MJC Agriculture Department

Our Ag Ambassadors had an amazing weekend at the State Ag Ambassador Conference hosted by Fresno State! 🌾 The weekend was filled with learning, networking, and fun — from tours of the animal science units and winery within the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, to dinners, a dance, and hearing from an inspiring alumni panel (including two MJC Ag grads!). Two of our students also proudly represented MJC in the Job Interview Contest! 💙🐮

🚨 SAVE THE DATE! 🚨
Get ready to take the next step in your ag career at the MJC School of Agriculture Internship & Career Fair! 🌾✨

📅 Tuesday, November 18
📍 ACE Pavilion | MJC West Campus
⏰ 4:00p – 6:00p

Meet industry professionals, explore internship and job opportunities, and start building your future in agriculture today! 💼🌱

We’re incredibly proud to recognize former West Campus Beef Unit intern Amanda Osmundson, who was recently featured in AGDaily as a 2025 American Star Finalist in Agricultural Placement. Growing up on her family’s ranch in Oakdale, Amanda has built an impressive foundation in beef production and leadership through FFA. Her journey from hands-on ranch work to pursuing Animal Science at Kansas State University showcases her dedication to advancing the beef industry. During her time with us, Amanda stood out for her strong work ethic, leadership, and passion for learning. We’re excited to see how she continues to grow and make an impact in the agricultural community!

View the full article here: https://www.agdaily.com/ffa/american-star-finalist-amanda-osmundson-rooted-in-ranch-rising-with-ffa/?fbclid=PAVERFWANjdIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6dMV_rEAQIb6L_RnIbnE4ysjgQ8rOAwv2cufdwYh579_AgSfwC4UQyQDOwj_aem_2uN7MnOwJYqPn3pcYRHIvg

Amanda Osmundson, a former West Campus intern at our Beef Unit, continues to make us proud with her accomplishments. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll achieve in the future!

American Star finalist is rooted in the ranch and rising with FFA As a national finalist for the American Star in Ag Placement, California's Amanda Osmundson will compete at the 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

Add a touch of handcrafted beauty to your holiday table with a stunning Thanksgiving centerpiece made by the talented students in the MJC School of Agriculture Floral Program! 🌻

✨ Cost: $50
📅 Order & Payment Deadline: Friday, November 7
🪻 Pick-Up Date: Tuesday, November 25
📍 Location: Ag Building on East Campus Room 133

💐 To order, contact the Ag Division Office at 209-575-6200 or email Berlina Napoleon, Lisa Allen, or Rhonda Deming.

Support student creativity and bring home a floral piece that’s sure to impress your guests this Thanksgiving! 🧡

Over the past few days, our program had the opportunity to welcome nine groups of visiting Japanese students to both East and West Campus! 🇯🇵✨ On West Campus, they toured our animal units and learned about the daily operations that keep each one running. Meanwhile, on East Campus, students got creative making succulent bowls — heartfelt gifts for their host families as a gesture of appreciation. 🌿🐄 It was an incredible cultural exchange and a great showcase of what our program has to offer!

On October 6th, students in AGM 235 (Irrigation and Drainage) had the opportunity to tour the Modesto Irrigation District (MID) Regulating Reservoir and Lateral 3. They observed firsthand how water travels from the main canal to the farm through a system of long-crested weirs and SCADA-controlled gates.

The regulating reservoir allows MID to quickly adjust water flows to meet downstream demands while capturing unregulated inflows for more efficient and beneficial use. A great hands-on experience connecting classroom learning to real-world water management! 💧

Ag Senior Day welcomed nearly 300 local high school seniors to campus for a day full of discovery. Students had the opportunity to complete their MJC applications, tour our advanced animal units, meet with faculty and counselors, and explore the wide range of clubs and activities offered through the Ag Department.

What a great turnout for our Ag Open House! Nearly 200 community members, students and parents joined us to explore all that our program has to offer — from a lively trade show of clubs, activities and events to a hands-on tour of our West Campus animal units. Thank you to everyone who came out to connect, learn and experience what makes our ag program so special!

🚨 Interested in the West Campus Internship? 🚨
Join us for an Informational Meeting on October 15th from 6:00–7:00 PM via Zoom!

We’ll cover everything you need to know:
✨ Tips to make your application stand out
✨ Program overview
✨ Important dates & deadlines

Don’t miss this chance to get ahead on your application! 💻📅