"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:  

Seventeen members from The Townshend Chapter traveled to D.C. for a portion of their spring break.

We had a great day with current members and candidates learning and sharing moments at “Organia Farm”.

Dana G. Dalrymple, a 36-year veteran of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), worked to improve farming practices worldwide. Most of his career was spent working for CGIAR, formerly the Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research, which he supported soon after its inception in 1972.  As an agricultural economist, he shaped the policies, programs and budgets of the agency’s Washington headquarters and 16 international centers in South America, Africa and Asia, and he traveled to most of them.

Dalrymple, 85, died of complications from pneumonia on March 7 at his home in Washington, D.C. after suffering from dementia. Colleagues, friends and family will celebrate his life at a later date to be announced.

We were able to chat with Cal Epsilon alumna, Brittany Hitchcock! Brittany graduated from Fresno State in 2015 with a bachelors degree in Agricultural Education (Teacher Preparation Option) - Animal Science Emphasis. She talked about how Alpha Zeta impacted her life, and she shared her advice to students approaching graduation. Click to read more: