Bounty of Kern County is an annual event hosted by the Kern County Farm with the purpose
of connecting members of the community and industry leaders. Each year, keynote speakers
are invited to discuss the current achievements and statistics of Kern County’s agriculture
industry. The Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business is proud to support this
event and continue our partnership with the Kern County Farm Bureau.
The Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business hosted the first Carrot Festival
at California State University, Bakersfield in Fall 2024. The festival provided students
with the opportunity to present research on carrots grown within Kern County, and
hosted carrot themed activities for community members of all ages. Our featured dessert,
carrot cake ice cream, was a fan favorite of all who attended.
The Growing Opportunities Career Fair provides AGBS students at California State University,
Bakersfield with the opportunity to meet with industry professionals about upcoming
internship and job opportunities. This is an annual event open to all CSUB students
interested in in joining or learning more about the agriculture industry.
Sip and Scholarship is an annual wine-tasting, fundraising event at California State
University, Bakersfield. All donations raised at this event are collected and directly
awarded to students during a fall ceremony. The first annual Sip `N Scholarship event
took place in conjunction with our March 2024 Speaker Series that featured a panel
of wine industry experts describing their experiences and knowledge within the regional
industry.
The Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business hosted a Tailgate Talk on December
4, 2024, in the Student Union Multipurpose Room. Facilitated by the Kern County Farm
Bureau, Tailgate Talks were created to provide a space for vital workplace insights
and engaging discussions as they relate to the agricultural industry. On December
4th, industry professionals and CSUB students were given the opportunity to learn
about topics relating to FSA programs and loans, farmworker grants, and 2025 compliance.
The GFCAB is a proud supporter of the Young Farmers and Ranchers, which is a “program
that provides young people, between the ages of 18 and 35, leadership opportunities
in advocating for agriculture." YF&R is also involved in fundraising events to help
support agricultural outreach projects that educate the public on the benefits and
importance of agriculture.
