open house 2011.
college of agriculture, food and environmental sciences
Open House Committee Co Chairs Lori Brown Katie Titus PACE Jennifer Ray Valerie Grant Carrie Isaacson Christine Woodman Lori Sanborn Students Andrew Sherman Addie Dyer Alexa Stanton Jessica Weber Audrey Collar Ag Pavillion Kelly Pipkin Natalie Baldwin Katelyn Montague Jordan Albiani BBQ Jake Samuel Mitchell Yerxa Joseph Alexandre Chandler Wilson Parents Marissa Silva Faculty Dr. Christopher Appel Dr. Ben Burgoa Mr. Bob Cummings Dr. Robert Delmore Dr. Arlene Grant-Holcomb Dr. Stan Henderson Dr. Bill Kellogg Dr. Jay Noel Dr. Mary Pedersen Mr. Jeff Reimer Ms. Kendi Root Dr. Jeffrey C Wong Advisor Marlene Williams Magazine Editor and Designer David Jones
Hey Folks! Welcome to Cal Poly! We are thrilled to be your hosts! As a current student, I understand the feelings of anxiousness, anticipation and possibly some confusion as you look towards your college career. The PACE committee and myself have put this magazine together to serve you in your quest for information about one of the largest colleges on campus. Every department has minors, concentrations, clubs, activities, enterprise projects and so much more. Fitting it all into one, easy to read publication was a daunting task but we think it was well worth the time. The head of each department has written a letter welcoming you and providing details about the department. Hopefully this can aid you in narrowing your search for that perfect degree. Cal Poly’s motto “Learn by Doing” holds true in everything we do here, so take advantage of it. Feel free to ask questions and make the most of your time here. We can only fit so much information into one magazine, and we just can’t say enough about CAFES here at Cal Poly. The committee and I have enjoyed the process of putting this magazine together for you, and ultimately hope that you will choose to come join us in San Luis Obispo. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences welcomes you with open arms to our family! Sincerely,
David Jones David Jones Magazine Editor and Graphic Designer
Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences! During your visit to Cal Poly, take advantage of this special opportunity to see first-hand our beautiful university, our diverse college, and the specialized department and program in which you are interested. Speak with the expert staff and helpful students at Cal Poly to ensure that all of your questions are answered, and that you are confident in your decision about where you will spend your college career. Of course, we hope that it will be here at Cal Poly. When I am asked to describe the strong points of our university, I respond with the two advantages that I believe are most important. First, at Cal Poly you will be immersed in our “Learn by Doing� tradition of education. You will participate in many hands-on laboratories, field trips, enterprise activities and other ways to learn, beyond the standard lectures that you would find at any institution. Second, our faculty are involved with our students both inside and outside the classroom. They advise clubs, work directly with students on special problems and senior projects, and they get to know their students by name. Students have proven year after year that when they can develop a relationship with a faculty member, they are more likely to graduate as innovative leaders, better prepared for real-world challenges. In short, our students achieve success. There are countless reasons to join us at Cal Poly, as you will discover during your visit. Meet some of our students and faculty, and get a taste of life here in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. I wish you a great time during your stay, and I hope to see you as a Cal Poly student in the future. Thanks,
Dave Wehner Dave Wehner, Dean College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences dwehner@calpoly.edu
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Dear Prospective Students:
contents Agribusiness 6 Agricultural Education and Communication 8 Animal Science 10 Student Enterprises 11 BioResource and Agricultural Education 12 Tractor Pull 13 Dairy Science 14 Earth and Soil Sciences 16 Food Science and Nutrition 18 Horticulture and Crop Science 22 Military Science 24 Ag Housing 25 Brock Center 27 Student Enterprises 29 Natural Resources and Management 30 Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration 32 Swanton Pacific Ranch 34 Clubs, Organizations and Competitive Teams 36 Study Abroad 38 Map 39
Agribusiness
Welcome to the largest (and we think the best) agribusiness program in the United States!
Agribusiness teaches the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management as applied to the agrifood sector. Our graduates work at all levels and in all aspects of the agrifood system, from supplying inputs like agricultural chemicals and credit, to marketing outputs such as wine, salad and specialty crops. Our degree is very versatile, which will help you land a career in this increasingly global marketplace. We offer study abroad opportunities, internships and capstone courses where students “learn by doing.� Our capstone projects feature marketing, finance, and business strategy, all while working with real firms in the agrifood sector. Our doors are open, we look forward to visiting with you!
