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NFS Professor Receives Federal Grant for Antibiotic Resistance Research

January 19, 2022

A Cal Poly Pomona nutrition and food science professor will receive $200,000 in federal grant funding to research ant...

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Holiday Bundles and Discounts Available at the Farm Store

December 17, 2021

The Farm Store at Cal Poly Pomona has the perfect holiday gifts this season! Get three bottles of the university's aw...

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Agribusiness Students Win Scholarships at Competition

December 10, 2021

Eight Cal Poly Pomona agribusiness students won a total of $3,000 during a recent intercollegiate landscape project p...

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Food Science Students Create, Present Products at Showcase

December 08, 2021

A high-protein breakfast snack for kids that looks like a mini-quiche. A vegan brownie for health-conscious consumers...

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Current and Former Students Featured in Bronco Magazine

December 02, 2021

Three of our very own are featured in the latest edition of the Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Digital Magazine: Cat Castan...

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Alumni Association Starts Huntley College Chapter

November 15, 2021

The Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association is excited to announce the formation of The Don B. Huntley College of Agricult...

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Expert: Shifting to Plant-Based Diets Essential to Reduce Climate Change

November 15, 2021

If the world is to reduce climate change, it must shift toward plant-based diets, an expert told a Cal Poly Pomona au...

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Pumpkin Fest Returns in Spectacular Fashion

November 09, 2021

The Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest made a spectacular return in October after a one-year absence. More than 75,000 peop...

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Grant to Help Develop, Virtual, Remote Labs

October 04, 2021

Cal Poly Pomona will receive $75,000 in USDA grant funding as part of a five-institution team to develop virtual and ...

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Grant Helps AVS Revamp Lab

September 27, 2021

The Animal and Veterinary Science (AVS) Lab in the Huntley College of Agriculture got some much-needed improvements i...

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Apply For Forestry and Natural Resources Career Mentorship Program

September 07, 2021

Interested in a career in forestry and natural resources? Apply for the California Licensed Foresters Association's&a...

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Pumpkin Fest Returns Oct. 2

September 03, 2021

The Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Fest returns Oct. 2-31, weekends 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday-Friday, 3-8 p.m. A Pomon...

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FST Students Shine in Competitions

July 26, 2021

Two groups of Cal Poly Pomona food science and technology students won honors during recent regional and national pro...

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Faculty Trio Promoted, Gain Tenure

June 22, 2021

Three Huntley College of Agriculture faculty members have earned promotions to associate professor. Aaron Fox, Gabrie...

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Sancho-Madriz Appointed Interim Dean

June 10, 2021

The Huntley College of Agriculture will have a new interim dean starting July 1. Martin Sancho-Madriz, Cal Poly Pomon...

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College Celebrates Classes of 2020, 2021

June 10, 2021

The Huntley College of Agriculture celebrated two years’ worth of graduating students at special drive-in C...

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Alumna Weaves Tapestries for College

June 07, 2021

From owning her own soap-making business to hunting for the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Joanne O’Sullivan&#82...

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AVS Grad Earns Vet School Admission, Scholarship

June 04, 2021

A recent Huntley College of Agriculture graduate was awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend veterinary school th...

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Serratos Picked for USDA Fellowship

June 01, 2021

A Huntley College of Agriculture staff employee has received a prestigious U.S. Department of Agriculture fellowship....

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Students Share Research Work

May 19, 2021

Equine and feline behavior. The impact of social media influences on Generation Z’s sustainable purchasing ...

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AMM Class Adapts, Creates Virtual Fashion Line

May 14, 2021

An apparel merchandising and management class adapted to COVID-19 safety regulations and worked together to create an...

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AMM to Add Footwear Minor

May 11, 2021

It’s gotta be da shoes, as Mars Blackmon used to say in the old Nike commercials. The Department of Apparel...

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Students Take 2nd in National Food Competition

May 06, 2021

A team of two Cal Poly Pomona food science and technology students finished in second place in a national product dev...

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Clothes Closet Honors AMM Department

May 06, 2021

A campus organization honored the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management for its partnership in providing...

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Dietetic Intern Earns Honor

April 30, 2021

An organization of California nutrition professionals has named a Cal Poly Pomona alumnus as its Outstanding Dietetic...

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AVS Professor Receives Provost’s Award

April 27, 2021

Associate Professor Joanne Sohn was selected to receive the 2020-21 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teach...

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In Memoriam: Scott W. Dunn

April 09, 2021

Scott W. Dunn, an alumnus and longtime supporter of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, died on March 22. He was 6...

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Students Shine at National Landscaping Competition

April 05, 2021

Cal Poly Pomona students recorded numerous top 10 finishes in individual events at the National Collegiate Landscape ...

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Pomona Issues National Nutrition Month Proclamation

April 05, 2021

A nutrition class successfully petitioned the Pomona City Council to declare National Nutrition Month in the city. St...

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College Selects Annual Award Recipients

March 24, 2021

An W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center employee, plant science professor, plant science lecturer, a graduate nutrition ...

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Students Attend Virtual Ag Career Day

March 22, 2021

Huntley College of Agriculture students met with more than a dozen employers during a virtual version of Ag Career Da...

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Animal Health Science Program Hosts "Pet Love" Event

March 18, 2021

Animal lovers shared photos of their pets and heard tips about pet care from veterinary professionals at the virtual...

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Petting Farm to Celebrate Oreo the Lamb's 1st Birthday

March 08, 2021

He went from being elbowed aside by his siblings to becoming one of the most recognized animals on the Cal Poly Pomon...

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Farm Store Offering Curbside Pickup

February 25, 2021

Customers can now order their groceries, farm-fresh produce, and fresh-squeezed orange juice from the Cal Poly Pomona...

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Speaker: African American Farmers Battle Discrimination

February 10, 2021

African American farmers have faced discrimination and difficulties when trying to obtain credit and technical suppor...

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Longtime Farm, Nursery Managers to Retire

February 03, 2021

The Huntley College of Agriculture celebrates the achievements of two impactful employees. Dave Matias, director of f...

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AMM Students Win Scholarships

January 29, 2021

Two Cal Poly Pomona apparel merchandising and management students won prestigious $7,500 scholarships after participa...

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College Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

January 26, 2021

The Huntley College of Agriculture is accepting nominations for its annual awards. The John E. Andrews Student Leader...

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GCSAA to Honor Alumnus

January 20, 2021

A leading golf organization will honor a Cal Poly Pomona alumnus for his contributions toward advancing the golf cour...

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First-Year Students Showcase Polytechnic Learning

January 08, 2021

Hamburger or Beyond Burger: which has more impact on the environment? That was just one of the topics that new studen...

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AMM Student Part of Winning Team in Canadian Competition

January 07, 2021

A Huntley College of Agriculture student was part of the winning team at a Canadian retail education competition. Nat...

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"Future Fridays" Series Helps Students Network

January 06, 2021

A panel discussion series helped Huntley College of Agriculture students network with industry leaders this fall desp...

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Students Showcase Food Product Development Projects

December 17, 2020

Edible playdough. A tofu-based breakfast pudding. Alcohol-infused boba. These were some of the products developed thi...

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Cal Poly Pomona-bred Arabians Take Top Honors

December 16, 2020

Six horses bred at the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center took first place or other top honors this fall at a national...

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In Memoriam: Rex O. Baker

December 04, 2020

Rex O. Baker, a longtime agricultural biology professor and a Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, died Nov. 27. He ...

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Students Attend Virtual Conference

November 20, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona students can’t travel to conferences because of the coronavirus, but five Huntley College o...

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Aaron Fox

Grant to Provide Students Urban, Community Ag Learning Experiences

November 19, 2020

An interdisciplinary team of Cal Poly Pomona professors has received a $250,000 federal grant to create learning expe...

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Discovery Farm Donates Pumpkins to Buena Park School

November 12, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona Discovery Farm and TreeSap Farms Inc. partnered with the Buena Park High School for their pumpkin and...

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Prospective Students Can Meet with Department Chairs

October 23, 2020

Anyone looking to apply to the Huntley College of Agriculture for Fall 2021 is invited to meet the department chairs,...

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Joanne Sohn

Veterinarian/Professor Named Fulbright Specialist

October 09, 2020

An animal and veterinary science professor was named a Fulbright Specialist to share her expertise with organizations...

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Students Named President's Scholars

September 29, 2020

Two Huntley College of Agriculture students were named 2020-21 President’s Scholars by Cal Poly Pomona for ...

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Pumpkin Sales Begin!

