California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is fortunate enough to have a large variety of agriculture units conveniently located right on campus. These agriculture units allow students to have a hands-on experience in everything from animals such as pigs and cows, to meat processing and food safety. The units employ students as early asContinue reading “Dairy Cows and Their Milk”
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How to Make Popcorn
Whenever I am asked what my favorite food is, I immediately answer with popcorn! Ever since I was little both my mom and I loved Orville Redenbacher’s movie theater butter popcorn. While it’s been 17 years since I started eating it, I still love it just as much as I did originally. Even though IContinue reading “How to Make Popcorn”
Only 4,172 Students are Enrolled at One of the Largest Agricultural Universities Nationwide
Only 4,172 undergraduate students are enrolled in agriculture programs at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The university is the fifth largest for agriculture in the nation. It brings up the shocking fact that less than 2 percent of our nation is involved in agriculture. The entire population of the United States relies onContinue reading “Only 4,172 Students are Enrolled at One of the Largest Agricultural Universities Nationwide”
Tractors and Their Parts
In fall quarter of 2019, I enrolled in BRAE 141 (Agricultural Machinery Safety). This class entailed learning about mechanics, engine anatomy and how to drive a tractor. I hadn’t driven a tractor in a long time and starting out, I honestly had no idea how they worked. This class taught me not only how toContinue reading “Tractors and Their Parts”
A Fresh Voice for Agriculture
Students within the Cal Poly College of Agriculture can choose from a plethora of opportunities that will lead to innovation in the world of agricultural communications. As an agricultural communications student entering into Journalism 205 here at Cal Poly, I was looking forward to learning more about about an industry many people know nothing about.Continue reading “A Fresh Voice for Agriculture”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
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