemers, WUI Director Frank Frievalt and retired San Luis Obispo County fire chief Robert Lewin. The film takes viewers on a journey with the top experts in the nation to better understand fire. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Spanos Theatre, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. More details: https://lnkd.in/gdwsq_NM
Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Higher Education
San Luis Obispo, California 1,931 followers
About us
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the world-class vineyards of the Edna Valley, Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences boasts one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate agriculture programs. Our expert faculty members take pride in their ability to transform academically motivated students into innovative professionals ready to solve the complex challenges associated with feeding the world in sustainable ways. At the heart of Cal Poly’s educational experience is its renowned Learn by Doing methodology. Our students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories in a broad variety of majors, from dairy science, meat processing, horticulture and more. The laboratories also include ranchland, orchards, vineyards and forest, which, in turn, provide the Learn by Doing opportunities that are the essence of the Cal Poly experience. These living laboratories, combined with the attention of faculty members dedicated to their students’ success, offer a powerful combination of rigorous academics with hands-on experiences that lead to fulfilling careers and distinctive professional accomplishment. As a result of their ability to combine professional skills and technical competence with a big-picture vision and an innovative spirit, Cal Poly graduates are highly sought after by a broad cross-section of prestigious employers.
- Website
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https://cafes.calpoly.edu/
External link for Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1908
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1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, California, US
Employees at Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
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Sally Guess
Director of Financial Operations, CAFES, Cal Poly SLO
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Siroj Pokharel
Associate Professor at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, California
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Dan Chesini
Director of Agriculture Operations at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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Corinne Kohlen, MS RD CDCES CNSC
Director Didactic Program in Dietetics, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Nutrition Consultant, Ap development and testing, Nutrition education, Optimizing…
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Join us on Oct. 5 as Cal Poly Football hosts Agriculture Appreciation Night during Homecoming Weekend. Help us recognize the legacy of agriculture at Cal Poly and in the surrounding community by celebrating those that teach, learn, work in and support agriculture. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/gPAfrFwk.
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Cal Poly Football: Agriculture Appreciation Night | October 5, 2024 Join us on October 5 as Cal Poly Football hosts Agriculture Appreciation Night during Homecoming Weekend. Help us recognize the legacy of agriculture at Cal Poly and in the surrounding community by celebrating those that teach, learn, work in, and support agriculture. Saturday, October 5 | 5 p.m. Cal Poly vs. Idaho State Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at: https://lnkd.in/gPv2Jz63 FFA and 4H members: You'll be invited onto the field during the game to be recognized as the next generation of agriculture leaders. Wear your uniforms to show off your love of agriculture! Let's show up to represent the industry we love! College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA _____ office 805-756-2161 email cafes@calpoly.edu https://cafes.calpoly.edu
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Registration is now open for employers to sign up to recruit students at the college's fall career fair, CAFES Connections, scheduled for November 6 from 4-7 p.m. This event will provide an opportunity for employers to connect with students from across the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences in a variety of in-demand disciplines, including agricultural business and communication, animal and plant science, agricultural engineering, tourism, hospitality, food science and nutrition, natural resources management and wine and viticulture. Don't miss this opportunity to recruit Cal Poly talent. More details here: https://lnkd.in/gM8_cQxB.
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Aaron Lazanoff, Cal Poly’s beef operations manager, was named Cattleman of the Year by the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen's Association. Lazanoff oversees the college's cattle operations and rangeland, working alongside students to create learning experiences that prepare them for the industry. https://lnkd.in/gRwWrN3Z
2024 San Luis Obispo County Agriculturalist, CattleWoman and Cattleman of the Year Named
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Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences reposted this
In recognition of National Internship Month, culminating in National Internship Day on July 25th, we are excited to showcase a series of videos and additional content highlighting our esteemed partners associated with the Specialty Crop Block Development Grant, sponsored by CDFA - FOOD & AGRICULTURE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF and facilitated by the Agricultural Council of California. We extend our gratitude to our partner employers and their dedicated student interns for their exemplary contributions this summer. If you are a Specialty Crop Grower or employer and are interested in collaboration, please connect with us. Thank you to Mitchell Gander at WINTERS FARMING INC. for their valuable partnership. Following our recent feature on their intern, Salvador, today Mitchell discusses the pivotal role of internships in advancing California's Specialty Crop industry. We would also like to offer a special acknowledgment to the Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, as well as Grow West®, for their significant role in supporting Mitchell’s professional development. It is inspiring to witness how Mitchell has leveraged these opportunities to contribute back to the California Agriculture industry. Our hope is to create these opportunities for students so they may become successful leaders in careers with Specialty Crop Growers, Processors and Agribusinesses throughout California. Rachelle Antinetti Emily Rooney #CDFA #myjobdependsonag #MJDOA #internships #calpoly #agriculture #USDA #futureleaders #specialtycrops #farmers
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Cal Poly is well represented at the annual Cultivate trade show hosted by AmericanHort in Columbus, Ohio. The event is the premier event for the green industry with hands-on workshops, production tours, featured speakers and networking.
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Join us on Aug. 8 at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center as hundreds of strawberry growers, researchers and industry representatives from all over California (and beyond) gather for the annual Strawberry Center Field Day. Participants rotate through automation, entomology and plant pathology stations, hearing from Cal Poly students and staff about the latest research taking place at the Strawberry Center. The event will also mark the Strawberry Center's 10th Anniversary and partnership with the California Strawberry Commission. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gFbsyV-i
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Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences reposted this
Join us for the second annual Organic Field Day at the Cal Poly Organic Farm this August, hosted by the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research this August. Registration is now open! Follow the link below to register and for more information. We look forward to welcoming you! https://lnkd.in/gF-Hna8R #GrimmOrganicCenter #CalPolySLO #Organic #Agriculture
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Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center Director Carmen Licon was named as one of the 20 Cheese People to Know: Culture's 2024 Hot List. The feature highlights the 20 makers, mongers, educators and influencers who work hard to champion cheese and the people behind it. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJuRW62u
20 Cheese People to Know: Culture's 2024 Hot List
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