The 85th Edition of the ASABE CANV Bimonthly newsletter has been posted as well as minutes and photos from the 2020 Annual Section Meeting, the 2019 Section Report, and Student Rally information among other things:
For information about the Section or the Student Rally, check out the Updates and Rally tabs above.
–The ASABE CANV Officers Team
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American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
California-Nevada Section
ANNUAL MEETING
AGENDA
STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION
The student poster competition will begin promptly at 5PM. Guests will have time to view posters for 30 minutes, after which voting will determine the winners. We will be awarding prizes for first place ($250) and second place ($100) in both the undergraduate and graduate student categories. Winners must be present to receive their award. Please limit your tri-fold poster size to 36”Hx48”W or flat posters to 34”Hx44”W. Tables will be available. If your poster requires an easel, or backing for stability, please provide it. Thank you to our student dinner sponsors. If you would like to become a student sponsor, please contact Hossein Edalati at (530) 220-2489 or ahedalati@gmail.com
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Please RSVP to Traeger Cotten (contact info below) by mail or email no later than February 7th. Payment will be accepted at the door. Please make checks payable to “ASABE CA/NV Section”.
Dinner: “Mexican Fiesta” includes Beef Enchiladas, Chili Verde, Steak Ranchera, Chicken Oregatino, Green Salad, Refried, Beans, Spanish Rice, Tortillas, Salsa, Dessert, and Beverages.
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The ASABE CA/NV Section Student Rally is going live in Davis, CA!
Student Rally Program and Information:
This event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Please read more about them on the organizational links below:
Registration Site: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ca-nvrally CLOSED
For last minute registration, contact Section Chair, Hossein Edalati (ahedalati at gmail.com and 530/220-2489).
What is a Student Rally?
The Student Rally is a integral part of many other ASABE section and regions. It is an enriching experience and provides students with opportunities to:
The hope is that adopting an annual Student Rally will help our Section will demonstrate the value of Society membership to student and non-student membrs alike, help with membership retention and growth, cultivate future leaders, and promote a stronger more active Section in general.
How did this idea come about?
The Student Rally has been more than a year in the works. After applying for Initiative Funding to ASABE National, our Section was awarded $30,000 over 2 years to help bring the Rally to fruition. For more information, please read the Sections Initiative Fund Proposal and 1st Progress Report to ASABE National.
What will students do at the Rally?
Students will have the opportunity to network with other student and professional ASABE members; participate in fun and valuable activities such as academic and industry panels, tours of historic California Ag landmarks, an engineering design competition, and several Business Meetings; and get involved in ASABE leadership at the section level.
Optional Day (Friday, Jan 17th): Friday activities are optional and attendance is highly encouraged but not required. Activities will include tours of the UC READ Facility, the RMI Winery/Brewer, Bowling/Pizza, and snacky hour.
Day 1 (Sat, Jan 18th): UC Davis Campus and Bio & Agricultural Engineering Department tours, Lunch, Keynote Speech, Order of the Engineer induction (optional), Trivia, Engineering Design Competition, Dinner, Career Panel, and Business Meeting.
Day 2 (Sun, Jan 19th): Travel to Sacramento, CA to tour California Safe Soils. Then off to Lodi, CA for lunch, tour of Ag Industrial Manufacturing, exploring the San Joaquin Valley Museum and Micke Grove Park, and finally Dinner followed by Business Meeting.
Day 3 (Mon, Jan 20th): Travel to Vacaville, CA to the Solano Valley Irrigation District Office for technical talks by representatives from SVID, USDA NRCS, Banks Integration, and Genentech, followed by closing statements and lunch.
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The ASABE California/Nevada Section is hosting its first ever Student Rally over MLK Jr. Weekend, January 17th-20th, 2020 at UC Davis. Registration can be completed online:
Registration Site: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ca-nvrally CLOSED
For last minute registration, contact Section Chair, Hossein Edalati (ahedalati at gmail.com and 530/220-2489).
What is a Student Rally?
The Student Rally is a integral part of many other ASABE section and regions. It is an enriching experience and provides students with opportunities to:
The hope is that adopting an annual Student Rally will help our Section will demonstrate the value of Society membership to student and non-student membrs alike, help with membership retention and growth, cultivate future leaders, and promote a stronger more active Section in general.
How did this idea come about?
The Student Rally has been more than a year in the works. After applying for Initiative Funding to ASABE National, our Section was awarded $30,000 over 2 years to help bring the Rally to fruition. For more information, please read the Sections Initiative Fund Proposal and 1st Progress Report to ASABE National.
What will students do at the Rally?
Students will have the opportunity to network with other student and professional ASABE members; participate in fun and valuable activities such as academic and industry panels, tours of historic California Ag landmarks, an engineering design competition, and several Business Meetings; and get involved in ASABE leadership at the section level.
Optional Day (Friday, Jan 17th): Friday activities are optional and attendance is highly encouraged but not required. Activities will include tours of the UC READ Facility, the RMI Winery/Brewer, Bowling/Pizza, and snacky hour.
Day 1 (Sat, Jan 18th): UC Davis Campus and Bio & Agricultural Engineering Department tours, Lunch, Keynote Speech, Order of the Engineer induction (optional), Trivia, Engineering Design Competition, Dinner, Career Panel, and Business Meeting.
Day 2 (Sun, Jan 19th): Travel to Sacramento, CA to tour California Safe Soils. Then off to Lodi, CA for lunch, tour of Ag Industrial Manufacturing, exploring the San Joaquin Valley Museum and Micke Grove Park, and finally Dinner followed by Business Meeting.
