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The fifth largest undergraduate agricultural college in the U.S.

06/06/2026

We recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Marderosian Family Foundation and Bee Sweet Citrus Automation Lab in the new Plant Sciences Complex — a new hands-on learning space where students will gain real-world experience with the technologies transforming agriculture.

It includes a large open space for fabrication, design and testing small robots, fluid hydraulic systems and sensors and more – giving students in the Cal Poly BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department and throughout the college, a place to thrive.

Thanks to the generosity of the Marderosian Family Foundation and the partnership of Bee Sweet Citrus , this lab will empower students to tackle industry challenges and develop innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

We're grateful to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. 💚💛

06/03/2026

What It’s Like Wednesday! 🚜⚙️

Ever wondered what the BioResource & Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) major at Cal Poly is really like?

From BRAE BBQs and Agricultural Engineering Society club meetings to hands-on labs and industry-focused projects, BRAE students are building connections while gaining practical experience.

Learn by Doing means getting involved, making meaningful connections, and developing skills that extend far beyond the classroom. 🌟

05/28/2026

The 2026 CAFES Student Leadership Banquet celebrated students whose leadership, service, and dedication continue to shape the future of CAFES and beyond. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! 🏆

Academic Excellence Award – Ashley Sanft, Environmental Management and Protection

Inclusive Excellence Award – Ashlyn Fujioka, Animal Science

Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College Award – Kaylen Jaime, Agricultural Communication

Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University Award – Reagan Denny, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

Service to the Community Award – Jade Meichtry, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

CAFES Ambassadors Dean’s Award – Marissa Johnston, Food Science

CAFES Student Employee of the Year Award – Christine Ayala, Animal Science, Equine Unit Student Employee; and Rayya Saad, Wine and Viticulture, CAFES Advising Center Student Employee

Louis H. and Stella Soares Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture – Angel Guerrero, Agricultural Systems Management

Their accomplishments are a reflection not only of their own hard work, but also of the mentorship, encouragement, and support provided by our faculty and staff. CAFES is proud to celebrate the students who continue to lead, serve, and represent CAFES so well!

05/26/2026

Congratulations to all of the outstanding student researchers recognized at the 2026 CAFES Spring Research Symposium! 🌱🔬✨

We are proud to celebrate our graduate and undergraduate winners for their innovative research and dedication to advancing agriculture, environmental science, and sustainability.

🏆 Graduate Winners:
1. Colin Koubek: “Evaluation of UV-C Light for Control of Two Spotted Spider Mite and Lewis Mite on Strawberry”
2. Daniel DeGeorge: “Swipe Right on Upcycling”
3. Ria Chhabra : “Effects of Application Rate and Timing on Organic Nitrogen Mineralization: Implications of Fertilizer Placement”

🏆 Undergraduate Winners:
1. Sonia LeMonier: “Assessing the Associations Between Soil Health, Regenerative Practices, and Vineyard Outcomes”
2. Eleanor Attard: “Managing Fire and Sudden Oak Disease: Comparative Responses to Stand Treatments Across Coastal California”
3. Ellie Wooten: “A Life Cycle Assessment to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Small-scale Honey Production”

A huge thank you to our faculty mentors and everyone who participated in this year’s symposium. The future of CAFES research is bright! 💚

05/21/2026

What It’s Like Wednesday! 🌱

Ever wondered what the Cal Poly Plant Science major is really like?

Follow Shaelyn for a day filled with hands-on labs, beekeeping, and mule packing! From learning about plant systems and sustainable agriculture to gaining real-world experience outside the classroom, Plant Science students are constantly putting Learn by Doing into action.

Whether it’s in the greenhouse, the field, or out on the trail, every day brings something new at Cal Poly CAFES 🌟

05/15/2026

What It’s Like FRIDAY! 🌱
Ever wondered what the Cal Poly Agribusiness (AGB) major is really like?

From clipping bulls to sitting in ag policy class to working at the swine unit, no two days are the same. Students gain hands-on experience across all sides of agriculture while building real-world skills along the way. This isn’t just learning about agribusiness—it’s living it every day.

AGB students are constantly applying what they learn in and out of the classroom. 🌟

05/13/2026

Back-to-back NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆🥛

The Cal Poly Dairy Products Judging Team brought home another win at the 102nd Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In one of the closest contests yet, the team clinched the overall title in a tie-breaker while extending a five-year streak in the ice cream categroy and taking first in butter category. Congratulations!

05/08/2026

Cal Poly Dressage Team had an incredible showing at the 2026 IDA National Championships in St. Louis! ✈️

Lily-Rose Bacon earned 5th place in Individual First Level🏅
Caroline Kargenian secured 6th in Individual Upper Training🏅

Congratulations to the team and these individuals!

05/06/2026

What It’s Like Wednesday! 🎤Ever wondered what the Cal Poly Agricultural Education & Communication major is really like?

From helping livestream the 2026 California State FFA Conference to sharing stories that connect the ag industry, students gain hands-on experience in communication, technology, and education. Whether behind the camera or supporting events, they play a key role in bringing agriculture to a wider audience. This isn’t just learning about ag ed—it’s putting it into action in real time.

Students are building skills that inform, inspire, and engage communities across agriculture. 🌟

05/05/2026

Big wins for Cal Poly at the NAMA Marketing & Sales Competition 🎉

The Marketing Team earned a spot as a Top 6 finalist and won Best Product Name for Wheybetter Soup, a line of whey-based, high-protein soups. 🥣💡

In the sales competition, agricultural business majors Sequoia Davies and Ella Rodgers both made the finals — with Davies taking 1st place 🏆

Congratulations to this incredible team: Ella Rodgers, Victoria Paolini, Zetta Espinola, Dj Coughlan, Luisa Cuencar, JD Danley, Reagan Schmitt, Wesley Marrs, Sequoia Davies, Jackson Pawl, and Addy Heermance 👏

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San Luis Obispo, CA
93407

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+18057562161

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http://cafes.calpoly.edu/

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