February 2023 will be a busy, eventful month for the Section with several events taking place in Fresno, CA. Events include:
- 4th CA/NV Student Rally: Sat, Feb 11th – Sun, Feb 12th in Fresno, CA
- Ag. Equip. Tech. Conference: Sun, Feb 12 – Tue, Feb 14th @ Fresno Convention Center
- Annual CA/NV Meeting: Tuesday, Feb 13th @ Fresno Convention Center
- World Ag Expo: Tue, Feb 13th – Thu, Feb 15th in Tulare, CA
The 4th Annual CA/NV Student Rally will be hosted by CSU Fresno from Saturday, February 11th until Sunday, February 12th. Activities will include a tour of Fresno State’s Center for Irrigation Technology and Citrus Packing Teaching Laboratory, Industry Tours, Engineering Design Competition, and Career Panel as well as an opportunity to network with professionals attending the Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference.
Rally registration and program will be provided soon.
Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference
The Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) will be coming to California for the first time. Hosted by ASABE, this conference will take place from Sunday, February 12th until Tuesday, February 14th at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center.
There are many opportunities for ASABE Student Members to get involved. Undergraduate and graduate student members are able to apply for free registration to attend! Registration is limited, apply here. You can also submit your abstract to be a poster presenter during the Poster Session and Competition. Both graduate and undergraduate can participate. Poster entries are due by January 31st.
In a change from past years, this year’s CA/NV Annual Meeting will take place in conjunction with AETC at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center from 5:30 to 8:15 pm Tuesday, February 13th. The meeting will be in person and include a Student Poster Competition, Business Meeting, update from ASABE leadership, and a keynote speaker. Registration information will be provided shortly.
The Annual World Agricultural Expo is taking place from Tuesday, February 13th to Thursday, February 15th in Tulare, CA.