JULY | AUGUST 2017
Almond Facts
41
Kristina Ramos –
Atwater
Fall 2017 School:
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
Major:
Agriculture Communications
“I believe the biggest issue facing agriculture is the decline of younger generations willing
to take over family farms or businesses. As a future ag teacher, I plan on changing that. I
will instill a passion for agriculture so strong that they want to come back and work hard
enough to own farms or businesses as successful as
Blue Diamond Growers
.”
Vanessa Ramos –
Porterville
Fall 2017 School:
California State University, Fresno
Major:
Soil Sciences
“The present problem in the agriculture industry is the conservation of water and climate
change. The dams that are built, in many places, are at the deteriorating point. They are
too old and much of our water is affected by this. However, I believe that climate change
is the main problem today. Working internationally is important to work together in the
same project and protect the environment.”
Jeevan Sandhu –
Patterson
Fall 2017 School:
California State University, Chico
Major:
Agriculture, Crops and Horticulture
“Agriculture is one of the biggest industries in California, as well as globally, which is
why I want to be able make a change in the industry for the better of all current farmers
and for the future generations. Some of the changes that I would like to make concern
more efficient farming through precision practices. One way I can achieve that is through
becoming a Pest Control Advisor (PCA).”
Savannah Southam –
Chico
Fall 2017 School:
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
Major:
Ag Business
“I believe that the number one issue pertaining to California agriculture is our water
supply. The water that is provided from wells and other sources is depleting and may
eventually become insufficient for farmers. Other problems include the regulations,
especially in California, that are set on just about everything, which costs a large amount
of time, money, and other resources.”
