National Ag Science Center

Happy ! There are more than 7 billion people in the world — that’s over seven billion mouths to feed every day. Today, let's show our appreciation for not only local and national farmers who make this possible but to our communities and schools across the country that help young people consider career opportunities in agricultural industries.

Ag is essential now and for our future. 🌱

Tickets are still available!

25th Annual Ag Hall of Fame! http://agsciencecenter.org/events/hall-of-fame/

The National Ag Science Center is excited to announce the arrival of the 24th annual Hall of Fame celebrating F&M Bank for their outstanding contributions as one of the largest and dependable community bank lenders in the ag field across California and especially in the Central Valley. To honor our friends in ag, consider purchasing tickets, a table, or become a sponsor. You're not only supporting local businesses, but ensuring future generations know agriculture, careers in the field and the science behind the food that is put on our tables through the National Ag Science Center's programming. Opportunities are still available on the NASC website, reserve your spot!

Hall of Fame 2021 24th Annual Hall of Fame Gala honoring inductee F&M Bank. Hosted by the National Ag Science Center -- a non-profit that provides ag science and educational resources, programming and career awareness to students K-20 in the Stanislaus County region.

It's October! Want to know something scary? 7% of American adults believe chocolate milk comes from brown cows, yikes! Don't let this happen to our bright students. Support our ag-science and education programming by coming to the Stanislaus County Ag Hall of Fame. Click the link below for tickets! https://agsciencecenter.salsalabs.org/hof2021/index.html?page=register

Mic check 1,2,3. Happy late Monday! I hope everyone got a chance to get work done during one of the longest Facebook crashes in history. What did you do while FB and Instagram were down?

Happy National Coffee Day! Did you know in Uganda, women contribute to 58% of the labor involved in coffee production? Check out this 1 min video about how these women in the Kanungu region are getting access to their share of agriculture and finances when it comes to coffee bean harvesting.

Empowering female coffee farmers Kanungu in western Uganda is a major coffee growing area. The high altitude and tropical climate provide ideal conditions for coffee production.  Despit...

Looking for a fun fall activity for the family? Spruce up your garden or home with little pumpkin houses! Fun for all ages and festive decor!

Pumpkin House: Engineering Project for Kids | Adventure in a Box Looking for autumn STEM activities to do with elementary school kids? Work together on a pumpkin house engineering project!

LAST DAY! Today is the last day to become a "Give Me Some Credit" sponsor for Hall of Fame. Get your logos in today! Email below.

Another reason to RSVP to the Hall of Fame...snag yourself and the family some MLB tickets at our silent auction. Watch some baseball next year and support future generations of farmers and growers in the Central Valley. A win-win here! http://agsciencecenter.org/events/hall-of-fame/

Happy Friday! Have you seen Google's latest doodle? Today we celebrate Michiyo Tsujimura's 133rd birthday, the first woman in Japan to receive a doctoral degree in agriculture for her scientific research of green tea! Check out this 1-min read for more on Michiyo.

Google Doodle celebrates Michiyo Tsujimura, scientist known for green tea research The late scientist known for her pioneering research on green tea was the first woman doctor of agriculture in Japan.