THE BRAE WEEKLYEngineering and systems management support for agriculture

The Weekly Newsletter for the BioResource & Agricultural Engineering Department

WEEK 2~ January 18th, 2018

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The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department is proud of its students. Time to be noticed by others as well. Cal Poly is a favorite of companies looking for qualified interns and employees! Take advantage of all of the opportunities on campus over the next month!

From Boots to Suits

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2017-18 AES Officer TeamMegan CairdPosition: SMB Club Council RepYear: SophomoreMajor: Agricultural Systems Management

Why did you choose Cal Poly?I chose Cal Poly because it’s a great school for agriculture and I’m interested in going into my family’s agriculture business. It’s also close to home and both of my grandparents graduated from this school.

Why did you apply to the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department?I applied to the BRAE department because I knew I wanted to go into Agriculture and I was in an engineering academy in high school and really enjoyed it so I thought I would combine the two.

What has been your favorite part of AES?The quarterly activities or the monthly general meetings.

What has been your favorite class at Cal Poly?COMS 101- Public Speaking!

What has been your favorite experience in the BRAE Department?When I went to the ASABE competition in Spokane, Washington this past summer for the PAAC club. We competed in a robotics competition. We didn’t do very well but it was a great bonding experience.

Where do you see yourself in five years?In five years, I see myself working somewhere in California in an agricultural business. Then eventually going back home to manage my family’s business.

Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA

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January CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Ag Showcase

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21 22 23 24Cal Poly Winter Career Fair

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Cal Poly Winter Career Fair

26 27Ag Ambassador State Conference

28 29 30 31AES Resume Workshop

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4 5 6 7 8AES BarbecueBRAE Ramp

AES Career Fair

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4Jobs and Internships

From Boots to Suits... Clean up and get hired!

Now that you know the when, here are some tips for success at each Career Event:1. Dress to impress! 2. Bring Business Cards. A handy little card with all of your information in one place can be the best

way to make an impact. If you receive someone else’s card, be sure to follow up within 24 hours. VistaPrint.com is fast, cheap, and easy!

3. Have an updated Resume. Take advantage of career services and faculty review. Keep an eye open for the AES Resume Workshop later in the month.

4. Do not carry a backpack. Look like a professional! Carry a folio or other folder with all your documents.

5. Update your LinkedIn ahead of time. Add job experiences, class history, volunteering and community service.

6. Shake Hands and use proper eye contact. Nothing makes a worse an impression than a dead fish handshake.

7. Make conversation! Many of the recruiters are Cal Poly Alum, even if not most attend every year. Career showcases are great ways to network for the future and make yourself known.

Have you spruced up your resume? Find someone in the industry you’re looking to work in, have them look it over. Update you LinkedIn profile, have classmates, advisors and professors write you recommendations while you’re still in school and your work is at the top of their mind. Come up with a list of your skills and truly learn how to communicate them to others. Show that you can work in a team atmosphere, you can solve problems and make decisions. Highlight how you can plan, organize and prioritize work.

The next big step is becoming noticed by those companies interested in hiring interns and full time employees. Luckily, there are THREE great options in your near future:

January 18th and January 19th is the annual Ag Business Showcase sponsored by the Agriculture Busi-ness Management Club. This year, the Farm Shop will be filled with a record 100 Agricultural based companies looking to hire both interns and full time employees in the upcoming months (especially summer)!

January 24th & 25th is the Winter Cal Poly Career Fair. Cal Poly Career Services is hosting this two-day, all out job hunt bonanza featuring over 200 companies in the Recreation Center.

February 8th is the AES Career Showcase. AES is hosting the annual career showcase encompassing Ag Engineering and related companies. AES will also be hosting an interview and resume workshop to help prepare students for the BRAE Career Fair on January 31st. It will include pizza, free resume paper, and resume advice from Krista Burke, CAFES Career Services Advisor.

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ABM/NAMA Ag Showcase

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSWednesday, January 17th, 2018Industry Social6:00pm to 9:00pmMadonna InnJUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY, 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Thursday, January 18th and Friday, January 19th, 2018Ag Showcase9:30am to 1:30pmFarm Shop, Building 9ALL STUDENTS WELCOME

This year, the Cal Poly Agribusiness Management and National Agri-Marketing Association (ABM/NAMA) Club is proud to present the 29th annual Ag Showcase. With over 100 companies in attendance, students are given the opportunity to communicate and network with company representatives from a wide range of fields in the industry. Ag Showcase not only provides Cal Poly students with opportunities for internships and careers, but also allows companies to showcase their company and meet with potential employees.

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Attendee Descriptions !!!!!!!!

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2018 Showcase Attendees

American!AgCredit! Elanco! Reiter!Affiliated!Companies!American!Riviera!Bank! Famous!Software! Renaissance!Food!Group!Amy's!Kitchen! Farm!Credit!West! Rocket!Farms,!Inc.!!Arborwell! Farmland!Management!Services! Rocky!Hill,!Inc.!Atsá!Foods!Co.! FMC!Corporation! Rosa!Brothers!Milk!Company!Baloian!Farms! FosterFarms.com! Sakata!Seed!America!Bartlett!Tree!Experts! Fowler!Packing!Company!! Sanders!Seed!BASF!Corporation! G3!Enterprises! Sensient!BellaVista!Landscape!Services!Inc.! GENEX!Cooperative,!Inc! Sierra!Pacific!Industries!Bonipak! Golden!State!Farm!Credit! South!Valley!Farms!Boskovich!Farms!Inc! Green!Valley!Farm!Supply,!Inc.! Southern!Glazer's!Wine!and!Spirits!BrightView! Grimmway!Farms!! Specialty!Food!Association!Bronco!Wine!Company! Grimmway!Schools! Ste.!Michelle!Wine!Estates!C.H.!Robinson! Growers!Transplanting,!Inc.! Sun!Pacific!CA!Department!of!Food!and!Agriculture! HM.Clause! Sun!World!International,!LLC!

Cakebread!Cellars!Irrigation!Design!and!Construction,!LLC! SunFed!Ranch!

Cal!Poly!San!Luis!Obispo! J.!Lohr!Vineyards!&!Wines! Sunview!Vineyards!CalAgJobs! Jensen!Landscape!Contractors,!LLC! Superior!Foods!California!Grain!and!Feed!Association! Land!O'Lakes! Swanton!Pacific!Ranch!CED! LandCare!! Sysco!Corporation!Challenge!Dairy!Products,!Inc.! Lyons!Magnus!! Tanimura!&!Antle!Charles!River! Mariani!Nut! Taylor!Farms!Christopher!Ranch,!LLC.! Markon!Cooperative! The!JM!Smucker!Co!Church!Brothers!Farms! Martinez!Orchards! The!Tremont/Lyman!Groups!

Coast!Landscape!Management!!Mid!Valley!Agricultural!Services,!Inc.! Trans!Ova!Genetics!

CoBank! Mission!Produce! Treasury!Wine!Estates!Constellation!Brands! Monsanto/!Seminis! Trinchero!Family!Estates!Crop!Production!Services! Monterey!Mushrooms,!Inc! Turlock!Fruit!Company!

Crown!Packing!Company! Murphy!Bank!USDA;!AMS;!Livestock,!Poultry,!and!Seed!

Dow!AgroSciences! Ocean!Mist!Farms! Wonderful!Citrus!Driscoll's! Pacific!Premier!Bank!! Wonderful!Orchards!Duckhorn!Wine!Company! Peace!Corps! Woodside!Electronics!Corp!E.!&!J.!Gallo!Winery! PepsiCo! !Ecolab! Rabobank,!N.A.! !Ecolab/EcoSure! RDO!Equipment!Co./RDO!Water! !

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In just two weeks, over 200 employers will be at Cal Poly to recruit for internships and full-time positions. Mark your calendar for the Winter Career Fair, January 24 & 25, 2018 at the Rec Center. Doors open at 9:30 am and the dress code is business professional.

Winter Career Fair9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. open forum to network with employers2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. interviews for candidates selected by employers during open forumEvent location: Rec Center, Building 43

Additionally, on February 8, 2018 be sure to check out the Local Career Fair in Chumash Auditorium from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. If you are you interested in staying in SLO this summer, or living here after you graduate, don’t miss the chance to network with local businesses who are seeking Cal Poly students to join their teams, whether it be for internships, summer, part-time or full-time jobs! Local Career Fair 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. open forum to network with employersEvent location: Chumash Auditorium, Building 65 Search Employers and Positions before the Career FairTo view the employers and positions they are recruiting for at the Career Fair:Login into MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake and click on “Events” on the upper navigation bar.Click on “Fair Search” and then “Cal Poly 2018 Winter Career Fair – Jobs & Internships.”Click on “All Employers.”Use the filters to search through the list of employers that are attending and which positions they are recruiting for at the fair.To view jobs they are hiring for, click on “View Details” below the company.

If you have any questions, please contact careerservices@calpoly.edu or 805-756-2501.

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Come lead with us….

For over a century, South San Joaquin Irrigation District has been passionately focused on delivering high quality water and power that are integral to the communities we serve.

As a leader in technology and innovation, SSJID continues to be on the forefront in delivering exceptional customer service while protecting the environment in which we live and work.

