July-August 2024

Javier E. Castillo (Orland, CA) Fall 2024 School: CSU Chico Major: Agribusiness One day I want to become a farm manager. I love being outdoors; I want to be able to drive around and tell how my trees are doing or what they need to produce the maximum yield possible. Ysabel Charter (Arbuckle, CA) Fall 2024 School: Cal Poly, SLO Major: Agriculture I am confident that I will bring a new and fresh perspective to the farm and play a vital role in processing and creating products out of the almonds my dad produces. I wholeheartedly

Ryann Dennis (Maxwell, CA) Fall 2024 School: Texas Tech University Major: Ag Education I want to share my love and

knowledge for the agriculture industry. During my time at Texas Tech, I plan to take advantage of every learning

opportunity. Agricultural educators play a vital role in benefiting our society and I wish to teach and prepare students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices.

Bailee Haywood (Maxwell, CA) Fall 2024 School: University of Mississippi Major: Bio-Environmental Science As an arborist, I can help promote a healthy lifestyle through tree science and new regenerative agriculture practices. This will not only strengthen

believe that I will help progress the almond industry by creating nutritious products that will give consumers new and innovative choices.

the California farmer but also help feed the world with high quality, nutritional commodities. I find the process of growing agriculture products fascinating and am eager to share that passion in my future career.

Cadence DeCoite (Modesto, CA) Fall 2024 School: Modesto Junior College Major: Ag Education I will graduate from Modesto Junior College in spring 2024 with my associate degree then transfer to CSU Fresno in the fall of 2024. My

Mackenzie Hoekstra (Ripon, CA) Fall 2024 School: Oklahoma State University Major: Ag Communications I have been surrounded by agriculture by living on a dairy farm and, more recently, almond orchards. I’ve built relationships with many people in

major will be agriculture education. I hope to graduate from CSU Fresno in spring 2026 and start my teaching credential program in fall 2026.

different agriculture careers and gained many skills through various activities that will benefit my agriculture career. I am excited to attend OSU where I can further my education and knowledge in the agriculture industry.

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