March 13, 2009

Stanislaus Farm Supply of Modesto will be honored for 60 years of service to Valley agriculture at the sixth annual Ag One Stanislaus County Alumni and Friends dinner Thursday, March 26.

Ag One Foundation and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at California State University, Fresno will host the event at Durrer’s Barn near Modesto. A social hour begins at 6 p.m, followed by silent auction, dinner and program.

Speakers include Cristel Tufenkjian, president of Ag One, and Dr. Charles Boyer, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.

Fresno State faculty and student Ag Ambassadors will be available to talk to prospective students and their parents about programs and careers in agriculture, science and technology.

Proceeds will help to establish the Ag One - Stanislaus Farm Supply Endowment Fund, joining other funds that promote and support the college and its students.

Tickets are $30 each or $10 per student, and there are sponsorship levels available from $100 to $1,000.

For more information and reservations, contact Christy Melvold at 559.278.4266.