September 28, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona pumpkins are now available for online pre-order! The university has canceled its annual Pumpkin Festi...

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In Memoriam: Ramiro Dutra

September 28, 2020

Ramiro Dutra, the founder of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at Cal Poly Pomona, died at his Claremont h...

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BYU Honors CPP Animal Science Alum

September 16, 2020

An animal science alumnus was honored by Brigham Young University this summer with a prestigious award. David Kooyman...

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Students Network with Produce, Floral Industry Pros

September 03, 2020

More than 50 plant science, nutrition and food science, agribusiness and food industry management students attended a...

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AMM, Engineering Professors Win USDA Grant

September 02, 2020

Apparel merchandising and management and civil engineering professors were awarded a four-year, $241,000 USDA grant t...

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Culinology Program Gets Renewed Approval

August 19, 2020

A food industry professional organization renewed its approval of a Cal Poly Pomona interdisciplinary program that co...

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2020 Pumpkin Festival Canceled; Pumpkins Will Still be Sold

August 17, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona is canceling the annual Pumpkin Festival scheduled for this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic,...

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Students Contribute to Coronavirus Fight

August 10, 2020

Two Huntley College of Agriculture students are doing their parts in the battle against the coronavirus. Stephanie Se...

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Food Science Students Finish in Top 3

August 06, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona students earned top three finishes during recent national and international food science competitions...

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AGRIscapes to Sell “Farm Box” of Produce to the Public

July 31, 2020

The AGRIscapes Center at Cal Poly Pomona has created a new way for the campus community and the public to enjoy stude...

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Faculty Training for Remote Instruction Underway

July 29, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic hit last spring and Cal Poly Pomona was forced to cancel in-person classes, faculty had...

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Daughter Follows in AVS Alumna's Footsteps

July 29, 2020

Growing up in Alhambra, Paige Hashimoto-Lizardo loved animals and becoming a veterinarian was the only profession she...

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Student, Alumni Search, Interview for Jobs Online

July 24, 2020

Although the coronavirus forced the Huntley College of Agriculture to switch from in-person classes to virtual instru...

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Incoming Students Go Through Orientation Online

July 14, 2020

New students enrolling in the Huntley College of Agriculture this fall are getting an unprecedented initiation experi...

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A Statement From the Dean

June 22, 2020

To Our Huntley College of Agriculture Community, Cal Poly Pomona is a university known for its diversity and for valu...

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Fabiola Perez

Alumna Named Young Agri-Food Leader

June 16, 2020

A Huntley College of Agriculture alumna was named a Farm Foundation Young Agri-Food Leader for 2020-21. Fabiola Perez...

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College, Horse Center Hold Successful Giving Day

June 11, 2020

The Huntley College of Agriculture and the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center celebrated a successful Giving Day this ...

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Honor Society Inducts Students

June 08, 2020

Seventeen Huntley College of Agriculture students were inducted this spring into the Gamma Sigma Delta honor society....

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Cal Poly Pomona Team Takes Home Honorable Mention

May 19, 2020

A team of Cal Poly Pomona apparel merchandising and management students took home honorable mention in a national stu...

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The (Research) Showcase Must Go On!

May 19, 2020

Students in the Huntley College of Agriculture didn’t let the coronavirus shelter-in-place order stop them ...

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Students Share About Their Cal Poly Pomona Experience

May 14, 2020

Every spring, the Huntley College of Agriculture holds its annual Farm to Table Spring Harvest Dinner. Local chefs pr...

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ABM Students Participate in Case Study Competition

May 06, 2020

A team of agribusiness and food industry management students finished seventh in a national case study competition, t...

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Farming Continues During Pandemic

April 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic may have emptied classroom buildings at Cal Poly Pomona, but not the university’s ...

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AGRIscapes Offers Local Schoolchildren “Virtual Field Trips”

April 17, 2020

Spring is usually a busy time at AGRIscapes. The agricultural outreach center at Cal Poly Pomona usually hosts an egg...

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Pepper Plant Sale Goes Online

April 01, 2020

Stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic and need something to do? The Cal Poly Pomona Nursery may have just the...

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Emergency Aid Available for Huntley College of Agriculture Students

March 25, 2020

April 15, 2020 Update: The Huntley College of Agriculture has received far more applications for assistance ...

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College Awards Recipients Named

March 23, 2020

An apparel merchandising and management professor, an animal and veterinary science professor, a nutrition and food s...

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Cal Poly Pomona Students Take Home National Baking Title Again

March 16, 2020

For the second consecutive year, Cal Poly Pomona food science and technology students have won a national baking comp...

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Farm to Table Dinner Canceled

March 13, 2020

The Huntley College of Agriculture' has decided to cancel its 6th Annual Farm to Table Spring Harvest Dinner schedule...

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Students Help Instructors Collect Equine Research Data

March 13, 2020

Four animal and veterinary science students collected data at an equine endurance ride for a research project on anim...

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Students Shadow Plant Breeders, Growers, Buyers at Showcase

March 11, 2020

A group of plant science students received a behind-the-scenes look at how breeders sell the newest plant varieties t...

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Student, Professor Named to National Pre-Vet Group

March 05, 2020

A student veteran and professor were named last month to positions with a national pre-veterinary medical organizatio...

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Apparel Trade Association Names AMM an Affilliate Program

March 02, 2020

An apparel trade association has named Cal Poly Pomona an affiliate school in recognition of its clothing industry co...

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Faculty, Students Brainstorm Urban Ag Ideas at Forum

March 01, 2020

Hydroponic and aquaponic farming. Food justice. Community gardens. Faculty and staff from across the Cal Poly Pomona ...

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Faculty, Students Present Research Findings at ARI Showcase

February 20, 2020

Creating a high-protein pasta that consumers with celiac disease can eat. Reducing food waste by turning orange pomac...

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Cal Poly Pomona Food Science Program Gets Seal of Approval

February 19, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona’s food science and technology program has received a prestigious professional group&#82...

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OC Exec to Receive Agricultural Achievement Award

February 04, 2020

The head of an Orange County egg company will receive the 2020 Jim Hicks Agricultural Achievement Award from Cal Poly...

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Cal Poly Pomona Students Make History in Turf Bowl Win

February 03, 2020

Four Cal Poly Pomona plant science students made history in winning the annual GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl competition...

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Faculty, Staff, Students to Present Scientific Research at ARI Showcase

January 31, 2020

Cal Poly Pomona faculty students, and staff will present their work at a Feb. 7 showcase on scientific research proje...

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Students Work with Nonprofits to Create Community Garden

January 10, 2020

Urban agriculture students collaborated with two community organizations to create a new garden at a Pomona middle sc...

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AMM Students Win Prestigious Scholarships

December 18, 2019

Two apparel merchandising and management students won prestigious $5,000 scholarships after participating in a case s...

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Plant Science Hosts Arboriculture Summit

December 18, 2019

About 250 high school, community college, and four-year college students came to AGRIscapes in early December to lear...

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Ag Faculty Research Healthy Soil Practices at Spadra

December 16, 2019

Huntley College of Agriculture faculty are experimenting on a section of Spadra Farm to see whether certain practices...

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AMM Professor Wins Award, Gains Publication

December 09, 2019

A Cal Poly Pomona apparel merchandising and management professor got a paper published in a journal and earned an awa...

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Section of Spadra Farm Earns Organic Certification

December 04, 2019

A section of Cal Poly Pomona’s Spadra Farm has received organic crop production certification after a three...

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Nursery Holds Annual Poinsettia Plant Sale (EDITOR'S NOTE: This was in 2019)

December 04, 2019

(2021 EDITOR'S NOTE: This was a news story in 2019. The nursery is NOT selling poinsettias in 2021.)   Looki...

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"Focus on Finals" Provides Students Assistance

December 02, 2019

Cal Poly Pomona is offering students a series of services and resources as part of “Focus on Finals&#82...

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Still, ARI Receive $1M Federal Grant

December 02, 2019

The California State University Agricultural Research Institute has received a $1 million, four-year federal grant to...

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Children's Garden Offers Schoolchildren New Activities

November 27, 2019

Schoolchildren who visited AGRIscapes on field trips this fall learned new things in the C...

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Computer Lab Hours

November 15, 2019

Finals are coming. So to help students prepare, the Huntley College of Agriculture is expanding the hours that its co...

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Pumpkin Patch Open Through October

October 11, 2019

Missed the Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival? Don't worry: the university's pumpkin patch is open from Tuesday through...

