Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Congratulations to our 2025-26 faculty award recipients for their contributions to student success, research and service! 👏🐾

⭐ Nicolas Salgo Outstanding Teacher Award - Dr. Jacob Wenger (Plant Science)
⭐ Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activity - Dr. Shabnam Pooya (Food Science and Nutrition)
⭐ Distinguished Service Award - Dr. Sharon Freeman (Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education)

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Congratulations to recent grad Donnel Gray, recipient of the Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the Central California Research Symposium! 👏 🐾

Donnel was recognized for her research project, "Associations of Genetic Selection Indices to Mitochondrial Enzyme Activities Isolated from Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Pre-Wean Dairy Heifers." She also presented this work at the California Animal Nutrition Conference in Monterey, where she earned 1st place in the undergraduate competition.

This fall, Donnel will begin the combined DVM/PhD program at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where she will continue her research on mitochondrial function in dairy cows. 🐮

Congratulations to recent grad Zoie Gaval, recipient of the Honorable Mention Poster Presentation Award at the Central California Research Symposium! 👏

Her project investigated how genetic background may influence triglyceride outcomes, supporting the growing need for personalized nutrition strategies rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach to diet.

Zoie will present her project at the American Society for Nutrition’s 2026 conference in Washington, D.C., in July. 🐾

From fueling performance to building lifelong nutrition skills. 🍽️💪 Senior dietetic students continued the Bulldogs in the Kitchen partnership this spring, leading hands-on cooking and nutrition education sessions for student-athletes and athletic staff. Participants learned practical fueling strategies while preparing favorites like BBQ chicken and the signature “Woofles.” 😋

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ICYMI: Fresno State sweet corn is back at the Gibson Farm Market for just 37¢ an ear! 🌽

🕣 Summer hours: Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Congratulations to Dr. Chris McKenna, who teaches agricultural machinery and mechanics, equipment and metallurgy, and power equipment safety courses, on earning his doctorate in agricultural education from Texas Tech University! 👏🎓

Congratulations to our outstanding students who have been selected as this year's undergraduate and graduate Dean's Medalists! 🎉 🐾

⭐ Mallory Sutherland, B.S. in Agricultural Business
⭐ Sara Qadiree, M.S. in Plant Science

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Dean’s Medalist nominee spotlight: Emma Tripp is completing a B.S. in Animal Sciences & Ag Education. 🎓 🐾

"Fresno State has prepared me to inspire and educate the next generation of agriculturalists. Through hands-on labs, I’ve gained practical experience working with beef and dairy cattle, propagating plants in the greenhouse, and delivering mock lessons to my peers. I’ve also developed strong leadership and organizational skills by planning and coordinating banquets and conferences for hundreds of students. These experiences have equipped me with the knowledge, confidence, and passion to effectively teach agriculture in the classroom."

What a moo-velous day! 🐄🍦Dairy Day brought together campus and community for ice cream, industry insights, and conversations about the future of dairy careers and opportunities. 🐾