MJC Agricultural & Environmental Sciences E-News

January 29, 2020

In this Edition: Mr. Hobby's Retiring!

Winter Classic Jackpot

Scholarships Due Jan 31

Livestock Sale

Ag EngineeringConference

Field Day - Save theDate

Ag AmbassadorConference

Parli Pro Contest -Volunteers

Calendar:

January

31st - Farm Bureau RoadShow

February

1st - Parli Pro Contest

6th - Ag Tech Summit7th - East WaterCoalition Meeting

8th - Equine Event

Mr. Hobby is Retiring

Apply for graduation!

Are you finishing at MJC in the Fall, Spring,or Summer? APPLY TODAY to receive your

AS, AS-T or Certificate of Achievement!

You do NOT automatically receive yourdegree when you are finished, but must apply

and turn in to Enrollment Services Office.

Need help? Find Michael in Ag 126 orPathways.

Associate Application Certificate Application

Scholarships Due : January 31st

MJC Scholarship

Don't forget to check out https://www.mjc.edu/instruction/agens/scholarships.php tosee a detailed list of agriculture scholarships. Deadlines vary for each one, so check backoften for updates!

Winter Classic Cattle Jackpot

On January 24th and 25th,the Modesto JuniorCollege Animal ScienceProgram hosted the10th annual, MJC WinterCattle Classic. We hostedan approximate 140exhibitors andapproximately 200 head ofheifers and steers.

There was no shortage on help, over 50 students showed up to help throughoutthe weekend. A very successful event hosted by MJC Animal Science Club! Wewant to thank everyone that came out to help make this a successful show!

Upcoming event; Livestock Contest at the MJC Field Day on March 21st andsmall animal Spring Classic Jackpot on April 3-4th. Let us know if you want toget involved!

By: Allison Kidd, Sophomore

Livestock Sale

This years sale was held on January 18, 2020 in the MJC ACE Pavilion. Both Swine andSheep Units had the opportunity to place their own animals in the sale ultimately

promoting our programs and showing what the Modesto Junior College Livestock Unitshas to offer. The sale was successful for both swine and sheep/goats. There were 75 pigsin the WD Sale and 8 of those were MJC pigs. The Sheep Unit held their very own pen

sale that was very beneficial to their program. There were about 300 people in attendancethroughout the day. The Modesto Junior College Agriculture Department was well

represented through our amazing students that helped at the sales. Thank you to all whomade this event successful, it could not have ran as smoothly as it did without you!

By: Corie Lee Falaschi, Sophomore

- State Holstein Convention -

This past weekend we had twostudents get recognized at theCalifornia Holstein Convention. Ourown MJC Alumni Vincent Migliazzowas awarded the A.J. Quist MemorialYoung Breeder of the Year Award.Also, our current student Aspen Silvahas received a scholarship fromWorld Wide Sires, LTD.Congratulations, we are so proud ofyour hard work!

- MJC Field Day -

SAVE THE DATE! - March 21st, 2020 -

The annual MJC FFA Field day is around the corner! We will be in great need ofstudent volunteers for this event. Above is each contest that will be available at ourfield day along with the advisor in charge of the event. If you see a contest you arefamiliar with or would like to become more involved, do not hesitate to talk with thecontest head. We will be heavily prepping for the contest, so the sooner you becomeinvolved the better! We are in need of student chairs for contest, as well as allaround volunteers. If you are not sure what contest to sign up for, but would like tohelp, talk with one of your ag professors and they will point you in the rightdirection.

Make sure to sign up!

Ag Engineering Conference

MJC students had the honor ofparticipating in the inaugural rally forASABE California/ Nevada over theweekend at UC Davis. During the twodays, they were there MJC studentsparticipated in lectures, Industry tours, anda design project. Students heard from a

variety of speakers ranging fromBiologists, USDA scientists and Industrialmanufacturers for the food industry.Ambria Schneringer a sophomore had thisto say about the rally “It was amazing tosee the number of opportunities thatASABE has to offer me in not only myeducation but also my future career. I wasable to meet a lot of people that I lookforward to working in years to come.”During the rally elections were held, andTaylor Hunt was elected Vice President.The next year’s rally will be held at CalPoly.

By: Taylor Hunt, Sophomore

Ag Ambassador Conference

This past weekend theModesto Junior College AgAmbassadors attended theCalifornia State Conference inCal Poly San Luis Obispo.Friday evening, the studentstoured the Cal Poly campusand met with the other collegeattending the conference.Opening ceremonies were thenext morning, followed bynumerous guest speakers fromthe ag industry. After lunch, the students attended an "industry mixer," where they wereable to visit and get to know the guest speakers.

Saturday night, the conference provided dinner and a social/dance for the attendingcollege. The following day, everyone was split into different workshops that were hostedby different colleges including Cal Poly, SLO, Fresno State, and UC Davis. Theconference was wrapped up with Dr. Joe Sabol, a Cal Poly Ag Ed Professor. Overall, allthe MJC students enjoyed the trip and represented our college well.

By: Marco Marsigli, Sophomore

Parli Pro Contest - VO

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department develop and further ouroutreach to our community and our

students.

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Modesto, CA 95354

farmnews@stanfarmbureau.org

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