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Discover STEM Careers in Ag

October 10, 2019

Looking for a career that involves science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? Explore a possible career in ag...

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Pumpkin Festival Launches Oct. 5 & 6

October 02, 2019

The Cal Poly Pomona 27th Annual Pumpkin Festival returns with a huge opening weekend Oct. 5 and 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p...

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Sunday Horse Shows Begin Oct. 6

October 02, 2019

Meet an Arabian horse at a celebration of the Cal Poly Pomona Sunday Horse Show on Oct. 6. The university’s...

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College Accepting 2020 Hicks Award Nominations

July 08, 2019

The Huntley College of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Jim Hicks Agricultural Achievement Award...

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Donors Support Plant-Based Nutrition Minor

June 11, 2019

The Huntley College of Agriculture will get a jumpstart on a new minor focusing on plant-based food and nutrition, th...

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Get the Hottest Peppers Around!

June 11, 2019

If you think it’s hot outside, just wait until you try Cal Poly Pomona’s hot peppers. The Cal Pol...

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Huntley College Celebrates Commencement

June 04, 2019

Hundreds of family members and friends turned out May 18 for the Huntley College of Agriculture’s commencem...

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Bunnett Named Distinguished Alum

June 04, 2019

A CEO of a dairy cattle feed company was named the Huntley College of Agriculture’s 2019 Distinguished Alum...

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Students Present Research Findings

June 04, 2019

The Huntley College of Agriculture held its Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference Showcase...

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ABM Students Attend National Conference

June 04, 2019

Fourteen undergraduate agribusiness students participated in a project that was presented in a competition at the Nat...

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Gekara Appointed ARI Campus Coordinator

May 28, 2019

The Huntley College of Agriculture has named Ondieki Gekara as its new campus coordinator for the California State Un...

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Penne Fode

Fode Presented with Outstanding Staff Award

May 24, 2019

Penne Fode, a longtime administrative coordinator for the dean’s office in the Huntley College of Agricultu...

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Murinda Named Department Chair

May 20, 2019

You take the “interim” tag off his title. Professor Shelton Murinda is now the permanent chair of...

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FST Student Wins at CSU Competition

May 01, 2019

A food science and technology student took first place in her division at the Cal State University system-wide resear...

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Susan Kellogg-Bell

Kellogg-Bell Feted at Farm to Table Dinner

April 30, 2019

A descendant of W.K. Kellogg was presented with the Huntley College of Agriculture’s highest award in a spr...

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Kim Miller, an associate professor in agribusiness and food industry management, speaks at the Gamma Sigma Delta induction ceremony.

Ag Honor Society Inducts Students, Staff

April 19, 2019

Nearly 70 Huntley College of Agriculture students and staff were inducted April 11 into a national agricultural honor...

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Cal Poly Pomona Arabian Horse Expert Speaks at International Conference

April 10, 2019

A Cal Poly Pomona staff member spoke at an international conference in Australia about Arabian horses. Cindy Reich ov...

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Professor, Staffer Honored for Writing

April 10, 2019

A professor and staff employee from the Huntley College of Agriculture have earned honors from the University Library...

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AGRIscapes to Host Egg Hunt

April 03, 2019

Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Spring on the Farm Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, at Cal Poly...

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Pepperzania Returns to Cal Poly Pomona!

April 03, 2019

If you’re still looking for something to plant in your garden this spring, come to Pepperzania, a pepper pl...

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Cal Poly Pomona Students Compete in Landscape Contest

April 03, 2019

Several Cal Poly Pomona students took first place in individual events in a national landscaping competition. Plant s...

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College Names Winners of Annual Awards

March 25, 2019

A nutrition and food science professor, a plant science lecturer, an administrative services coordinator, a food scie...

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Professor, Lecturer Invited to Join Coalition

March 22, 2019

A Cal Poly Pomona agribusiness and food industry management professor and lecturer have received invitations to join ...

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FST Student to Participate in CSU Research Contest

March 22, 2019

A food science and technology student will participate next month in a California State University research competiti...

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Cal Poly Pomona Teams Sweep Regional Food Product Competition

March 21, 2019

Three teams of Cal Poly Pomona food science and technology students completed a sweep at a recent regional product de...

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Animal Science Student Elected National Treasurer at Symposium

March 18, 2019

A third-year animal science student was elected the treasurer for a national organization of pre-veterinary students....

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Baking Rock Stars Conquer National Contest

March 06, 2019

Three Cal Poly Pomona nutrition and food science students won a national baking competition. Eric Kinjo, Breanna Barr...

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ABM Students Attend Conference

March 05, 2019

Three agribusiness and food industry management students attended the 2019 National Grocers Association Show in San D...

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Local Chefs to Use Student-Grown Produce at Cal Poly Pomona Dinner

February 26, 2019

Enjoy a meal prepared by local chefs using produce grown by college students at the 5th Annual Farm to Table Spring H...

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Kellogg Descendant to Receive Agricultural Achievement Award

February 26, 2019

A great-great-granddaughter of W.K. Kellogg will receive the 2019 Jim Hicks Agricultural Achievement Award from Cal P...

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Tomatozania Plant Sale Returns to Cal Poly Pomona March 15-17

February 21, 2019

The tomato plants are coming! The tomato plants are coming! The tomato plants are coming! Tomatozania is returning to...

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Irene Ngo poses by an Agriculture Future of America sign at the AFA Food Institute.

Future Leader: Animal Science Student Attends Food Institute

February 18, 2019

An animal science major participated in a national conference for college students interested in discovering more abo...

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Sangeeta Shrivastava

Lecturers to be Honored at Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night

February 14, 2019

Two nutrition and food science lecturers were chosen by their students to be honored by Cal Poly Pomona and the athle...

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Weekend of Fun, Educational Activities at College on March 2 & 3

February 14, 2019

March 1 Update: Due to expected rain, the Petting Farm event on Saturday and the Sunday Horse Show at the W.K. Kellog...

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Professor, Students Volunteer with Camp Fire Relief Effort

January 23, 2019

An animal and veterinary science professor and three students volunteered last month a temporary shelter for hundreds...

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College to Hold Annual Ag Career Day on Feb. 7

January 22, 2019

Students, are you looking for internships and jobs? Employers, are you looking for students to hire as interns and em...

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Second Annual California Coffee Summit Draws 75

January 22, 2019

The Huntley College of Agriculture’s second annual California Coffee Summit drew 75 participants to learn a...

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Nancy O'Reilly

Horsewoman, Philanthropist, Psychologist to Speak About Women Empowering Each Other

January 14, 2019

A horsewoman, international philanthropist and doctor of psychology will speak at Cal Poly Pomona on Jan. 29 with mes...

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Don Huntley speaks to students amid the pistachio trees at his farm.

Students Learn About Pistachios at the Huntley Farm

January 08, 2019

A plant science class visited the farm belonging to the Huntley College of Agriculture’s namesake during th...

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Students Tour Farms, Learn About STEM Careers in Ag

January 08, 2019

Nine Cal Poly Pomona students toured farming operations in the Coachella and Imperial valleys and Arizona last month ...

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College to Host 2nd Annual California Coffee Summit

January 04, 2019

Do you enjoy growing plants and want to try something exotic? Are you interested in learning more about California&am...

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AMM Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship

December 19, 2018

An apparel merchandising and management student won a prestigious $5,000 scholarship after participating in a case st...

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NFS Professor Earns "Wall of COOL" Recognition

December 19, 2018

A nutrition and food science professor has won university recognition for his efforts to incorporate technology into ...

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Students Advise City on Urban Agriculture

December 18, 2018

Students in a new class offered by the Huntley College of Agriculture spent the semester studying how the city of Pom...

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Students Named Finalists in Baking Competition

December 18, 2018

A team of three Cal Poly Pomona nutrition and food science students was named finalists in a major baking competition...

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Thousands Flock to AGRIscapes for Pumpkin Festival, Holidays on the Farm

December 13, 2018

The AGRIscapes Center drew thousands of people this fall for the annual Pumpkin Festival, the pumpkin patch, and a ne...

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Expert: Innovative Ideas, Tech Spur Sustainable Urban Ag

December 10, 2018

Innovative ideas are spurring the growth of sustainable farming in urban areas and giving growers around the world ne...

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University Nursery Now Selling Plants Online

December 10, 2018

Have a green thumb but can't go out shopping for plants? The Cal Poly Pomona Nursery is now selling plants online and...