Major: Agribusiness Minors: Agribusiness, Wine & Viticulture Concentrations: Farm and Ranch Management, Agribusiness Marketing, Agribusiness Policy, Agribusiness Finance/Appraisal, International Agribusiness Management
Dr. James J. Ahern Agribusiness Professor
Agricultural Education and Communication
We have
a wonderful department, full of great students who want to become teachers or agricultural communicators. Our graduates are sought after in both career areas. The agricultural industry is looking for talented students who want to tell the story of agriculture, and help shape public opinion about California’s most important industry. If you are excited about agriculture, and want to let others know about it, then this major is the place for you. Our faculty and staff are here to help you meet your educational and career objectives in the broad field of agricultural education and communications. Looking forward to seeing you!
Concentrations: Agricultural Mechanics, Agricultural Products and Processing, Agricultural Supplies and Service, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science, Forestry and Natural Resources, Ornamental Horticulture Minor: Agricultural Communication Major: The Agricultural Education and Communication department offers a B.S. in Agricultural Science in either Agricultural Education or Agricultural Education.
Bill Kellogg Agricultural Education and Communication Department Head
Animal Science
Do you love science? Do you love animals? Then turn your love of science and working with animals into a meaningful career by joining one of the largest, most dynamic Animal Science programs in the nation. As one of the top programs in animal production and management, we are supported by extensive animal facilities, along with on-site veterinary clinical support and animal food manufacturing. Our graduates are employed in fields such as food, companion and exotic animal management, biotechnology and the biomedical industry. Over half of our graduates go on to Veterinary and Graduate schools both here and abroad, and excel because of our strong hands-on learning curriculum. Cal Poly’s Animal Science major provides the knowledge and understanding to apply new technologies for the fast-changing, technology-driven world we live in. Our focus is to help students build a plan for personal and professional growth. Students develop the ability to apply and manage technology, and they learn how to be team players, with the ability to solve problems utilizing leadership and professional communication skills. Most importantly, we teach students how to learn so they can adapt to the future.
Major: Animal Science - B.S. Minors: Equine Science, Meat Science and Processing, Poultry Management, Rangeland Resources
Dr. Andrew J. Thulin Animal Science Department Head
build your enterprise. Artificial Insemination Students are trained in artificial insemination, synchronization, and advanced breeding practices of beef cattle. Breeding Students are selected to manage all the facets of the Cal Poly equine breeding farm for six months. Broiler Students raise day-old chicks to market weight, managing all daily care and management, and eventually processing. Bull Test Students manage 200 independently owned bulls, collect performance data, and coordinate a two-day beef cattle field day and bull sale.
Embryo Transfer Students are trained in the management, feeding, synchronization, breeding, and flushing of donor cows. Also, the transfer and freezing of embryos. Escuela Cow/Calf Students manage the breeding, calving, feeding, and ranch management of the commercial cow herd on Cal Poly’s 2,000 acre Escuela Ranch with the ultimate sale of the calf crop. Foaling Students observe and assist in the foaling of the Cal Poly broodmare herd. Lambing Students on this enterprise will assist in the management of the ewe flock during lambing season.
Breeding Soundness Evaluation Students are trained in the collection and evaluation of semen for evaluating the breeding soundness of bulls.
Layer Students provide daily care and management of 5000 laying hens, including: feeding, egg collecting and egg washing.
Calving Students are involved in the daily observation and feeding of firstcalf heifers, monitor and assist with calving.
Mare Care Students are assigned a broodmare to provide grooming, care, and attention.
Cattle Fitting Students are responsible for the daily feeding, care and working of heifers to be halter broken for showing. Commercial Ewes Students are involved in all aspects of the care and management of a commercial ewe flock.
Meat Processing Students process meat products in Cal Poly’s federally inspected meat shop, with products sold through the campus store and to members of the San Luis Obispo community. Quail Students are in charge of every aspect of game bird production, including breeder and hatchery management and care of growing quail.
Quarter Horse Students start and train 2-yearold Quarter horses to sell as performance horses in either a student-run sale at the equine center or at another sale such as the Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno, NV. Research Students are involved in undergraduate research such as nutrition and reproduction in poultry, swine, horses, tortoises and biotechnology. Replacement Pullets Students start with day-old chicks and are involved in all aspects of growth management until the birds are added to the Cal Poly laying flock. Swanton Pacific Stocker Students gain experience in the stocking segment of the beef industry by traveling to and working at Cal Poly’s Swanton Pacific Ranch in Santa Cruz County. Swine Management Students are responsible for the daily feeding and management of sows and market hogs. Thoroughbred Students are involved in the sale preparations for Cal Poly bred Thoroughbred yearlings sold at the Barrett’s sale in Pomona, CA. Vet Clinic Students are involved in the management of the Cal Poly Veterinary Clinic, helping assist on-campus veterinarians when needed.
