The mission and vision of the Agricultural Education and Communication Department is to develop leaders, educators, and communicators to advance and advocate for the agricultural industry in a global economy. In addition to the department's long history of leadership and service to the state's agricultural education profession, it also boasts California's only agricultural communication major, widely considered one of the country's premier undergraduate programs. Through a partnership with the university's Brock Center for Agricultural Communication, plus unique Learn by Doing opportunities, students gain the necessary knowledge to be effective communicators who are fully equipped to promote agriculture and serve the needs of the industry.
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Senior Projects from 2013
Humboldt County Agriculture Education: Forestry, Nursery, and Dairy Production, Alayna Renner
Egardenseed.com’s Inaugural Newsletter and Seasonally Based Newsletter Template, Alysha Sousa
Senior Projects from 2012
The Agriculture Industry in California and the Need for Agriculture Education, Stephanie Amador and Sarah Marques
Determining the Difficulties of Ornamental Horticulture Programs, Elizabeth Basham
California State 4-H Interview Contest and Manual, Kelly M. Bishop
Developing an Advocacy Program for Hail Cannons in Agricultural Practices, Jacob Diepersloot
An Educational Video: “Pots with Pizazz”, Richard Garcia, Coleen Gravem, and Nury Mendoza
An Educational Display: "Succulent S.A.E. Projects", Erica L. Guido and Lauren E. Moss
Capturing History From the Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Since 1950, Carrie Isaacson
California crop irrigation: An instructional irrigation methods video, Jose L. Ruiz
Manual for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Open House Program, Katelyn Titus
An Outreach and Education Campaign for J.S. West and Companies, Katie Lauren Veenstra
Senior Projects from 2011
Savvy About Succulents, Mardel Runnels and Jessica Paulisich
Conducting Focus Groups to Alter the Radio Station KZOZ 93.3, Kristen Webster
Cal Poly Dairy: Safety and Procedures, Christine Woodman
Senior Projects from 2010
How to Read and Understand Nutrition Facts Labels, Marissa S. Leal
Hydroponic Production: An Educational DVD for High School Agricultural Education, Lindy Mattice and Chelsey Brown
Sustainable Agriculture: A Time for Education, Kortnie Millhouse
Creation of an ASI Training Program, Kelsey E. Rugani
A Guide to Raising Pheasants, Nicole Silveira
Senior Projects from 2009
Student Sample Perceptions of Organic Food Products and Buying Habits, Alycia M. Deus
Creating a Rabbitry for a High School Agricultural Program: A Guide for the Approval Process and Materials Required, Anne Marie Katuin