The Virginia Chapter participated in Virginia Tech's The Big Event on April 7th as a way to thank our local community. 

Chico State Alpha Zeta participated in Ag Day at the University Farm by teaching over 100 local kindergarten students about the dairy industry.

The North Carolina Chapter of Alpha Zeta hosted Ag Awareness Week in the heart of NC State's campus to promote agriculture and education about the industry to the public. 

What I learned from Alpha Zeta was how to interact with colleagues from many different backgrounds. Although I re-entered college as an older student, learning to speak with others as an agricultural professional is an important skill that will serve you well in many different jobs in this industry."

We had a chance to chat with Cal Epsilon alumnus, Raymond Maestas! Raymond graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science in 2007. Since then, Raymond recently celebrated his first anniversary at Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. - Dinuba Innovation and Learning Center as a Station Manager! Read how Alpha Zeta helped him get where he is today: 

"Don't be afraid to try something new/different especially if you might better yourself because of it and never miss an opportunity to have an adventure with the people you care about, even if it means you have to wear a pair of slacks."

We had a chance to chat with Cal Epsilon alumnus, Victor Evans! Victor graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Mechanics. Click to read more about what he's up to, and how Cal Epsilon helped him get where he is today! 

Members of the Virginia Chapter of Alpha Zeta celebrated National Agriculture Week with an agriculture pageant, fundraising, and outreach!

"I've always advocated for ways to promote agriculture in a professional and positive light, and I appreciated that Alpha Zeta offered an outlet to network with other like-minded agricultural scholars. I thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the members of the club; there is definitely a welcoming culture in Alpha Zeta that compliments its strong morals very well." 

We had a chance to chat with Cal Epsilon alumna, Ariel Diggan! Ariel graduated from Fresno State in 2014 with a Bachelors in Animal Science, emphasis in Equine Science. She now oversees Fresno State's Quarter Horse Unit and Student Horse Centers! Ariel plans to return to Fresno State in the fall to teach basic-level equine courses as a student instructor while she works towards her Master's in Animal Science, focusing on poultry nutrition. Click to read more: 

"Don't be discouraged by thinking there is too much to learn. It does take time but time goes by quickly. Be curious about things in your discipline that you don't yet know well."

We had the opportunity to speak with Cal Epsilon Alumnus and U.S. Army Veteran, Walter Bentley, who graduated from Fresno State in 1969 with a Bachelors in Plant Science and a minor in Biology. Since then, Bentley has made an impact in the field of Entomology and agriculture through the UC Cooperative Extension and more, including volunteering in the Philippines, Kosovo, and Guatemala. Click to read more: 

We traveled to several North Carolina agricultural operations to meet the farmers and see their farms. Brothers were able to fellowship with brothers as well as members of the Animal Science Club.