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In Memoriam: Wayne Bidlack

November 27, 2018

Wayne Bidlack, who served as dean of the College of Agriculture during a period of great change from 1995 to 2007, di...

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Professor Wins Sustainable Design Award at Apparel & Textiles Conference

November 21, 2018

An assistant professor was presented with a design award at the annual convention for the largest apparel and textile...

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Cal Poly Pomona to Celebrate Holidays on the Farm

November 14, 2018

The Cal Poly Pomona AGRIscapes Center invites you to get in the spirit of the season with its inaugural “Ho...

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Students Learn About New Opportunities at HACU Conference

November 13, 2018

Five Huntley College of Agriculture students traveled to the annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities...

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College Adds Two Staffers to Support Student Success

November 13, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture has added two new employees to help students achieve academic and professional suc...

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Pumpkin Patch Opens!

October 09, 2018

If you missed the Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival, don’t worry: you can still visit the pumpkin patch! We ...

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Insect Fair to Scare, Fascinate and Delight

September 25, 2018

Get up close and personal with your favorite – and not so favorite – creepy crawlies at the Cal P...

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Department Gets New Name

September 05, 2018

One of the departments in the Huntley College of Agriculture is undergoing a name change. Effective this fall semeste...

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Discounted Pumpkin Festival Tickets Now on Sale!

August 16, 2018

Discounted tickets are now on sale online for the Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival! Come pick out a pumpkin for $5 ea...

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Student Travels to Thailand to Work with Elephants

July 25, 2018

An animal science student spent two weeks in Thailand this summer helping care for rescued elephants at a sanctuary a...

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College Accepting Hicks Award Nominations

July 10, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Jim Hicks Agricultural Achievement Award...

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Alumnus Recognized for Legal Work

July 05, 2018

A Huntley College of Agriculture alumnus recently participated as an expert in a roundtable discussion of agribusines...

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Myers Honored with Staff Council Award

July 05, 2018

A Huntley College of Agriculture employee was chosen as one of four 2018 Outstanding Staff Award recipients. Robbie M...

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Archambault Named ARI Campus Coordinator

July 05, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture has named Steve Archambault as its new campus coordinator for the California State...

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College Faculty Named Provost Teacher-Scholar Award Recipients

July 05, 2018

Four Huntley College of Agriculture faculty members were selected to receive Provost’s Teacher-Scholar Awar...

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Students Explore STEM-Related Careers in Ag

July 05, 2018

Eight Cal Poly Pomona students went on a three-day tour of Monterey County farming operations in June to learn more a...

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Get the Hottest Pepper Plants on Earth

June 19, 2018

Get the hottest pepper plants in the world – if you dare. The Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store nursery is holding...

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College Celebrates Commencement with Class of 2018

June 18, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture celebrated the end of the 2017-18 academic year with its annual Commencement. Near...

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Club and President Honored as Campus Best

June 08, 2018

A Huntley College of Agriculture club and its president were honored at the Bronco Student Leadership Award event as ...

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Faculty Receive Grants to Help Classroom Instruction

June 06, 2018

Huntley College of Agriculture faculty were awarded a number of grants for to purchase or modernize laboratory or cla...

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College Holds Inaugural Healthy Indian Food Competition

May 29, 2018

More than 60 people enjoyed sampling vegetarian cuisine at the Huntley College of Agriculture’s inaugural H...

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Gamma Sigma Delta Inducts New Members

May 23, 2018

More than 80 Huntley College of Agriculture students, faculty, lecturers and staff were inducted earlier this month i...

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Students Win Scholarships to Attend Arborists' Conference

May 23, 2018

A professional arborists’ organization awarded $500 scholarships to three Cal Poly Pomona plant science stu...

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Petting Farm Receives New Trailer, Thanks to Donors

May 01, 2018

The Cal Poly Pomona Petting Farm has a new trailer to haul its animals, thanks to an alumnus and his family. Lyle Scr...

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College Holds First Workshop on Food Labeling Regulations

May 01, 2018

Twenty-two faculty, staff, and food industry professionals attended the Huntley College of Agriculture’s fi...

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College Honors Arborist at Farm to Table Dinner

April 20, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture honored a longtime arborist and businesswoman in an evening celebrated with studen...

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AMM Students, Alums Show Off Latest Designs at Fashion Show

April 19, 2018

The old Cal Poly Pomona stables came alive for one spring evening with lights, music, and the latest in fashion desig...

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Spring on the Farm Festival Offers Family Fun

April 18, 2018

A petting farm, hay wagon rides and fun farm demonstrations are just some of the activities to enjoy on Saturday, Apr...

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Food Science & Technology Students Shine in Product Development Competitions

April 11, 2018

Two teams of Cal Poly Pomona food science and technology students finished in first place at recent regional and nati...

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College Picks Faculty, Staff, Students for Annual Awards

April 06, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture is proud to announce this year’s recipients of awards that recognize exc...

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Murinda Appointed AVS Interim Chair

March 26, 2018

Professor Shelton Murinda has been appointed as the interim chair of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences...

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Sandelin to Depart Cal Poly Pomona

March 26, 2018

Professor Broc Sandelin, chair of the Department of Animal & Veterinary Science, is leaving Cal Poly Pomona. Sand...

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Cal Poly Pomona Teams Shine at Turf Bowl

March 13, 2018

A team of Cal Poly Pomona students finished seventh at the annual national Turf Bowl competition. The Cal Poly Pomona...

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Professor Olive Li

Li Appointed Director of Research and Graduate Studies

March 12, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture has a new director of research and graduate studies. Olive Li, an associate profes...

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Get Your Tomato Plants at Tomatozania!

March 12, 2018

If you love to garden, come to Tomatozania at the Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store Nursery! The nursery will have hundreds ...

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Food Science Graduate Student To Present at CSU Competition

March 07, 2018

A food science graduate student was chosen to represent Cal Poly Pomona at the 32nd Annual California State Universit...

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Singh Appointed New Chair of HNFS

February 28, 2018

Professor Harmit Singh was named as the new chair of the Department of Human Nutrition & Food Science. Singh has ...

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Food, Animals, Plants, Demonstrations: College Has it All on March 3

February 22, 2018

Petting farm animals. Arabian horses. Veterinary demonstrations. Free food samples. Bargain prices on new plant varie...

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Tickets on Sale for 2018 Spring Harvest Dinner

February 21, 2018

Chefs from La Verne, Pasadena, and Pomona will use produce grown locally by college students to prepare a farm to tab...

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Orange County Businesswoman to be Honored at Cal Poly Pomona

February 20, 2018

Update 4/11/18: The Event is SOLD OUT!   An Orange County arborist and businesswoman will receive the 2018 J...

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AMM Students Win Prestigious Scholarships

February 15, 2018

Four apparel merchandising and management students were awarded $5,000 each in a national scholarship competition. Th...

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The new llama

Help Name Our New Llama

February 14, 2018

Cal Poly Pomona has a new llama, and it is asking the campus community to help choose a name for the animal. The Depa...

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Students Plant Forage for Planned Apiary

February 02, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture’s budding bee-keeping operation recently got a big boost. Students from ...

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Strong Turnout for Ag Career Day

January 29, 2018

The Huntley College of Agriculture’s annual Ag Career Day on Jan. 25 drew a strong turnout. More than 400&a...

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ABM Student Wins Trip to USDA Ag Outlook Forum

January 29, 2018

An agribusiness management student will attend a national forum on key issues and topics facing the agricultural indu...

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AMM Professor Gets Recognition

January 29, 2018

A textile industry group has recognized a Cal Poly Pomona professor for outstanding work advising its student chapter...

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Huntley College Hosts Inaugural California Coffee Summit

January 29, 2018

More than 60 people came to the inaugural California Coffee Summit at Cal Poly Pomona to learn about growing coffee i...

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Elam, Earle to be Honored at Faculty-Staff Appreciation Night

January 19, 2018

Two Huntley College of Agriculture instructors were selected by Cal Poly Pomona student-athletes to be recognized for...

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Tour Offers Students View of STEM-Based Ag Careers

January 18, 2018

Sixteen Huntley College of Agriculture students got a glimpse of possible future careers during a December tour of So...

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Associate Professor Chitra Dabas

Dabas to be Honored on Cal Poly Pomona’s “Wall of COOL”

January 17, 2018

An apparel merchandising and management professor has earned recognition for her efforts to utilize technology to enh...

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Professor Jon Phillips

Phillips Named ABM/AgSCI Chair

January 12, 2018

Professor Jon Phillips was named as the new chair of the Department of Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Ag...

