July-August 2025

GROWING THE GOODNESS

Adrian Soto – Cal Poly SLO (Ag Education) My dream is to become an

Mariana Etchamendy – Cal Poly SLO (Plant & Soil Science) I plan to support growers in California

agriculture teacher. I’m eager to inspire the next generation of students, just as my ag teachers inspired me to be a better leader in

by managing tree health and pest management by becoming a Pest Control Advisor and a Certified Crop Advisor focusing on permanent nut crops. I would also like to integrate sustainable agriculture with the use of our livestock in winter sanitation. I would like to find the correct balance of chemicals and pesticides when needed but explore the use of more natural methods as well. Joseph Oliveira – Cal Poly SLO (Ag Systems Management) My goal is to become an agriculture engineer and start my own

school, county and state. Throughout my time in FFA, I developed leadership skills through my roles as a cabin leader at Calvin Crest and a campfire leader at 4-H Camp Sylvester. I’m committed to making a difference in agricultural education and preparing students to be leaders in the industry. Sara Garcia – College of the Sequoias (2025) and CSU Fresno (2027) (Ag Education)

In high school, I found a supportive community in the Farmersville FFA chapter. I plan to major in agricultural education and dream of owning a

engineering business in the Central Valley. My projects will improve the farmer’s life by applying scientific

principles, technology, and mathematics to solve problems for California agriculture. I would also like to give back to my family dairy (Joe Oliveira Dairy) and almond orchard (The Almond Orchard) by helping generate a steady economy for both farms. Cesar Ramos – Modesto Jr. College then Cal Poly SLO or UC Davis (Soil & Crop Science)

citrus grove and donating the fruit to local FFA citrus competitions. I wish to educate and inspire a new generation of students, fostering an understanding of agricultural knowledge and advocacy. I want to empower my students to pursue their interests and create their own journeys within FFA and beyond. Logan Rose – Cal Poly SLO (Ag Science) Some of my fondest childhood memories are helping my grandmother pick pears in the

I plan to become an agronomist to give back to the community that has given my family so much. I’d like to work for a company, like Simplot,

orchard and checking irrigation in the vineyard with my dad. I will major

that can use my expertise. This will benefit society because the world is going to need farmers and people involved in agriculture. I plan to help my community by being able to feed them and advance the agriculture field in Stanislaus County.

in wine and viticulture and work to positively impact the grape-growing industry and carry on my family’s farming legacy. I will advocate for all the ag industries by actively working to solve problems impacting farmers. I would also like to volunteer in my local 4-H and FFA programs, to inspire youth to get involved in ag.

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