FRESNO, Calif. (October 27, 2025)  — The Ag Center will be hosting an exclusive Estate Planning & Business Transition Roundtable on Thursday, November 7, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Pardini’s in Fresno, bringing together leading professionals in law, finance, and land management to discuss strategies for protecting family businesses, preserving agricultural land, and planning for generational transitions. The panel of experts includes: Michael Cohen , Agribusiness Succession

Last week, energy and ambition filled the room at Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology as students gathered for an Ag Student Workshop hosted by The Ag Center in partnership with the Ag One Foundation. The event brought together a dynamic lineup of agricultural professionals, entrepreneurs, and marketers to share what it really takes to build a thriving career in the ag industry today. From creative marketing strategies to business growth and

A Silent Crisis for Agriculture When the federal government fails to pass appropriations, many USDA grant and assistance programs simply grind to a halt. That pause is not abstract—it interrupts funding that supports research, rural development, disaster relief, and technical assistance. At a time when farmers and rural communities face mounting challenges, the suspension of USDA grants during the shutdown becomes a hidden but painful disruption. The USDA’s Contingency Bluepr