C.A.F.E.S provides money or resources, students provide labor in design, production, packaging and marketing under the supervision of faculty. Net proceeds from Enterprise Projects go to pay the students involved and can be re-invested in the project.
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
We are excited you are considering Cal Poly to
continue your education.
Obtaining a degree from Cal Poly is one of the most important steps you can take in preparing yourself for a rich and rewarding career. Hundreds of ASM & BRAE graduates testify that joining the community of Cal Poly graduates opens the doors to unimaginable opportunities. The BRAE department consists of 2 major programs: Agricultural Systems Management with approximately 80 students, and BioResource and Agricultural Engineering with approximately 110 students. We invite you to meet our students. They are a very friendly group - very serious about their studies, but also social. The heart of the department are the 15 faculty and 2 staff members. Many of the faculty attended Cal Poly as undergraduates and have a passion for the Cal Poly way. We believe in learn-by-doing education and desire to pass it on to our students. The BRAE department at Cal Poly provides a unique learning experience due to the small size of major classes, hands-on learning and specialized facilities to teach engineering and systems management courses. We have large machine design and fabrication facilities, electricity and electronics labs, water engineering and management facilities and biomaterials handling and processing labs. We encourage you while here this weekend to take a look around the department, talk to our students and faculty and you will come to know that your consideration of Cal Poly as an ASM or BRAE major is a wise choice that will pay dividends into the future. Majors: BioResource and Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Management Minors: Water Science, Geographic Information Systems
Dr. Richard Cavaletto BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department Head
Cal Poly Tractor Pull One of the biggest and loudest events on Cal Poly campus is the Cal Poly Truck and Tractor Pull. Cal Poly students have been busy preparing for this event all year. It is our job to make sure the tickets are sold, competitors are entered, sponsorships are received, food is provided, everything is prepared, and most importantly, that everyone in attendance has a great time!
Cal Poly Tractor Pull club is a group of students that meet on Tuesday evenings to plan and organize the event. Saturday workdays are a must in preparation for the Cal Poly Truck and Tractor Pull. Students involved get hands-on experience with the two Cal Poly pull tractors, Mustang Fever and Poly Thunder, as well as knowing what it is like to put on an amazing event! Cal Poly
Tractor Pull began in 1972 and is still going strong! We can’t thank the community enough for their support and we are looking forward to seeing all of you at the Truck and Tractor Pull on Saturday April 16th! Any questions please email cptractorpull@yahoo.com.
Dairy Science
Welcome to the Dairy Science Department, The California dairy industry is the largest in the nation with one in five glasses of U.S. milk being produced in the Golden State. The Dairy Science Department has the responsibility to develop tomorrow’s industry leaders and support the industry through research and outreach programs. We take our learn-by-doing mission very seriously. Our facilities provide our students with leading-edge experiences that prepare for roles in pre- and post-harvest segments of the industry. In addition to our 200-cow dairy, we operate a commercial creamery where we produce products, including ice cream and cheese, that can be purchased at several retail locations. Both the dairy and the creamery depend on student labor, providing great hands-on opportunities. We are proud of the relationships that we build with our students. Whether a student is planning a career on the farm or in allied industries, they are encouraged to take courses in both dairy animal science and management as well as dairy foods production. This way a Dairy Science graduate can gain a broad understanding of the industry and be prepared to be a decision maker and leader.
Majors: Dairy Science Minor: Dairy Science Advisor Approved Electives: Dairy Management, Dairy Products Technology, Dairy Production (Pre-Graduate), Ag Communications, PreVeterinary, Dairy Products Technology (Pre-Graduate), Dairy Industry, Agricultural Education.
Dr. Bruce Golden Dairy Science Department Head
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Earth and Soil Sciences
The Earth & Soil Sciences Department
welcomes you to Open House! We have two majors, Soil Science and Earth Sciences. Our Soil Science major focuses on our most important natural resource – soil! – and looks at soils’ place in maintaining environmental quality and management and agricultural productivity. About 130 students are regularly enrolled in the Earth and Soil Sciences Department. Our undergraduate Soils program, the largest in the United States, has been honored as the number one Soil Science Department in the United States by the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists. The Earth Sciences major is very diverse and allows you to study environmental interpretation and assessment, global climate change, geology, and sustainable land management. Stop by our Open House display, talk to us, and check out the many opportunities in the Earth and Soil Sciences!
Majors: Earth Sciences, Soil Science Minor: Soil Science
Dr. Lynn E. Moody Earch and Soil Sciences Department Head
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The world needs a few good men, the kind of men who lead by the example of their character and the value of their actions. For more than 100 years, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity has successfully endeavored to make such men taking the best and making them better by helping to harness the power within each man to achieve his potential. Alpha Gamma Rho is actually two fraternities in one. We’re a social fraternity offering a host of experiences that involve our members in the rich social fabric of college life, plus we’re a professional fraternity bonding our members in a common cause to better themselves as they pursue careers in VOTED #1 agriculture, food or fiber TRI-TIP AT industries.
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Food Science and Nutrition
Welcome to the Food Science and Nutrition (FSN)
Department. In FSN, we empower students to nourish the world! We’re true to our learn-by-doing philosophy in FSN. In our culinary lab, you’ll apply principles learned in lectures for courses like introductory foods, baking technology, food product development, and culinary management. Down the hall, students conduct lab experiments in nutrient metabolism and food chemistry. The food processing pilot plant supports courses in food processing, food engineering, and quality assurance. Our students don’t just look at equipment, they use it! Beyond the university border, Nutrition students do “coursework” in the community, working with older adults and homeless families and young children and high school sports teams. The hands-on learning approach creates fearless students and confident, prepared graduates. Beginning with the first quarter of your first year at Cal Poly, we’ll involve you in your major coursework. Active student clubs, along with other co-curricular activities like academic teams, help students enhance leadership skills, social networks, and career planning. Because of our dedicated faculty, staff, and students, I know you’ll encounter a challenging and rewarding academic experience in a supportive and fun environment. Looking forward to meeting you!
Food Science Concentrations: Advanced Food Science (IFT approved)Applied Food Technology, Culinary Nutrition Concentrations: Applied Nutrition (ADA Accredited), Nutrition Science, Nutrition and Food Industries
Dr. Louise Berner Food Science and Nutrition Interim Department Head
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Horticulture and Crop Science
If a career in the wide-open world of horticulture and crop science appeals to you, there are two paths you can take…. Leader. Or follower. While the industry needs both to succeed, the Horticulture and Crop Science Department will prepare you to be an industry leader. Here, you won’t just sit in a classroom. You’ll work outside in our fields and gardens and inside in our labs. You’ll discover real-world solutions. You’ll collaborate with industry pros. And you’ll discover a broader spectrum of career possibilities than you ever imagined. All this in an environment where you sit down and discuss your interests, your challenges and your dreams with extraordinary professors who care about your success. So, if you’re ready to be a leader, we’re ready to help make it happen at HCS.
Majors: Crop Science, Environmental Horticultural Science, Fruit Science, Wine and Viticulture Minors: Crop Science, Fruit Science, Landscape Horticulture, Ornamental Plant Production, Plant Production Wine and Viticulture
Dr. John C. Peterson Horticulture and Crop Science Department Head
Military Science
Are you interested
in leadership and adventure? Cal Poly’s Army ROTC program is one of the best leadership training courses on campus. Any full-time student can enroll in our classes without a commitment and learn the fundamentals of leadership, experience Army physical training, or participate in adventure training like orienteering, rappelling, marksmanship, and small-unit tactics. Classes range from one to three academic credits and can be part of your normal course schedule during any academic term. Students who participate in ROTC can make the decision to contract with the Army and become officers upon graduation, just like someone who attends West Point. Some of the common assumptions about ROTC simply aren’t true! You can start ROTC anytime during your first two years of college. You don’t have to get up at 5 every morning. (In fact, we start physical training at 7 am, three days a week.) ROTC isn’t just for men – women are a great part of our program here at Cal Poly and make up about 20% of the Army. Students who are part of the program wear their uniforms once a week, on Thursdays. You don’t have to go to boot camp to become an officer. And finally, you don’t have to sign up for the Army to take our classes…but you do have to be a Cal Poly student! If you do decide to make a commitment, there are several ways ROTC can help you pay for college, ranging from a monthly stipend and book allowance to a full tuition or room and board scholarship. Those who complete the program earn the rank of Second Lieutenant and can serve full-time in the active Army, or part-time in the Army Reserve or National Guard. Serving as an Army officer can be a great stepping stone to a civilian career, or a career in its own right. ROTC can be a great part of your college experience whether you’re interested in becoming an officer or simply curious to learn what the Army is all about. Minor: Military Science
Erik Krivda Military Science Department Head
Ag Housing
Five Minutes with current resident Nick Traini “It might sound crazy, but my favorite part of working at the Dairy Science Unit is waking up at 3 a.m. most days of the week. How many people go to 9 a.m. class and say they already put in 5 hours worth of work? It’s a good feeling to know you’re doing something productive.”
“A very important part of what we do is operating as sustainably as possible. One way of doing this is minimizing our inputs and using outputs wherever we can. For example our waste water is recycled, with liquids being separated from solids. The solids are then dried out, eliminating any bacteria, turned into organic matter and used as bedding for the cows.” “Cal Poly is all about learn my doing and this is where it happens, right here, you couldn’t ask for a better operation that is all learn by doing”
learn by communicating The Brock Center for Agricultural Communications The Brock Center for Agricultural Communications is where Ag Communications students learn by doing. The mission of the Brock Center is to bridge the communication among the agricultural industry, the media, and the public. The Center was established by Jim and Martha Brock to enhance the image of the agriculture industry. Their generosity has helped students gain valuable experience working on the Ag Circle magazine. Steven Knudson is a Cal Poly alumnus and the Director of Communication for the International Agri-Center in Tulare,
California. Knudson says, “Working with the Brock Center, I was able to practice my agriculture journalism skills. Working with an editor, writing for an assignment and collecting quotes and images gave me the skills I needed to be better prepared to work in the industry.” Alumnus, Megan Alpers is an Account Executive for McGrath, a public relations and communications firm in the Silicon Valley. Alpers says, “Working at the Brock Center taught me how to become an advocate for the agriculture industry by finding the important stories and sharing them with a larger audience. Writing for
AgCircle also helped me learn how to work with deadlines and hone my writing skills.” The Brock Center is more than just a just a place to work. Alpers says her “favorite memory of the Brock Center was the sense of community and excitement it held. I was drawn there because it was the hub of agriculture communications on campus and I could find people there that shared my interests.”
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Become a member of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
Crops Club Building better personal and professional relationships within the agriculture industry Stop by one of our bi-monthly meetings! What we're all about: Industry Speakers and Networking Strong Alumni Connections Social Events Life-long Friendships Visits to Agriculture Companies, Facilities and Farms HAVING FUN!!
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Student Enterprises
Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences provides students with hands-on opportunities in many facets of agriculture through enterprise projects. These projects allow students to gain work experience in their field of interest to prepare them for a career in the agriculture industry. Project opportunities range from livestock production and management to horticulutre and crop production and sales. Cal Poly is privileged to have two off-site locations to facitilitate large scale enterprise projects for students. The Swanton stocker cattle enterprise is run at the Swanton Pacific Ranch in Santa Cruz County. Many
enterprise projects are conducted at Swanton including crop production, beef production, forestry and natural resource management and landscaping projects. Cal Poly’s Cow/Calf enterprise is held at the Escuela Ranch, a 2,000 acre property that is also owned by Cal Poly. These projects implement financial management, animal production and team building to successfully complete the enterprise. The use of these lands has greatly benefited Cal Poly students who gain an understanding and appreciation for the work experience these projects provide.
The College of Agriculture is known for its variety of enterprise projects in every department and major. The Poinsettia enterprise is a well-known, financially profitable enterprise through the Horticulture & Crop Science Department during the winter months. The Animal Science Department provides many options for working in enterprise projects including swine, poulty, sheep, cattle, horse and tortoise management. The variety of enterprise projects provides many opportunities for students to gain the skills necessary to become a competitive and knowledgable asset to the industry.
Natural Resources Management
Welcome to the Natural Resources Management
Department (NRM). We offer two undergraduate and one graduate program. Undergraduate students can select the Forestry and Natural Resources major (FNR) which is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), or the Environmental Management and Protection major (ENVM) which is affiliated with the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP). Our graduates are educated in environmental assessment, impact analysis, and management of natural resources, and are prepared for a broad range of professional careers in environmental science, forestry and natural resources management. Our graduates work in such positions as forestery, environmental interpreter, natural resource manager, urban forester, park administrator, park ranger, resource planner, watershed manager, hydrologist, fire and fuels manager, GIS specialist, and many other related environmental career areas.Our graduate program is M.S. Forestry Sciences. Our wonderful 3800-acre school forest (Swanton Pacific Ranch) provides a great learn-by-doing field site for our students. We practice sustainability and stewardship and our efforts in doing so are recognized in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Further information about our programs can be found on our website at http://www.nrm.calpoly.edu/
Major: Environmental Management and Protection, Forestry and Natural Resources Minor: Disaster Management and Homeland Security
Dr. Douglas D. Piirto Natural Resources Management Department Head
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
Were you
involved with ASB in high school? Are you the person who planned your school’s events? Do you love to travel? Is the outdoors your life? Are you a sports nut? Do you enjoy serving your community? Well then, “Live it. Protect it. Explore it.” The Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration major is the place to turn your passion and dreams into your future. The Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration major prepares students for careers in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries. Our alumni are employed with organizations including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Special Olympics, TBA Global Events, Pebble Beach, the City of San Luis Obispo, California State Parks, Edna Valley Vineyards, Hotel Corque, and the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. The mission of our nationally accredited department is to advance leadership and knowledge in recreation, parks, and tourism. The faculty, students, and alumni of the major accomplish this mission through a vision of providing communities and individuals with “healthy lifestyles, memorable places, and life-enhancing experiences.” Students take classes in leadership, management, program planning, finance, law, marketing and other areas so they can hit the ground running once they embark upon their careers. We welcome you to join us next fall in an outstanding educational experience that will set you on a path for a career that makes a difference and allows you to follow your passion.