Day 3 (Mon, Jan 20th): Travel to Vacaville, CA to the Solano Valley Irrigation District Office for technical talks by representatives from SVID, USDA NRCS, Banks Integration, and Genentech, followed by closing statements and lunch.
How do I register and what else do I need to know?
Registration Site: ASABE CA/NV Registration Site
Registration Fees:
Student – $40 until Dec 17th, and $50 thereafter
Non Student/Professional Member – $50
Hotel Accommodations:
University Park Inn in Davis, CA
1111 Richards Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
$119/room/night for double queen*
$129/room/night for king and sofa pull out bed*
*Breakfast included
Group Block open until December 31st
To reserve: Call hotel directly (530.231.5919) and reference the Group Block “ASABE STUDENT RALLY”
How can I stay updated about the Rally?
Please check out the Student Rally flyer, sign up for the Rally Email List, and email asabecanvrally AT gmail.com for further inquiries.
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American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
California-Nevada Section
ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Wednesday – February 13th, 2019 (during the World Ag Expo)
Time: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m
Location:
Southern California Edison’s Energy Education Center – Tulare
4175 South Laspina (across from the World Ag Expo)
Tulare, California 93274
Ticket Cost: $35 for members/guests, $12 for students
AGENDA
5:00 PM Poster Competition and Reception
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Business Meeting
7:00 PM Featured Speaker:
‘CLAAS’ Farming 4.0 and a Global Perspective on International Agribusiness
Maury Salz (President, ASABE and CLAAS Omaha, Inc.)
Mauri Salz grew up on a family farm in Northwest Iowa and still participates in his families’ corn and soybean farming operations. He has worked for CLAAS for 18 years and will provide insights into the CLAAS Farming way of thinking, about precision farming, big data, and the worldwide relationships that are needed to develop products and processes to support complex farming operations of the future. Mauri will also give an update on how ASABE is working to support 5 major goals, which will support Agricultural and Bioloigical Engineers into the future.
8:10 PM Closing Comments
8:15 PM Adjourn
STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION
The student poster competition will begin promptly at 5PM. Guests will have time to view posters for 30 minutes, after which voting will determine the winners. We will be awarding prizes for first place ($250) and second place ($100) in both the undergraduate and graduate student categories. Winners must be present to receive their award. Please limit your tri-fold poster size to 36”Hx48”W or flat posters to 34”Hx44”W. Tables will be available. If your poster requires an easel, or backing for stability, please provide it. Thank you to our student dinner sponsors. If you would like to become a student sponsor, please contact Hossein Edalati at (530) 220-2489 or ahedalati@gmail.com
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Please RSVP to Traeger Cotten (contact info below) by mail or email no later than February 7th. Payment will be accepted at the door. Please make checks payable to “ASABE CA/NV Section”.
Traeger Cotten
2425 South Blackstone Street
Tulare, CA 93274
Mobile: (559) 331-9715
Email: traeger.cotten@sce.com
Dinner: “Mexican Fiesta” includes Beef Enchiladas, Chili Verde, Steak Ranchera, Chicken Oregatino, Green Salad, Refried, Beans, Spanish Rice, Tortillas, Salsa, Dessert, and Beverages.
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American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
California-Nevada Section
ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Wednesday – February 14th, 2018 (during the World Ag Expo)
Time: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m
Location:
Southern California Edison’s Energy Education Center – Tulare
4175 South Laspina (across from the World Ag Expo)
Tulare, California 93274
Ticket Cost: $35 for members/guests, $12 for students
AGENDA
5:00 PM Poster Competition and Reception
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Business Meeting
7:00 PM Featured Speaker:
Oroville Dam Spillway Repair
Dale Brown (Supervising Engineer, Dept. of Water Resources)
Dale Brown is a Supervising Engineer with the Department of Water Resources. Through-out 2017 he was the Deputy Project Manager for the Oroville Emergency Recovery – Spillways team, overseeing portions of the Engineering section through-out both design and construction. Prior to working on Oroville, he managed both programs and projects during his 11 years with the State and 6 years in the private industry.
8:10 PM Closing Comments
8:15 PM Adjourn
STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION
Poster presentations will be part of the meeting again this year. This has been a great opportunity to see student projects. We will be awarding prizes for first place ($250) and second place ($100) in both the undergraduate and graduate student categories. Winners must be present to receive their award. Please limit your tri-fold poster size to 36”Hx48”W or flat posters to 34”Hx44”W. Tables will be available. If your poster requires an easel, or backing for stability, please provide it. Thank you to our student dinner sponsors. If you would like to become a student sponsor, please contact Balaji Seth at (559) 321-6826 or balajis@csufresno.edu
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Please RSVP to Traeger Cotten (contact info below) by mail or email no later than February 7th. Payment will be accepted at the door. Please make checks payable to “ASABE CA/NV Section”.
Traeger Cotten
2425 South Blackstone Street
Tulare, CA 93274
Mobile: (559) 331-9715
Email: traeger.cotten@sce.com
Dinner: “Mexican Fiesta” includes Beef Enchiladas, Chili Verde, Steak Ranchera, Chicken Oregatino, Green Salad, Refried, Beans, Spanish Rice, Tortillas, Salsa, Dessert, and Beverages.
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Check out other Ag&Bio Engineering videos on the ASABE Youtube page.
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