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Cal Poly Pomona to Host Summit on Growing Coffee in California

December 15, 2017

POMONA – The era of California-grown coffee has begun. The Huntley College of Agriculture at Cal Poly Pomon...

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Students Gain Experience in Research, Presenting at Conference

December 15, 2017

Students and faculty from the Huntley College of Agriculture presented their findings from various research projects ...

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ARI Showcase Highlights Ag Research Projects

December 13, 2017

Using nanoparticles and visible light to eliminate a pesticide from water. Employing drones with sensors to monitor c...

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Behind the Scenes of the Sunday Horse Show

December 11, 2017

Skylar Ann Martin arrived Sunday morning at the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, a full five hours before the month...

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Donation From Alumnus, Wife, to Create Career Counseling Position

December 07, 2017

A generous donation from an alumnus and his wife will help provide the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture students...

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National Conference Provides Ag Science Student Leadership Training

December 04, 2017

An agricultural science student participated last month in a national conference on leadership development. Heaven To...

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Students, Instructor Network at National Conference

December 04, 2017

Two Huntley College of Agriculture students and an instructor traveled to a national conference in San Diego to netwo...

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Course Gives Students Hands-On Training in Crop Production

November 30, 2017

On a brisk Thursday morning in September, a group of Cal Poly Pomona students picked Valencia oranges at the universi...

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Poinsettia Plants on Sale at Cal Poly Pomona

November 28, 2017

Poinsettia plants are returning to the Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store and the AGRIscapes Greenhouses for the holiday seas...

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"Perfect Horse" Author Shares How Arabians Were Rescued, Brought to Pomona

November 22, 2017

In the last days of the Second World War, U.S. troops mounted a daring mission to rescue Arabian horses from Nazi Ger...

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Discover STEM-Related Careers in Ag

November 15, 2017

Want a career that involves science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? Sign up for the "Careers in Ag&qu...

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Two Huntley College Students Named President's Council Scholars

November 13, 2017

Two human nutrition and food science students were selected to receive this year’s President’s Co...

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Agronomy Society Accepting Scholarship Applications

November 13, 2017

Students in crop production, plant science, and soil science can now apply for a scholarship from an agronomy group. ...

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College Honors Benefactor's Memory with Tree Planting

November 09, 2017

Members of the Dean's Advisory Council, the Department of Apparel Merchandising & Management's advisory board, an...

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Huntley College Staffer Aids Hurricane Relief Effort

November 02, 2017

A longtime Huntley College of Agriculture employee spent nearly two weeks this fall volunteering with the American Re...

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Plant Science Student Has Front-Row Seat at World Series

October 31, 2017

At least one Cal Poly Pomona student has a front-row seat at the World Series games at Dodger Stadium. Oscar Del Real...

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Public Welcome to Pet Spa Day, Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

October 24, 2017

Have a cat or dog? Do they need a vaccine or pampering? Bring them to the Poly Pet Spa Day & Vaccine Clinic on S...

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When Prized Horses Rescued From Nazis Came to Pomona

October 24, 2017

During the final days of World War II, some of the world’s most rare and treasured Arabian horses were resc...

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Student Veterans Invited to Explore Agricultural Careers

October 23, 2017

Student veterans, military dependents, transitioning service members, farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs are invite...

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Public Invited to Beekeeping Workshop

October 23, 2017

What’s the buzz about bees? Find out at a beekeeping workshop on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Cal Poly Pomona. The...

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Success Center Provides Students Advice, Study Hall

October 03, 2017

Students in the Huntley College of Agriculture who need academic advice or somewhere to study have a place they can c...

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Huntley College Well Represented at L.A. County Fair

September 27, 2017

It might have been the Los Angeles County Fair, but the Huntley College of Agriculture had a strong presence. For yea...

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Students Attend National Expo on Heirloom Produce

September 26, 2017

Two Huntley College of Agriculture students traveled to Northern California earlier this month to attend what is bill...

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Farm Bureau Gift to Huntley College Benefits O.C. Students

September 24, 2017

Agricultural students from Orange County will have more scholarship and educational opportunities at Cal Poly Pomona,...

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Students Travel to Thailand to Work with Elephants, Pets

September 22, 2017

Thirteen animal health science students from the Huntley College of Agriculture went on once-in-a-lifetime trip to Th...

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Tickets on Sale for Pumpkin Festival

August 31, 2017

Cal Poly Pomona will celebrate a milestone on Oct. 7 and 8 with its 25th Pumpkin Festival. The event, which will be h...

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Associate Professor Eileen Cullen

Food Safety Grant to Aid Urban Farmers

August 24, 2017

A plant science professor is using $120,000 in grants from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the C...

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Kids From Pomona Library Visit Horse Center

August 22, 2017

The group of children sitting on hay bales finished reading the book to the white Arabian mare. They looked up and as...

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Arabian Horse Production Sale Shatters Records

August 08, 2017

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center shattered records at its Third Annual Production Sale on Aug. 2 The center sold...

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Midge the Llama, 1997-2017

August 03, 2017

We are sad to report that we have lost one of the most popular figures on campus: Midge the Llama. Midge passed away ...

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In Memoriam: Bonnita Farmer

August 01, 2017

Dr. Bonnita Farmer, a former professor and former chair of the Department of Human Nutrition & Food Science, has ...

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In Memoriam: Henry Cherner

July 25, 2017

Henry Cherner, a Los Angeles fashion industry pioneer and a long-time supporter of the Department of Apparel Merchand...

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Center Holds Horse Camp for Youth

July 18, 2017

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center hosted 48 children in three, week-long horse camps this summer. The horse camps...

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Students Discover STEM-Related Careers in Agriculture

July 17, 2017

Fourteen Cal Poly Pomona students spent three days last month touring farms and businesses to learning about STEM-rel...

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Students Travel to Costa Rica to Learn About Agriculture

July 17, 2017

Fourteen Cal Poly Pomona students attended a three-week study abroad course this summer in Costa Rica to learn about ...

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Huntley College Accepting Nominations for 2018 Award

July 13, 2017

Update: the nomination period is now closed. The Huntley College of Agriculture is accepting nominations for the 2018...

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Faculty Win Grants for Classroom Improvements, Equipment

July 05, 2017

Four Huntley College of Agriculture faculty were awarded campus grants to improve classrooms or purchase equipment fo...

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Kilduff, Senanayake Appointed to Interim Positions

June 29, 2017

Peter Kilduff was named the interim associate dean for the Huntley College of Agriculture, while Muditha Senanayake w...

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Student Takes Second at Horse Show Nationals

June 13, 2017

A member of Cal Poly Pomona’s horse show team took second place in her event at the Intercollegiate Horse S...

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Huntley College of Agriculture Celebrates Commencement

June 12, 2017

Family and friends were on hand June 9 as the Huntley College of Agriculture celebrated Commencement.  The c...

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From Great Minds Come Great Wines

June 06, 2017

Cal Poly Pomona’s latest Horsehill Vineyards vintage, a 2016 Zinfandel rosé, received Gold Medal r...

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Lisa Kessler

Kessler Named Interim Dean

June 06, 2017

Lisa Kessler has been named the interim dean of the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture by Provost Sylvia Alva. Sh...

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Embracing Her Roots in Agriculture

June 05, 2017

Farming flows in Fabiola Perez’s blood. Both of her parents’ families have long worked in agricul...

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Students Present Asian Citrus Psyllid Research Findings

June 05, 2017

From studying insect coloration and feeding behavior, Huntley College of Agriculture students are performing research...

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Faculty Awarded Time to Work on Projects

June 01, 2017

Three Huntley College of Agriculture faculty were awarded release time under the Provost’s Teacher-Scholar ...

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Professor, Adviser Honored for Work in Housing Program

June 01, 2017

An animal and veterinary sciences professor and a Huntley College of Agriculture advisor were recognized as Outstandi...

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Spring Festival Puts Focus on Farming, Fun

May 26, 2017

A revamped Cal Poly Pomona festival drew about 2,500 people on Saturday, May 13, to the AGRIscapes Outreach Center. T...

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Holz-Clause to Depart Huntley College

May 19, 2017

Mary Holz-Clause is leaving her post as dean of the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture to become chancellor at the...

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Pet Expo, Kiss the Pig Contest Draws Crowds

May 10, 2017

Exotic birds, turtles and police K-9s were just some of the animals on display at the Second Annual Poly Pet Expo at ...

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HNFS Alum, Staff Member Earn Honors

May 08, 2017

A Human Nutrition & Food Science alumna and staff member were honored April 27 with the Cal Poly Pomona Center fo...

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Cal Poly Pomona, Huntley College Honor Distinguished Alums

May 04, 2017

Two Huntley College of Agriculture alumni were honored by Cal Poly Pomona for their professional achievements, commun...

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Alum Wins "Wall of COOL" Honor from Cal Poly Pomona

May 03, 2017

A plant science lecturer and alumnus has been recognized on Cal Poly Pomona’s “Wall of COOL&#...

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Huntley COA Offers Leadership Class for Juniors & Seniors

May 01, 2017

Are you a junior or senior? Are you interested in becoming an industry leader? Then apply for AG 499 for the fall qua...

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Horses, Hats & Southern Hospitality at the Derby Day Garden Party 2017

April 27, 2017

Horses, hats and Southern hospitality will all feature on Saturday, May 6, at the Second Annual Derby Day Garden Part...

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MANNRS Students Star on Flight

April 27, 2017

Eleven Huntley College of Agriculture students flew to the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related S...

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Spring Harvest Farm to Table Dinner a Huge Success

April 27, 2017

The Huntley College of Agriculture honored two leaders of the California agriculture industry on April 22 at its Thir...

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Dean's Advisory Council Adds Three Students

April 21, 2017

Three students have joined the Dean’s Advisory Council. They are Jordan Munday Garris, Viral Shukla, and Ba...

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A child meets a sheep

Spring on the Farm Festival to Offer Family Fun

April 20, 2017

Pet a goat, plant a seed, ride a hay wagon or pick up beautiful student-grown flowers for Mother’s Day. Enj...

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Students learn about artichoke farming in the Western Growers' Careers in Ag Tour

Discover STEM-Related Careers in Ag Tour

April 19, 2017

Did you know that there are thousands of high-paying rewarding jobs in agriculture? The U.S. Department of Agricultur...

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Pumba the Pig at the 2016 Pet Expo

Cal Poly Pomona Pet Expo & Spa Returns

April 17, 2017

The Department of Animal & Veterinary Sciences will celebrate National Pet Week by holding a pet expo and pet spa...

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Students, Faculty, Staff of the Year Award Recipients Named

April 11, 2017

The Department of Human Nutrition and Food Science is well represented among the recipients of the Huntley College of...

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Kawamura, Soares to Receive Jim Hicks Agricultural Achievement Award

March 29, 2017

A former state agriculture secretary and a prominent attorney are the Huntley College of Agriculture’s hono...

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Henry Cherner, managing partner of AIMS360, talks to AMM students about his software.

AMM Receives Software from Industry Leader

March 21, 2017

Apparel merchandising and management students will have expanded access to cutting-edge industry software, thanks to ...

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Cal Poly Pomona Team Takes Eighth Place in National Competition

March 21, 2017

A Cal Poly Pomona team finished in eighth place at the 2017 National Collegiate Landscape Competition. The team was o...

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Tomatozania Draws Tomato Fans

March 21, 2017

Crowds flocked to Tomatozania at the plant science greenhouses on March 10-12 to choose from over 200 varieties of to...

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All About Midge the Llama

March 16, 2017

She’s got snaggly teeth, bulgy eyes, and fur that is sometimes matted with leaves and smells like a barnyar...

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AGRIscapes to Host "Spring on the Farm" Egg Hunt on April 8

March 14, 2017

(updated 3/22/2017)Go on a hay ride, visit the children’s garden and pet farm animals at Cal Poly Pomona&am...

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Cal Poly Pomona students measure the growth of a coffee plant

Cal Poly Pomona Experiments with Growing Coffee

March 07, 2017

Cal Poly Pomona makes beer, grows grapes for wine, and oranges for freshly-squeezed orange juice. In a few years, you...

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Pachet Bryant

AMM Student Wins $5,000 Scholarship

March 02, 2017

Pachet Bryant, a fashion retailing senior in apparel merchandising and management, has won $5,000 through the Young M...

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Faculty Members Win Grants

March 02, 2017

Two members of the Huntley College of Agriculture faculty have won grant awards to support their research and teachin...

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Main entrees from the 2016 Spring Harvest Dinner

Tickets on Sale for Spring Harvest Farm to Table Dinner

February 21, 2017

Enjoy a special night under the stars, featuring a unique dining experience from outstanding local chefs that include...

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Get Your Tomatoes at Tomatozania!

February 20, 2017

It is time to plant your tomatoes! Choose from more than 200 varieties of tomatoes at our annual Tomatozania Plant Sa...

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Arabian Horse Center Hires Expert to Oversee Herd Breeding & Health

February 16, 2017

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center has hired an internationally-recognized leader in the Arabian horse industry to...

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Cal Poly Pomona Team Takes 2nd Place in National Turf Competition

February 16, 2017

They fought to the bitter end, only to come up a little short. For the second year in a row, a team of Cal Poly Pomon...

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Going Green Through Composting

February 16, 2017

If you’ve noticed an odor recently near Cal Poly Pomona, it’s probably because the farm at the Do...

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Horse Show Team Named Champions

February 08, 2017

Cal Poly Pomona’s Western Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) team won a championship at a Jan. 2...

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School children sampling Cal Poly Pomona-grown fruits and vegetables

AGRIscapes Open for Field Trips by Schoolchildren, Youth Organizations

February 07, 2017

Expect to see school busses arriving at AGRIscapes this spring. Starting in April and running through mid-June, the f...

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Student talks with company representatives at 2017 Ag Career Day

Companies Meet Students at Ag Career Day

January 25, 2017

Forty businesses and agencies came looking for prospective interns and employees during the 2017 Ag Career Day on Jan...

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The new tractor

College Buys State-of-the-Art Tractor

January 23, 2017

There’s a new addition about to prowl around Cal Poly Pomona’s fields and pastures. No, it&#8...

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Poinsettia plants in the greenhouse

Poinsettia Plants Sell Out

January 23, 2017

The first holiday poinsettia plant sale in 13 years was a success. Thanks to both loyal and new customers, the Plant ...

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Lisa Alley-Zarkades

Alumni Spotlight: Lisa Alley-Zarkades ('82, foods and nutrition)

January 19, 2017

Job Title: Vice President — Commercial Development of Animal Wellness Employer: HORN Accomplishmen...

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Alexis Camberos and Joshua Klockman at a tour of the Yuma Desalting Plant

Students Learn About STEM-related Careers in Ag on Tour

January 12, 2017

Eleven Cal Poly Pomona students had the opportunity to learn about STEM-related careers in agriculture during a three...

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Sean McLaughlin

From the Front Lawn to the Super Bowl

December 12, 2016

When Sean McLaughlin was 10 years old, his father taught him how to mow the lawns at their family’s Chino H...

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Schoolchildren in the AGRIscapes Children's Garden

AGRIscapes Increases Outreach Efforts

December 12, 2016

This fall was a busy season at the AGRIscapes center at Cal Poly Pomona. Opened in 2001 as an agricultural demonstrat...

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Associate Dean Lisa Kessler and Professor Broc Sandelin with the Chinese delegation

College Welcomes Chinese Delegation

December 12, 2016

Associate Dean Lisa Kessler and Broc Sandelin, professor and chair of the Department of Animal & Veterinary Scien...

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Plant Science Professor Valerie Mellano presents at the ARI Showcase

Research on Display: Huntley College Hosts ARI Showcase

December 01, 2016

Can barn owls prevent gophers and voles from damaging vineyards? Could a vaccine prevent chickens from dying of a res...

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Don Huntley

Huntley Honored at College Naming Ceremony

November 30, 2016

Don Huntley makes no bones about his love of Cal Poly Pomona. So when the alumnus stood before a crowd of more than 3...

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Ag college news

Plant Science Collaborates on $300,000 Video Grant

November 30, 2016

The Department of Plant Science collaborated on a proposal that won a nearly $300,000 grant to develop instructional ...

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Carol Pow Sang with Professor Harmit Singh

Graduate Student Takes First Prize

November 16, 2016

Carol Pow Sang, a graduate student in nutrition and food science, took first prize in a poster competition this summe...

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Poly Pack

Poly Pack Now Available for Public

November 07, 2016

Poly Pack is now available for the general public to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the Cal Poly Pom...

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Poinsettia in the Nursery

Cal Poly Pomona Nursery Brings Back Poinsettia Sale for Holidays

November 07, 2016

The Plant Sciences Nursery will sell Cal Poly Pomona-grown poinsettia plants for the holiday season for the first tim...

