Dr. Cook served on the High Council for 13 years.  He served as High Scribe from 1972 through 1976.  He served as High Chancellor from 1976 through 1985.  Dr. Cook was honored as one of only 100 members of the Fraternity's Centennial Honor Roll of distinguished agricultural leaders in 1997.  He also served as a member of the board of directors of Alpha Zeta Foundation, Inc. and served for many years as an advisor of the North Carolina Chapter at North Carolina State University.  Click the headline link above to read his obituary -- courtesy of Shannon Funeral Service.

On Monday, March 22nd, The Virginia Chapter held its Sixth Annual Agriculture Pageant and was the first year the event was held virtually.

Alpha Zeta members eager to learn about a great fraternity member, a great statesman, and a global leader for U.S. agriculture and U.S. Foreign Policy, should consider the long, distinguished, and productive life of Indiana’s U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar, who died aged 87 in April 2019. Lugar was an Honorary member of Alpha Zeta.

If you’re thinking about applying and want a career as an agricultural diplomat, AZ alumnus offers help.

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: 

"Don't be afraid to try something new/different especially if you might better yourself because of it and never miss an opportunity to have an adventure with the people you care about, even if it means you have to wear a pair of slacks."

We had a chance to chat with Cal Epsilon alumnus, Victor Evans! Victor graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Mechanics. Click to read more about what he's up to, and how Cal Epsilon helped him get where he is today! 

"I've always advocated for ways to promote agriculture in a professional and positive light, and I appreciated that Alpha Zeta offered an outlet to network with other like-minded agricultural scholars. I thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the members of the club; there is definitely a welcoming culture in Alpha Zeta that compliments its strong morals very well." 

We had a chance to chat with Cal Epsilon alumna, Ariel Diggan! Ariel graduated from Fresno State in 2014 with a Bachelors in Animal Science, emphasis in Equine Science. She now oversees Fresno State's Quarter Horse Unit and Student Horse Centers! Ariel plans to return to Fresno State in the fall to teach basic-level equine courses as a student instructor while she works towards her Master's in Animal Science, focusing on poultry nutrition. Click to read more: 

"Don't be discouraged by thinking there is too much to learn. It does take time but time goes by quickly. Be curious about things in your discipline that you don't yet know well."

We had the opportunity to speak with Cal Epsilon Alumnus and U.S. Army Veteran, Walter Bentley, who graduated from Fresno State in 1969 with a Bachelors in Plant Science and a minor in Biology. Since then, Bentley has made an impact in the field of Entomology and agriculture through the UC Cooperative Extension and more, including volunteering in the Philippines, Kosovo, and Guatemala. Click to read more: 

"Alpha Zeta has helped me with my public speaking as well as my professionalism as a whole. It offered me interview practices, resume building, and networking."

Morgan Briner graduated from Fresno State in 2017 with a Bachelors in Agricultural Education, Teacher Preparation Option with an emphasis in Animal Science. Since then, Morgan has entered into the credential program. Click to read more: