Fresno State
Overview
Fresno State connects university education with applied agricultural research and business-support programs. Its Center for Irrigation Technology works with public and private partners on irrigation, water, and energy technologies, using laboratory and field testing to provide independent performance information. The university's Water, Energy and Technology Center supports entrepreneurs in food, energy, and agriculture through venture-development programs, mentoring, and industry connections. These distinct centers give innovators, growers, and researchers practical routes to discuss testing, research, or commercialization needs.
What they do
Agricultural sciences education
Offers bachelor's and master's degrees, minors, and certificates across the agricultural sciences, including agricultural business, plant, animal, and food science, viticulture and enology, and precision agriculture.
Irrigation, water, and energy research
Conducts applied research and technology transfer on irrigation efficiency, precision irrigation, and water and energy management with public and private partners.
Irrigation technology testing
Tests drip emitters, sprinklers, pumps, filters, valves, and soil-moisture controllers in the laboratory and field, giving manufacturers and technology developers independent, third-party performance data.
Agtech venture development
Supports food, water, energy, and agtech entrepreneurs with an accelerator, business advising matched to company goals, investor pitch training, and education for aspiring angel investors.
Programs and services
Locations
- Campus address 5241 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93740, United States