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Bill DuBois (center) with son, Bill Jr. (right), and grandson, Will, at his El Centro farm

From the Voorhis Campus to Sacramento: Oldest Living Alum Recalls Ag Career

October 28, 2016

Bill DuBois has seen a lot in his time. The El Centro resident attended Cal Poly Pomona when it was still known as th...

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Students observe an artichoke farming operation

Western Growers Offers Students STEM-related Careers Tour

October 27, 2016

Are you interested in finding a high-paying, STEM-related career opportunity in California agriculture? Western Growe...

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Don Huntley

University, College of Agriculture to Honor Don Huntley

October 27, 2016

Cal Poly Pomona students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited Friday, Nov. 18, to meet and honor the namesake of t...

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Metheny, Panquin and Dean Mary Holz-Clause

ABM Students Gain Insight at Grocers Conference

October 27, 2016

Two Huntley College of Agriculture students traveled to Palm Springs in September to attend the annual California Gro...

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D. Arthur "Art" Boster

In Memoriam: D. Arthur "Art" Boster

September 27, 2016

D. Arthur (Art) Boster, a former lecturer in the Department of Animal & Veterinary Services, died on Sept. 3. He ...

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A professor and students work in a nutrition lab

College of Agriculture Seeks Lecturers

September 26, 2016

The College of Agriculture is seeking to expand its lecturer pool in each of its five departments. The college invite...

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Don Huntley

College of Agriculture Named for Alumnus, Benefactor, Don Huntley

September 20, 2016

Cal Poly Pomona will name its College of Agriculture after 1960 alumnus Don B. Huntley, who has pledged a transformat...

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Ag college news

Internships Broaden Students' Horizons

September 16, 2016

Several College of Agriculture students got to travel around the country and the world this summer and gain experienc...

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Student shears a sheep

College Shears Sheep, Donates Wool to Charity

September 07, 2016

The college has donated about 500 pounds of wool shorn from Cal Poly Pomona sheep to a nonprofit that helps provide b...

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CP Rumor Has It

Cal Poly Pomona-bred Horses Excel at National Competition

August 16, 2016

Three Arabian horses that were born and bred at Cal Poly Pomona won titles last month at a national competition.&...

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Arabian Horse Center

Arabian Horse Center Holds Successful Production Sale

August 11, 2016

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center raised $32,300 by selling eight horses Aug. 3 in its second annual online aucti...

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CP Enchante on a training ride

Arabian Horse Center to Hold 2nd Annual Production Sale, Auction

August 03, 2016

Buyers from across the country are expected to bid Wednesday, Aug. 3, on eight Arabian horses born and raised on the ...

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A Poly Pack of fruits and vegetables

Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Coming to Cal Poly Pomona Community

August 02, 2016

There’s nothing like freshly picked fruits and vegetables, and the campus community can get them straight f...

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Greenhouse Exterior

College Opens Greenhouse for Asian Citrus Psyllid Research

July 25, 2016

To advance efforts to limit the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid, which can carry the deadly citrus plant disease H...

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Hicks Scholarship Recipients to Intern Overseas

June 15, 2016

Three College of Agriculture students will spend their summers overseas thanks to the Jim Hicks International Scholar...

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Students Share Research Findings at Asian Citrus Psyllid Symposium

June 15, 2016

More than 20 students made presentations at the 3rd Annual Asian Citrus Psyllid Student Research Symposium. The Asian...

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Dean's Council Gains Three New Members

June 14, 2016

A produce industry leader and two students were added to the Dean’s Council. Karen Caplan is the president ...

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Ag college news

College of Agriculture Celebrates 2016 Commencement

June 14, 2016

With pomp and circumstance, nearly 500 students graduated at the College of Agriculture’s Commencement cere...

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Nathaly Aquino

From Foods & Nutrition to Preparing Diets for Insects: One Student's Journey

June 03, 2016

When Nathaly Aquino first came to Cal Poly Pomona, she enrolled as a foods and nutrition major with the goal of becom...

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MANRRS students with Dr. Anna Soper

Students Travel to MANRRS Conference

June 01, 2016

Four College of Agriculture students attended a national conference held by the nonprofit Minorities in Agriculture, ...

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Livestock Show Team Takes Home Awards

June 01, 2016

The Cal Poly Pomona Livestock Show Team took home several awards in a March competition. Eight team members participa...

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Gamma Sigma Delta Inducts New Members

May 19, 2016

The College of Agriculture held its annual induction banquet for Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society for Agriculture...

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Mark Me Famous tries to get a closer look at the book, The Black Stallion, as 4th graders from Kellogg Elementary School read to horses.

Schoolchildren Read "The Black Stallion" to Arabian Horses

May 19, 2016

Thirty-two local schoolchildren visited the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center on Wednesday, May 18, to read their fav...

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David. Lannom

Mr. David Lannom ('70, Ornamental Horticulture)

May 16, 2016

David Lannom, the 1996 Distinguished Alumnus from the College of Agriculture and a former longtime nursery employee, ...

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The Godfreys

Fallbrook Couple Named College of Agriculture 2016 Distinguished Alumni

April 26, 2016

Tony and Sue Godfrey, Class of '69 and '70, President and Vice President, Olive Hill Greenhouses Inc. A friendship t...

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Derby Day Garden Party Invitation

Arabian Horse Center to Hold First Derby Day Garden Party

April 25, 2016

Come enjoy the Derby Day Garden Party on Saturday, May 7, at the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center. The party will be...

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Students with horses

ARABIAN HORSE CENTER: Surprise Donation to Send Students to Horse Clinic

April 21, 2016

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center received an unexpected donation of $3,500 earlier this year that it will use to...

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AVS to Celebrate National Pet Week with Expo, Spa

April 21, 2016

The Department of Animal & Veterinary Sciences will celebrate National Pet Week by holding a pet expo and pet spa...

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Edwin Arriola

AVS Alum Travels World to Become Veterinarian

April 20, 2016

Edwin Arriola’s journey toward becoming a veterinarian may have started at Cal Poly Pomona, but it took man...

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From the Earth Day at Spadra Farm

April 19, 2016

Spadra Farm was in the campus news earlier this year, but how many in the Cal Poly Pomona community know where it is ...

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Marie Nagano and her Australian shepherd Lacey

Livestock Tech Trains to Become Dog Judge

April 18, 2016

Marie Nagano loves animals and get can’t enough of them. As a livestock technician at Cal Poly Pomona, Naga...

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CP Guncyn Roses and his owner and rider Kirsten Luedde

Cal Poly Pomona-bred Arabian Named Horse of the Year

April 16, 2016

A Cal Poly Pomona-bred horse was named Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Exhibitor Horse of the Year by the United State...

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Strawberry Festival Brings the Past to Life

April 15, 2016

Strawberries, tractors and classic cars will fill the fields near Cal Poly Pomona’s Farm Store on Saturday,...

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College Announces 2016 Award Winners

April 13, 2016

The College of Agriculture has chosen recipients for its year-end awards. Agricultural science student Bret Timmons w...

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Suzanne Kellon

Kellon Joins Dean's Advisory Council

March 16, 2016

A nutrition expert is the latest addition to the Dean's Advisory Council. Suzanne Kellon is the associate director fo...

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Army medics getting instruction at the Beef Unit

AVS Provides Training to U.S. Army Medics

March 11, 2016

Nine U.S. Army combat medics received training in basic veterinary aid last month at the College of Agriculture. The ...

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Jeff Burch

Burch Joins Dean's Council

March 10, 2016

Agribusiness banker Jeff Burch has joined the Dean’s Council. Burch is managing director/team lead of Bank ...

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Table setting from Spring Harvest 2015

Spring Harvest 2016

February 29, 2016

Farm fresh food grown by College of Agriculture students is on the menu Saturday, April 9, for the 2nd Annua...

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Student Leadership Class Visits Sacramento

February 16, 2016

The 2016 College of Agriculture Leadership Class culminated its fall quarter with a trip to Sacramento to observe sta...

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Carol Berg Sloan

Sloan Joins Dean's Advisory Council

February 09, 2016

Registered dietitian/nutritionist and independent consultant Carol Berg Sloan has joined the Dean’s Advisor...

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Donor Gives Cart to Horse Center

February 04, 2016

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center has a brand new, utility golf cart, thanks to a long-time supporter. Don C. Mos...