Major: Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administratio Concentration and Elective Areas: Tourism Planning and Management, Outdoor, Adventure and Resource Recreation, Event Planning and Management, Sport Management, Community Services Management
Dr. Bill Hendricks Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Department Head
The Association of Environmental Professionals
The Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) is a non-profit organization of professionals working to improve our skills as environmental practitioners and natural resource managers. AEP is dedicated to the enhancement, maintenance, and protection of the natural and human environment. At Cal Poly, the Student Chapter is derived from the national, state, and regional society chapters. The Student Chapter holds bi-monthly networking meetings on-campus for students to connect with working environmental professionals. The club also attends the annual state conference, volunteers with local, environmental groups, and encourages professionalism and student development. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact aep@calpoly.edu .
Agricultural Engineering Society The Cal Poly Agricultural Engineering Society (AES) has many varied activities that are held throughout the year. Each week AES holds a Thursday BBQ for their members to socialize, have a good meal and relax. AES also has monthly meetings to update the members on current events throughout the BRAE department, the College of Agriculture, the College of Engineering and Cal Poly as a whole. To keep things fun the club puts on several social activities throughout the quarter such as club movie nights, ping pong tournaments, and bowling. The AES also helps students to get their foot in the door if they are interested in joining other BRAE clubs such as Tractor Pull and Quarter Scale Tractor Pull. At each of the monthly AES meetings a guest speaker is invited to enhance the professional development of our members. These guest speakers are recruited from industry and from around Cal Poly. AES also goes to many events outside of Cal Poly such as the World Ag Expo in Tulare, ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) sectional meetings and the national ASABE conference.
The Heart of Polywood
Swanton Pacific Ranch
Story by Valerie Grant Photos by Alicia Jones
The 2011 Open House theme Pollywood suggests a sense of glitz and glamour that agriculture majors may not connect with, unless you consider building fences, timber harvest plan preparation, or picking apples to be a glamorous experience. If you are looking for experience, not glitz, Cal Poly’s Swanton Pacific Ranch is the place to get your boots on the ground and hands on the land. Graduating from Cal Poly without visiting Swanton would be like visiting Hollywood and not driving down Sunset Boulevard, one of the world’s most famous streets. Swanton Pacific Ranch in Davenport, Calif. is a valuable resource for students. This ranch has become an essential part of the Cal Poly experience, where students Learn by Doing on Swanton’s 3,200 acres of foggy apple orchards, thick green pastures and thriving redwood stands. Even when unplanned
events like the 2009 Lockheed Fire blaze through the ranch, it has the potential to be a resource for data collection, senior projects, experimentation and experience. The ranch is valuable for field trips, internships and summer classes such as Sustainable Forestry & Environmental Practices (NR 475) and Sustainable Livestock and Rangeland Management (ASCI 470.) The biggest star of Pollywood’s walk of fame should be the Cal Poly graduate and founder of Orchard Supply Hardware, Al Smith. He donated the ranch to the College in 1993 with the specific stipulation “...that Swanton Pacific Ranch be maintained as a working ranch and used exclusively for agriculture, recreational, educational purposes.” As Al Smith planned, Swanton is thriving. The ranch is logged, harvested and grazed. Resource Man-
ager Steve Auten converted Swanton’s production into pounds. In 2009 Swanton produced 9,000,000 pounds of timber, 135,559 pounds of livestock, 225,549 pounds of herbs, 30,000 pounds of oat hay and 7,000 pounds of organic apples. This totals 9,398,099 pounds of agriculture products produced in the Learn by Doing fashion with staff and faculty support. This resource production is managed sustainably. The forest certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Swanton is managed so that future students at Cal Poly may have the same opportunities current and past students may have. New students, we welcome you to Cal Poly. During your time here make an effort to spend some time and gain some experience at Swanton Pacific Ranch. An invaluable experience at Cal Poly, and the heart of Pollywood.
Agribusiness Management/National Agricultural Marketing Association Club (ABM/NAMA) Brings together students interested in an Agribusiness Career and exposes them to the different aspects of the agribusiness industry. ABM/NAMA sponsors educational and social activities for their members as well as interested students. ABM/NAMA hosts the annual Agribusiness Showcase for CAFES.
