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World Ag Expo features Fresno State

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By Tom Uribes

The university made another strong showing at the World Ag Expo 2002 in Tulare Feb. 12-14 when representatives from various components of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and other university representatives greeted thousands of visitors at its six-booth "Bulldog Row."

Fresno State's contingent at what is billed as the world's largest farm show was coordinated by University Outreach Services counselor Rick Chacon, and included his student Ag Ambassadors, the university's award-winning wines, air testing research, an irrigation workshop and the equestrian and spirit teams.

On opening day, Fresno State winemaster Kenneth Fugelsang discussed the exemplary viticulture and enology program that is making a name for itself throughout the industry, as well as the upcoming Wine Barrel Symposium that the university will host May 6-8.

A workshop, "How to Buy an Irrigation System," was presented twice at the AgTAC facility by Tim Jacobsen. He is an agronomist and irrigation education specialist for the Center for Irrigation Technology operated through the university's California Agricultural Technology Institute.

A four-year research project on atmospheric ammonia by plant science professor Charles Krauter also was showcased, complete with a sample test of the air at the event.

Megan McGee, coach of the nationally-ranked Fresno State equestrian team, participated on the closing day.

College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology student recruitment ambassadors were on hand all three days to meet prospective students and parents while six members of Fresno State's Spirit Team also made an appearance on the first afternoon.

A story featuring three university alum - Earl and Randy Rocca and Tina Sihota-Mitchie, who introduced a new raisin picking machine at the expo - is available at www.FresnoStateNews.com.

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