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Lyle McNeal

Alumni Spotlight: Lyle McNeal, '64 Animal Husbandry

February 04, 2016

Lyle McNeal has distinguished himself as an animal science professor for more than 45 years, including the last 37 at...

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Lisa Kessler

Kessler Named Associate Dean

January 05, 2016

Lisa Kessler was appointed as associate dean of the College of Agriculture after holding the post in an interim capac...

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A CPP-bred Arabian competing at the U.S. Arabian Nationals

CPP-Bred Horses Take Home Titles at National Championships

December 15, 2015

Eight horses that were bred at Cal Poly Pomona won titles this fall at the U.S. Arabian Horse National Championships....

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CP Rock On Visits Special Needs Kids

Video: Cal Poly Pomona-bred Horse Visits Special Needs Kids

December 11, 2015

Little Light House House, A Morning with Rock On from Trees Media on Vimeo. A horse that was bred at the W.K. Kellog...

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Melanie Avina, Professor Lisa Kessler and Rafa Cuadras at the HACU conference

HACU Conference an Experience for Students

December 02, 2015

Two College of Agriculture students had the privilege of attending the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universit...

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Students Help Beautify Arabian Horse Center

November 25, 2015

Forty College of Agriculture students spent part of a Saturday giving back to the campus community by helping to beau...

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Students Compete in Food Marketing Challenge

November 18, 2015

Five College of Agriculture students traveled to Philadelphia last month to participate in an intercollegiate food ma...

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West Covina Food & Wine Festival Organizers

West Covina Food & Wine Festival Raises Money for Scholarships

September 18, 2015

The inaugural West Covina Food & Wine Festival raised $2,500 this summer for scholarships in the College of Agric...

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Students at South Coast Winery

Students Harvest, Deliver Grapes to Winemaker

September 11, 2015

College of Agriculture students harvested and delivered two-and-a-half tons of grapes from campus vineyards to South ...

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Food Science Society honored by the Institute of Food Technologists Association

Food Science Students Excel

September 09, 2015

The fall quarter is only days away from starting, but food science students already have accomplished a lot so far th...

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Mackenzie Hays works at Pet Trade Show in Las Vegas

Students Work Pet Trade Show in Las Vegas

August 31, 2015

Several College of Agriculture students had the opportunity this summer to work at Superzoo, one of the largest trade...

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Students Travel to Last Frontier to Learn About Food Safety

August 18, 2015

Jenny Hoang went to the Last Frontier this summer to learn about food safety. The fourth-year food science and techno...

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Arabians at sunset

Horse Center Holds Successful First Online Auction

August 10, 2015

The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center grossed nearly $75,000 in its first online horse auction. The center put up 18 ...

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College Holds Luncheon for Industry Partners

August 04, 2015

The College of Agriculture held a luncheon at AGRIscapes last week for more than 20 of its industry partners.Dean Mar...

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Livestock Team Takes Top Honors at State Fair

July 31, 2015

A team from Cal Poly Pomona took home top honors from the California State Fair last week for breeding Dorset sheep. ...

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Summer Job Opportunity in Urban Agriculture

July 14, 2015

Are you interested in urban and community agriculture? Would you like to gain experience in this emerging field with ...

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Harmit Singh and Shelton Murinda

Singh, Murinda Appointed to New Positions

July 09, 2015

Two faculty members were appointed to new positions in the College of Agriculture. Harmit Singh, an associate profess...

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Wanted: Grad Students for AG100 TA Jobs

June 24, 2015

The College of Agriculture is seeking graduate students to work this fall as teaching assistants for AG100. AG100 is ...

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West Covina Food & Wine Festival

Inaugural West Covina Food and Wine Festival to Support College of Agriculture Scholarships

June 17, 2015

Alumni and friends of the College of Agriculture are invited to the inaugural West Covina Food & Wine Festival, w...

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College of Agriculture Graduate Raises His Diploma

College of Agriculture Celebrates Commencement

June 15, 2015

Nearly 450 students graduated from the College of Agriculture on Saturday night in a festive celebration. In caps and...

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Mary Romo

Romo to Help College Find Event Sponsorships

June 11, 2015

The College of Agriculture has hired Mary Romo as a part-time employee to help secure sponsors for fundraising and ou...

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"Focus on the Future" Gives Students Skills and Confidence for Job Market

May 22, 2015

When he was young, Lucio Zepeda thought he would follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become a veterin...

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ABM 405 students on a trip to Utah for a student marketing competition.

Get a Free iPad, Travel the Country and Learn Marketing Research

May 13, 2015

How would you like to take a class where you get a free iPad and textbooks? Or that allows you to travel to other par...

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Sonia Rios

Ag Alumna Follows in Father's Footsteps

May 07, 2015

When Sonia Rios was a child, she spent a lot of time on a citrus grove managed by her father. The memory is a fond on...

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College of Agriculture Logo 2015

Alumni Named to the Green Industry Hall of Fame

April 29, 2015

Four College of Agriculture alumni were named to the Green Industry Hall of Fame. The inductees are: Don Brinkerhoff ...

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Teresa Becker

Becker Named 2015 Alumna of the Year

April 28, 2015

Teresa Becker discovered the value of a learn-by-doing education when she was just 8. She and her father bought a se...

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2015 Ag Career Day Deemed Success

April 21, 2015

Hundreds of students flocked to Ag Career Day at Cal Poly Pomona to prepare for their futures while employers came lo...

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College Names Advisor, Teacher, Student and Staff of the Year

April 13, 2015

The College of Agriculture has selected its advisor, teacher, student and staff employee of the year. The 2014-15 Mac...

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Alumni Professor for a Day

February 27, 2015

We’re looking for alumni who are interested in coming back to campus to participate as a Professor for a Da...

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Hostetler

Hostetler Honored

February 27, 2015

The university honored Plant Science Professor Dan Hostetler at the annual Provost’s Awards for Excellence ...

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Ag Career Day

February 26, 2015

We are bringing back Ag Career Day to the college. This year’s event is scheduled for April 14, 10 a.m. to ...

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Student Trip to the 2015 Ag Expo

February 11, 2015

Students from the College of Agriculture will take a Feb. 11 trip to the 2015 World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. They wi...

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Craig Walters

AGRIscapes Gets New Employee to Handle Community Outreach

January 01, 2015

The College of Agriculture has hired a new employee to develop community outreach efforts and increase public awarene...

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Award in livestock show

Livestock Show Team Wins Top Award at State Fair

January 01, 2015

The Cal Poly Pomona Livestock Show Team took home the Premier Exhibitor Award last summer at the California State Fai...

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Emily Creegan

Grad Student Travels to Haiti to Learn About "Humanure"

January 01, 2015

Agricultural sciences graduate student Emily Creegan spent five days in Haiti last October learning about eco-sanitat...

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Kenneth H. McKeever

Animal Science Alum Named to Scientific Advisory Board

January 01, 2015

A CPP alumnus was named to the Association of Racing Commissioners International’s scientific advisory boar...

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DPD Exam

Students Pass DPD Exam with Flying Colors

January 01, 2015

All of the Cal Poly Pomona students who took the Didactic Program in Dietetics exam in the first half of 2014 passed ...

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students

Focus on the Future

January 01, 2015

Seven undergraduates successfully completed a USDA-funded program designed to give leadership skills to Hispanic stud...

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College of Agriculture: Growing the Future

College Gets New Tagline

January 01, 2015

Thanks to Nancy Merlino and her classes’ efforts, we have a new tagline for the college. It is—&a...

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Farm Squad

Farm Squad

January 01, 2015

A new program is bringing hundreds of elementary school students to campus to teach them about the importance of agri...

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Eileen-Cullen

Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Conference

January 01, 2015

Plant Science Associate Professor Eileen Cullen attended the fourth annual Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Conference ...

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Internship Opportunities

January 01, 2015

Our students are regularly checking our internship webpage for opportunities. If you know of any, please contact Dani...

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spring harvest

Spring Harvest Farm to Table Dinner

January 01, 2015

Dean Mary Holz-Clause and the College of Agriculture community are holding a Saturday, March 21, celebration of South...

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Discarded Produce

Discarded Produce Helps Save Money, Puts Livestock in Hog Heaven

December 08, 2014

The hogs could hear and see the white pickup truck driving slowly down the dirt lane toward their pen. They clustered...

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Ag Secretary Vilsack

U.S. Ag Secretary Visits Cal Poly Pomona

October 13, 2014

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack toured the AGRIscapes facility in October, visiting the Farm Store and receivi...

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