Fresno State Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Animal Science Professor, Dr. Scott Williamson. Doc, as he was affectionately known as, started at Fresno State in the early 1980s. A native of Indiana, he made the long trek west to join the faculty at Fresno State and take lead of the swine unit after completing his PhD at the University of Illinois. For over 40 years, he was the guiding light for the swine unit. He served as department chair, meat animal evaluation coach, and swine show team advisor for several years. Besides his beloved hogs, he was an avid breeder of Dutch rabbits. In fact, Dr. Jacobs and him both had a love of rabbits.

We are deeply saddened for his loss and know that he will be missed by many. Once celebration of life arrangements are made it will be shared. Please keep Doc’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

We love seeing our students succeed in and out of the classroom. Way to go Bulldoggers! Congratulations to our Fresno State Rodeo Team!

Senior Tyler Jones represented Fresno State at the College National Finals Rodeo for the fourth consecutive year, earning his best national finishes in team roping and steer wrestling. Go 'Dogs!

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!Attention Fresno State Students! Available mornings?! Applications are now open for FALL 2026 farm tour guides!
Get the opportunity to educate elementary students about agriculture and our campus farm! 🐖🐄🐑
Apply today on HireFresnoState. Application open on July 13, 2026 and close on Aug 28, 2026!
*Must be available mornings 8:30- 11am, 9:00-11:30am, or 9:30 - 12:00pm.

Congrats to Omar Marquez! We’re so proud of our students.

Summer Hours are here!☀️⛱️
The Department of Animal Science and Agricultural Education will be operating on summer hours from Monday, May 18 through Friday, July 31st.

🕖 Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
💻 Remote Wednesdays

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and productive summer! 🌴☀️

Only 7 days until the Class of 2026 takes the stage 🎓❤️
What started as a dream turned into years of hard work, growth, leadership, and unforgettable memories at Fresno State. Grateful for every experience that shaped this journey for the Department of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education students.🌾🐄

The countdown is officially on ✨

Fresno State Swine Unit 🐖
Where students gain hands-on experience and learn from Dr. Williamson, whose decades of knowledge and passion have helped shape the next generation of the swine industry.
Get involved through classes, volunteering, and student projects 🌱

From lambing season to the show ring 🐑✨
The Fresno State Sheep Unit provides students with real-world experience in sheep production, breeding, and working with 4-H and FFA programs.

Hands-on. Real-world. Impactful. 🐥
At the Fresno State Poultry Unit, students gain experience in poultry management, research, and industry partnerships, building skills that go beyond the classroom.
Get involved through classes, clubs, and research opportunities 🐓