Growing Opportunities Career Fair

Wednesday, October 22

12 PM - 4 PM

SU MPR

Ag Spray Equipment:
Ag Spray Equipment is an industry leader in liquid application and fluid handling equipment manufacturing a broad range of sprayers, liquid fertilizer applicators, nurse tenders and storage trailers. Each design is optimized for the intended use such as: trailer (pull-type), 3-point, skid, UTV/ATV and lawn & garden. Our nationwide network stocks one of the largest inventories of tanks, parts and accessories in North America. We feature a comprehensive line of parts and accessories from top name brands such as Norwesco tanks, Hypro pumps, TeeJet tips and Banjo valves. Whether you farm 10,000 acres or a small plot, Ag Spray has the products and expertise to keep you going. With nine locations around the United States, we pride ourselves on providing high quality customer service to growers during critical planting and growing seasons.

AgWest Farm Credit:
AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System — the leading provider of credit to American Agriculture. AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

Anthony Vineyards, Inc:
Anthony Vineyards, Inc. is a family-owned farming operation with a proud legacy spanning over four decades. We specialize in growing premium California table grapes, dates, bell peppers, and citrus, with farming operations located in both Bakersfield and Coachella. As a vertically integrated company, we grow, pack, and distribute our grapes and dates, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the entire supply chain. Our peppers and citrus are grown for select partners who share our commitment to excellence in fresh produce. We prioritize sustainable farming, and a people-first culture built on respect, integrity, and teamwork. Our success is driven by dedicated employees who take pride in delivering quality produce to customers across the U.S. and around the world.

DOI – BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT CENTRAL CALIFORNIA DISTRICT:
Federal Land Management Agency.

Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business:
At the Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business, academia and agriculture intersect through Student Success Initiatives, Applied Research, Community Engagement, and more. Please explore the website to learn more about the wonderful opportunities this center has to offer!

Grimmway Produce Group:
Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a Southern California produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and one of the world’s largest producer of carrots. Grimmway also supplies more than 65 organic USA-grown crops, and brands include Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. Grimmway is committed to caring for customers and employees, honoring sustainable practices and preserving natural resources for future generations.

Kern County Farm Bureau:
The mission of the Farm Bureau of Kern County is to represent Kern County’s agriculture interest through public relations, education, and public policy advocacy in order to promote the economic viability of agriculture balanced with appropriate management of natural resources.

Kern County Department of Agriculture & Measurement Standards
The Kern County Department of Agriculture & Measurement Standards' mission is to promote and protect the agricultural industry, environment, and general public, AND to promote, protect, and enforce equity in the marketplace using and maintaining true standards of weights and measures for the economic health of every citizen and competing business.

Rabo AgriFinance:
Part of the global Rabobank cooperative, Rabobank North America is a critical financial services provider to leading food companies and agribusinesses, farmers and ranchers, and renewable energy developers and investors. Through dedicated focus to the food and energy value chain, we connect our clients to the expertise, insights and network of one of the world’s leading food, agriculture and renewable energy banks.

USDA Farm Service Agency:
The Farm Service Agency equitably serves all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.

USDA Forest Service - Sequoia National Forest:
Established in 1905, the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides leadership in the sustainable management, conservation, use, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources on national forests and grasslands in the United States.

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds
From our trees to your hearts. Grown in California’s Central Valley, Wonderful Pistachios is America’s best-selling snack nut and a smart, healthy choice for folks around the world. We aspire to provide our customers with consistently superior quality, food safety, and service by holding ourselves to standards far beyond our direct competition. We strive for environmental sustainability in our processes, technologies, and packages by conserving energy, water, and other resources. We are proud to grow and process healthy products for healthier lives and, every day, we try to make them better.

Wednesday, October 16 

12 PM – 4 PM 

SU MPR

USDA Agencies
(Apply online at http://usajobs.gov  for all USDA agencies, unless otherwise indicated)

APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine:
APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) safeguards our nation's crops and forests against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests. In doing so, we help U.S. agriculture thrive—across the country and around the world.

ARS-SJVASC:
The mission of the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in California is to conduct innovative research to increase productivity, quality, marketability of crops by solving agricultural problems in an environmentally sustainable manner. Three research units and a worksite for a Davis, CA research unit are located in our facility. The SJVASC is part of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which is the research branch of the USDA.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM):
The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Learn more about career opportunities with the Bureau of Land Management on USAJOBS.gov.

Farm Service Agency (FSA):
If you are ready to serve our nation's farmers and ranchers, consider the opportunities with FSA! We encourage all interested individuals to apply for positions at USDA, including veterans, people with disabilities, and surplus or direct Federal Employees. The application process starts with creating profile on USAJOBS website. Then, you can search for a specific job by keyword, agency, location, salary, occupation, etc. 

Forest Service:
Caring for the Land and Serving People Established in 1905, the Forest Service, an agency of the USDA, is the nation’s foremost federal forestry organization. The agency is a world leader in forest research, providing leadership in the sustainable management, conservation, use, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources on national forests and grasslands in the United States.  Dedicated Forest Service employees manage the National Forest System, which consists of 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands covering 193 million acres in 43 states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Moreover, the agency helps communities; state, local, and tribal governments; forest industries; and private forest landowners improve conditions in both urban and rural areas. In total, the Forest Service helps to steward about 900 million forested acres in the U.S., including 130 million acres in urban areas, which most Americans now call home.

Forest Service Kern River Ranger District:
Grounded in world-class science and technology-and rooted in communities-the USDA, Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. As a federal agency in service to the American people, the Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. In doing this, the agency supports nature in sustaining life.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS):
NRCS provides America’s farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too.

Rural Development (RD):
RD invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs because we understand a strong community is rooted in its people. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities helps drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed Internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure and support business growth, health care, education, housing, and other community essentials.

Other Agriculture Companies 

AgWest Farm Credit:
We are committed to providing consistent, reliable credit, insurance and financial services to the people who feed and clothe the world, from Alaska to Arizona. We serve all of agriculture from the smallest operations to the largest – and everything in between.

Grimmway Farms:
Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and one of the largest producers of carrots. Grimmway supplies more than 65 organic, USA-grown crops and brands include Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. Grimmway is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, and safe produce to communities around the world as it invests in, and cares for, the earth's natural resources and its family of employees.

Rabo AgriFinance:
Part of the global Rabobank cooperative, Rabobank North America is a critical financial services provider to leading food companies and agribusinesses, farmers and ranchers, and renewable energy developers and investors. Through dedicated focus to the food and energy value chain, we connect our clients to the expertise, insights and network of one of the world’s leading food, agriculture and renewable energy banks.
  • Apply online at https://rabobank.jobs/en/ (in addition to Handshake) 
    • Accepting resumes for internship and full-time positions.

Setton Farms:
We are a family-owned Pistachio operating company located in Terra Bella, CA. Setton is recognized and known for our quality and value.