Ag News
Modesto Junior College Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Department
Your college experience is dependent upon many factors. Finding your right major, becoming involved in activities and clubs that motivate and lead you, and exploring different avenues that lead you to a career you've always wanted are all integral pieces of your college experience. Let the experienced staff of the MJC Agriculture Department help find your path!
Click the MJC Agriculture Video link below to learn more about the MJC Agriculture Department!
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2018 MJC Spring Classic
Saturday, April 7 ~
Informational Brochures:
Sheep and Goats
Hogs
Registration is OPEN at www.caljackpotshow.com
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2018 EGG SALES
Thursdays ~ 2:00-5:00 pm
MJC East Ag Dept. Foyer
Brown Eggs, Cage Free and FRESH!
$6.00 per flat; $3.00 per dozen
First come, First Served. No phone orders, please. Please do not visit the West Campus
Farm - all eggs are refrigerated and will be sold from the East Campus Agriculture
Department Foyer
Thank you for your continued support.
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MJC West Campus Interns
Interested in the 2018-2019 WC Internship?
The online application is HERE!
Deadline: May 7, 2018
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MJC Young Farmer Club
Congratulations ~Spring 2018 Officer Team:
President: Chris Galhano
Vice President: Megan Harlan
Secretary: Courtney Orpurt
Treasurer: Riley Waterman
Reporter: Stephanie Gonzales
Historian: Davey Dorr
ICC Rep: Alexis Smith
Ag Senator: Michael Neves
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Central Region Agricultural
Education Career Pathways
Consortium
Did you know??
The Modesto Junior College Agriculture and Enviornmental Sciences Division continues
to strive to provide the best!
California Career Pathways Trust grant of $15,000,000 to improve, expand and initiate
Agricultural Mechanics, Agriscience and Ornamental Horticulture career pathways. The
CRAECP Consortium consists of twenty-three high school districts which include thirty-six
high schools; three community colleges (including MJC); and three universities. The program is providing nearly $500 million in career tech
grants over two rounds of grants.
The focus of the CRAECP consortium grant is to blend academic and agricultural career technical education, connect employers with schools, and train students for jobs in high-demand fields associated with Agricultural Mechanics, Agriscience and Ornamental Horticulture.
The CRAECPC works with the region’s Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technology Deputy Sector Navigators, http://calagcc.org/, to provide outreach and partnership support to the community colleges; facilitate the endorsement of new credit Career Technical Education programs; and serves as a connection between local colleges and business.
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MJC Nursery Hours:
MONDAY-THURSDAY:
8 AM - 12 NOON & 1 PM - 5 PM
FRI, SAT, SUN: CLOSED
Current Price List: Click HERE
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Thank you for attending the
8th Annual MJC Winter Cattle Classic
January 27 and 28, 2018 ~
Sponsored by Nasco, Associated Feed, Show Rite
"One of the best quality cattle shows in the nation!"