This past week, 11 students traveled to California to attend the 2.6 Million Square foot World Ag Expo in Tulare. Students explored and learned about the newest technological advancements in the agriculture industry, from dew makers and self-driving tractors to Drones and automatic milkers. Students got an up-close look at the latest items on the market and tried their hands at operating some of them. While exploring the expo, students were able to network with other FFA members from all around the world, business owners in almost every industry, and ask questions to a variety of industry professionals.

We visited one of Upland California's oldest and last citrus orchards, surrounded by subdivisions for miles. Students got to learn about the history and operations of the citrus farm, and they even got to sample some fruit! 

Next was the University of California botanical gardens. Here we saw a variety of plants, from cacti and succulents to blooming flowers and roses.

We then visited WL Plastics, where we saw the process of making and testing plastic tubing used in agriculture. Lastly, we visited Staheli West. Students learned the history of the invention of the dew maker and toured the family-owned and operated manufacturing facility. This invention allows for perfect moisture (Dew) while bailing at any time of day.

Overall, students saw a variety of the newest technology in agriculture and experienced a

different view of western agriculture, while traveling to 5 states over a 6 day period.