jul-aug-2020

GROWING THE GOODNESS Logan Pierce – Turlock Fall 2020 School: Cal Poly Pomona Major: Mechanical Engineering Designing, implementing and constructing to enhance the lives of others is my goal in life. In the field of agriculture, I can attain this objective by implementing new autonomous technologies that will increase production and crop yield. I can also exercise my engineering capabilities while creating groundbreaking innovations that not only benefit consumers, but the agricultural industry as a whole. Alfonso Ruiz – Sacramento Fall 2020 School: Sacramento State Major: Computer Science Engineering My ambition to succeed has been in me since I was a kid. I continued to use my problem solving skills and critical thinking through the four-year engineering program in high school. My experience thus far in engineering has placed a determination in me to continue this same career path because I work methodically and enjoy developing a process to solve difficult problems. I hope to have an opportunity to further my interest in making a future change for the world. Bailey Scheuber – Modesto Fall 2020 School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Major: Agriculture Systems Management I am dedicated to a career furthering the advancements of the agriculture industry. The world is growing and agriculturalists need to be equipped with the most efficient advancements in order to sustain the environment. I will work tirelessly to improve the technologies within the agriculture industry to be more productive and sustainable. Amy Swall – Visalia Fall 2020 School: Fresno State Major: Agriculture Communications I hope to represent agriculturalists in securing a positive future for this crucial industry. I strive to be a voice for agriculture and to advocate for farmers and the industry. Consumers need to know that farmers are being challenged to feed more people with fewer resources. Society as a whole needs to be educated to understand the true story behind where their food and fiber comes from. John Van Vliet – Modesto Fall 2020 School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Major: BioResource and Ag Engineering I now have the path set before me to assist people in need, helping them to use better agricultural practices. My experiences and education will give me the knowledge that I need to be useful in the mission field. My passion for helping people combined with the agricultural knowledge and engineering skills I develop will provide me with social, agricultural, and engineering skills that will allow me to serve others where they need it most. Wyatt Ward – Fresno Fall 2020 School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Major: BioResource and Ag Engineering I plan to use what I have learned to make improvements in the almond harvesting industry with dust control. Having a cleaner harvesting process would not only benefit the employees and equipment, but also improve the air quality for the people who live near the almond orchards. This is why I want to become an ag engineer and be proficient at designing equipment improvements so I can solve issues like this throughout the Ag industry. 2 8 A L M O N D F A C T S