Crops Club Crops Club is oriented towards serving all agricultural majors. The purpose of the Crops Club is to enhance personal and business relationships within the Agriculture Industry
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) A professional organization designed to promote development opportunities for students aspiring to promote agriculture through advocacy, industry relations, public policy, and communications.
Dairy Challenge Team This competitive team analyzes financial and production records of real dairies in California to hone their consulting skills.
Agricultural Engineering Society For all BRAE majors and members of any other ASABE club Alpha Tau Alpha (ATA) A national scholastic fraternity dedicated to promoting agricultural education and developing premier future agricultural educators. Membership is based on academics and agricultural awareness. Association of Environmental Professionalists (AEP) A group of students whose primary interest lies in the area of professional environmental services. This student group provides informational programs and projects for students interested in pursuing a career in the area of environmental services. Block and Bridle Club A great way to learn about livestock and agricultural activities through field trips, community service, and hands-on experience. Collegiate Future Farmers of America (CFFA) A club dedicated to giving back to the National Future Farmers of America. This club is open to all majors and coordinates judging of local and regional Career Development Events, community service activities, and monthly meetings.
Dairy Cattle Judging Team: Evaluating the visual merit of breeding animals is an art that helps students develop communication skills and understand the visual aspects of livestock.
Dairy Products Judging Team: Competing in regional and national competition, students learn to evaluate the qualities and technologies of dairy products processing. Dairy Quiz Bowl Team This is an academic team which competes each year at the annual American Dairy Science Association meeting. Dressage Team Competitive show team in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association. Earth, Soil and Water Conservation Club This club meets monthly to promote soil consciousness, proper soil management, and soil usage. Club members work to promote awareness and help students get involved in the industry. EHS Club Celebrating its 63rd year as a chartered organization here at Cal Poly, EHS Club promotes horticulture though community service and campus activities. Equestrian Team Competitive show team in hunter seat equitation, western pleasure, and reining. Fair Trade Club The Fair Trade organization empowers farmers in developing countries by ensuring appropriate prices for their products. Sustainability and sound environmental practices are discussed.
Floral Design Club Affiliated with the National AIFD Organization, Floral Design Club sends students to help florists throughout the year. Members also attend design shows, assist designers, and help with major floral events. Food Media Club: For students with an interest in food, cooking and media. The Food Media Club offers guest chefs, recipe testing, cultural demos, Iron Chef and holiday food events, writing for the quarterly newsletter, and more. Landscape Industry Club Affiliated student chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association that provides students the opportunity to interact with professionals in the landscape industry through workshops, trade shows and on-campus presentations by representatives from the various facets of the landscape industry. Latinos in Agriculture (LIA) This club offers opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills. The many activities that focus on community service, academic and career development, and social well-being, provide ample “learnby-doing� experiences in leadership development. Livestock Judging Team Competitive judging team with practices and travelling for competitions throughout the country. Logging Team We are an intercollegiate team of men and women students who are interested in practicing traditional forestry field skills in a safe environment. Los Lecheros Dairy Club The purpose of Los Lecheros is to support the dairy industry through academic and social activities within the dairy science department at Cal Poly. Nutrition Club: The Nutrition offers, social, professional, and community service opportunities to enhance student connections within the field of nutrition.
Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration Club The RPTA Club is an academically based club that provides career networking and social opportunities for students. The club offers a number of activities for its members including sponsorship of professional speakers, career development and conference attendance support, social events and a department awards banquet. Rho Phi Lamda Rho Phi Lambda is a national organization that recognizes students and honorary professionals in our field for their excellence in academics, co-curricular and volunteer activities, and contributions to our field.Rho Phi Lambda members are involved with community and campus service projects as well as academic and career enrichment events. Student Association for Fire Ecology (SAFE) SAFE brings together students from diverse backgrounds who share a common interest in fire ecology and related issues, as well as providing an excellent opportunity for students to network with fire science professionals and students from other universities. Student Branch ofAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Professional student branch. Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters The Cal Poly Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters functions as a professional organization that strives to provide the latest forestry information and contacts for those students primarily interested in forestry or forestry related careers.
Tractor Pull Club Student design and construction tractor pull team. Turf Club Affiliated student chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America with the purpose to gather students interested in the turf-grass management concentration. Veterinary Science Club The Club provides opportunities for all interested in the field of veterinary medicine, through campus involvement, industry tours, and annual trips to colleges of veterinary medicine. Vines to Wines V2W is a viticulture/wine education & promotion organization Xi Sigma Pi A national forestry/natural resources honor society. Students receive an invitation during fall quarter to join based on scholastic achievement. The group sponsors several special events, such as the Distinguished Speaker Program and a community project. Young Cattlemen’s Club An affiliate of California Cattlemen’s Association, Young Cattlemen’s allows students to get involved with the California beef industry and gain an understanding of the issues that face the industry.
