What I learned from Alpha Zeta was how to interact with colleagues from many different backgrounds. Although I re-entered college as an older student, learning to speak with others as an agricultural professional is an important skill that will serve you well in many different jobs in this industry."

We had a chance to chat with Cal Epsilon alumnus, Raymond Maestas! Raymond graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science in 2007. Since then, Raymond recently celebrated his first anniversary at Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. - Dinuba Innovation and Learning Center as a Station Manager! Read how Alpha Zeta helped him get where he is today: 

Alpha Zeta Presents Science in Agriculture

This story was sent to the Alpha Zeta National Office by the daughter of Alpha Zeta member, Robert Edgar Duke. Robert, known as "Bob" to his friends and family, studied agriculture at Rutgers University in the late 30s-early 40s and was a member of the Cook Chapter.She felt strongly about sharing his inspirational story with current Alpha Zeta student members:"I just wanted to share my father's story with other students. He was born in 1919 and a member of Alpha Zeta. The interesting thing ...

This past weekend, 13 brothers of the Alpha Zeta Cook Chapter participated in this year's Dance Marathon (many more volunteered!).  We raised over $6000 for the Embrace Kids foundation and continue to raise money for it. Dance Marathon isn't just a 32-hour long event where dancers can't sit or sleep.. each participant raised over $350 for their team and worked together to stay strong for the kids.  The Embrace Kids foundation benefits families of children who suffer from cancer or blood ...

I was at the Townshend AZ House at Ohio State University from 1941 through l943. We had a 4-car garage but the only car in the garage was one owned by Ray T. Carroll. It was a 1929 Chevrolet and was called "Esmeralda." I drove the car one time from Ashtabula County to the AZ house.

I was in Canada fishing when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. We were "off the grid" and didn't know about the devastation until after we arrived back in civilization. During the following days as I was watching the media coverage something struck me: what's happening to the farmers and the people in the rural communities?All the media coverage was focused on New Orleans -- and certainly what happened there was tragic, but the hurricane struck a huge geographic region and inflicted ...

I was not a member of Alpha Zeta in college so my first real experience with AZ and its members wasn’t until I had the opportunity to participate in two service trips. I was lucky enough to go on the Service Leadership Experience to Puerto Rico this January with two student members from the Nevada Chapter and an alumni and Board member from Cal Eta. For six days, we participated in two service projects, toured several farms, went on hikes, explored some caves, swam at a beautiful ...