David Still, plant science professor, has received a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Science fellowship. The E. Kika De La Garza fellowship program gives faculty from Hispanic-Serving Institutions the opportunity to learn about federal agencies that support research and…
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Charles Stark, professor emeritus in the agricultural engineering department, has died. He was 72. Stark, who lived in Brea, was killed Sept. 15 in an automobile accident on the Interstate 15 in Idaho. Stark graduated from Cal Poly San Luis…
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Thousands of creepy crawlers will invade the Bronco Student Center on Oct. 16 and 17 during the annual Insect Fair. Held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event features live and preserved bugs on display, roach races, a petting zoo,…
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Encouraging kids to reach for a nectarine instead of a candy bar isn’t easy, but if they put some muscle in growing their food, they’ll probably want to taste the fruits of their labor. Community gardens have become both an…
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Cal Poly Pomona agriculture experts prepare National Guard unit for mission in Afghanistan…
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The National Meat Association chose fourth-year animal science student Jeannie Knuchell to receive the Edie Schmidt NMA Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 and a travel stipend to attend the NMA 64th Annual Convention in Indian Wells. Knuchell is a College of Agriculture Peer…
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Oscar E. Chavez, assistant professor in animal health science, has been appointed to the Registered Veterinary Technician Committee, which reports directly to the California Veterinary Board. The committee, which is composed of five members, helps to ensure standards for veterinary…
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For the 12th consecutive year, the Agriculture Research Initiative (ARI) invites proposals for research in a wide spectrum of agricultural-related areas. Matching funding is required. The program awards up to $125,000 annually per project for three years. ARI is open…
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College of Agriculture Dean Lester C. Young was sponsored by the Institute for Postmodern China Development to give the keynote address at the Fifth International Symposium on Chinese Agricultural Modernization held Nov. 6-8 in Changsha, China. His topic was on…
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