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Quarter Scale Tractor Team Student design and construction team that participates in the annual Quarter Scale Tractor ASABE National Student Design Competition
Student Mechanization Branch Technical branch of ASABE for ASM majors.
Clubs, Organizations and Competitive Teams
Poultry Club The Poultry Club works to promote the poultry management minor through interactive participation with alumni and industry.
Study Abroad One Student’s Story of Australian Adventures Ever since I was a little kid I knew that I wanted to travel the world. When I got to college I figured studying abroad would be a good place to start my adventures. As I looked into it, I found that there were several different counties that interested me. When I saw Australia, my decision was final I was headed down under. I was accepted to the Australearn study abroad program where I would be headed to Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. Having grown up on a Guest Ranch in Montana, I’ve always had an interest in livestock and the ranching lifestyle. My family has owned the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch since 1946 and has been inviting people to come join them since then. The ranch is located off the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park near Bozeman, MT. Having visitors from all around the world, gives us opportunities to meet and network with many different people from various industries. In the summer of 2008 several families from Australia came to our ranch for vacation and this is where I found out about cattle stations in Australia. I had heard about stations down under but didn’t know much about them and now there were guests at our ranch that had direct involvement with some. Once they began talking about what it would be like to work on a station I was hooked. I knew that some day I would be out in the outback, mustering cows. I became good friends with the guests and kept in contact with them. When it came time to head down under I contacted them to let them know my plans. I expressed interest in working on one of these stations and told them I would do whatever to get a job on a cattle operation in Australia. I flew to Australia in early February 2010 where I arrived at the Gold Coast. This was the first time I had ever traveled alone and I didn’t know a single person when I arrived. I quickly settled in and kept in contact with the guests from our ranch. They helped arrange for me to get into contact with the owner of several large cattle stations,
George Scott. I contacted him and he arranged for me to come out to Lake Nash Station in Northern Territory, Australia. But I still didn’t have a clue what I was getting into, he simply told me to be at the airport at 10 am sharp and that someone would be there to pick me up. I arrived at the airport with only a backpack with some clothes and waited. Soon one of the only men dressed like a cowboy approached and asked if was Kameron. I nodded and he told me to follow him. Andy was the pilot for the station and he had come to pick me up in the stations plane. So I grabbed my bag and threw it in on top of the other supplies he had bought from town and we loaded into the single engine Cessna and took off. We had a ways to fly so I had plenty of time to chat with Andy in the cockpit of the plane. We were headed for the Northern Territory- Queensland border, which is in the middle of the outback. He told me that the station was 4.3 million acres and raised 65,000 head of cows, which is the second largest station in Australia. I was blown away and felt like I might have gotten my self into something I didn’t fully understand. We arrived at the station where they were just sitting down to lunch. I joined them and met the rest of the crew. They showed me my bunk and told me that I started work tomorrow. My alarm rang at 4:15 am and I was up and ready for breakfast at 4:30. It was a brisk June morning, which is in the middle of the winter in the southern hemisphere. We ate quickly and then headed out to the corrals to catch a horse. The head stockman, Nick, pointed out a dark brown Australian stock horse and told me his name was Detroit. I caught and saddled him and we loaded our horses into a stock truck. Once we were all loaded, the train of trucks and trailers had to make it 110 miles on a dirt road. We were headed out to camp out next to corrals where they would bring in pastures of cattle to process and vaccinate. The station was so large that it was more economical to camp where the
cattle were rather than bring the cattle to the station. This is where I would live for the next three weeks. Everyday would start at 4:30 am we would go out and gather a pasture of 2,000-3,000 head of cattle using horses, helicopters and dirt bikes. Once we had them gathered we would push them to the closest set of corrals. Once there we would sort them and vaccinate and brand what needed to be done. Once we had handled every cow they were turned back out and the next pasture was gathered. It was hard work and you didn’t stop work until the sun went down. Then it was back to our camp where we had to cook our own dinner then bed. I worked out there for several weeks, before we headed back to the station. Here I spent some time branding all the weaned calves and pregnancy checking the cows. I learned a lot while I was working on the station, from how to handle the cows to how they manage the rangeland. The whole experience was rewarding and was one of the best decisions I have made. I have become good friends with the owners of Lake Nash and I hope someday to return to help out again.
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