As an employer we offer competitive salaries and benefits including: Employer paid Medical insurance for employees, Cal PERS retirement, Deferred compensation, Wellness Plan and a variety of paid time to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We are passionate about our role as a partner in the Central Valley agricultural industry and a proven leader among agricul-tural and residential water agencies in Central California.

If you would like to explore opportunities with SSJID, then visit our website for more information about our agency, our goals and employment opportunity details.We are currently seeking exceptional candidates for:Ditchtender/Maintenance WorkerAssociate Civil engineerMechanical Technician II (Water Treatment Plant, Oakdale, CA.)Visit us at: SSJID.com or 11011 E. Highway 120, Manteca

South San Joaquin Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Civil Engineer Stetson Engineers Inc. is recruiting an entry-level Water Resources Engineer for full time employment at our office in San Rafael, CA. Candidate must have a degree in Civil, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering or another similar field. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, including proficiency in building organized and comprehensible spreadsheet calculations and data graphing. Coursework in hydrology and hydraulics are essential, and courses in agricultural irrigation and AutoCAD are a plus. The candidate should also have excellent written and oral communication skills as most tasks will involve writing technical memorandums and reports. Candidates who have passed the EIT and hold a master’s degree in a related field are preferred. Stetson's compensation package for full-time employees includes fully-paid medical and dental group premiums for employee and dependents, pension, life, and disability insurance, as well as a competitive salary. Resumes and cover letters may be sent to: Careers at Stetson Stetson Engineers Inc. 2171 E. Francisco Blvd., Ste K San Rafael, CA 94901 FAX (415) 457-1638 careers@stetsonengineers.com Stetson Engineers Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring, promotion and dismissal practices are conducted without discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical handicap, medical condition, age, or marital status

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Apply now for the 2018 Irrigation Foundation scholarship program!

Are you a student currently enrolled at a two- or four-year university studying irrigation-related curriculum? The Irrigation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2018 scholarship program. The Irrigation Foundation scholarship program was established to develop and administer an awards program to promote the study of and careers in the irrigation field. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 – $2,500, will be awarded based on the student’s letter of intent, financial need, reference letters, resume and list of irrigation-related courses taken or enrolled in. To be eligible for the scholarship program, a student must

Be currently enrolled (undergraduate or graduate) at a U.S. technical or vocational school, community college, university or similar institution of higher learning. Be a U.S. citizen.Have taken or be currently enrolled in a class with irrigation related-curriculum. Have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA, based on a 4.0 scale. Demonstrate financial need.

To learn more about the program requirements and application process, visit the Foundation’s website. Apply now online! Applications are due Feb. 15, with notification to award winners by April 1. Save the date for the 2018 irrigation faculty academies!

The Irrigation Foundation is offering both agriculture and landscape versions of its popular Faculty Academy again this year. The two events allow instructors to network with fellow academics and learn the latest irrigation-related curriculum to take back to the classroom.

June 25 – 26Agricultural Research, Development and Education CenterFort Collins, Colorado

June 21 – 22 Front Range Community College Westminster, Colorado

Both events are free to attend and are open to instructors teaching at high schools and two- and four-year institutions. Travel grant assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying attendees. For more information or to check out last year’s program, visit the Foundation’s website or contact Foundation and Administration Manager Nicole Preisner (703.536.7080).

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12Engineers Without BordersHello EWB,Before going into the details of our meetings this week I would like to highlight one of my favorite quotes which is luckily from the amazing man we are honoring this Monday.

Going into this week remember to stand up for what you believe in and think about the “ripples” you are sending out into the universe.

Meetings: Some times CHANGED FOR THIS WEEK!

Meeting Monday from 7:00-9:00pm:Fiji: 14-249Malawi: 14-247Meeting Tuesday 7:00-9:00pmLocal Projects: 26-123Nicaragua: 10-126

Thailand will NOT be meeting on Monday. Another time during the week will be determined and sent out as soon as it is known.

General Meeting on Wednesday: Come learn how EWB applies to landing a job or internship! With career fair coming up, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to showcase your work in EWB. Beyond going over EWB on resumes and interviews, we’ll also be talking about post-graduate paths for pursuing a career in development. See you Wednesday at 6pm in 26-104!Sustainability Task Force will not be meeting this week.

IMPACT meets Tuesday 11:00-12:00pm in the library fishbowl 216Q. IMPACT, Engineers Without Borders’ volun-teering team, works with nonprofits across San Luis Obispo County to carry on the tradition of thinking globally and acting locally. IMPACT organizes volunteering events that unite EWB members and fellow Cal Poly students with local nonprofits dedicated to the community EWB Cal Poly knows and loves. In addition to future volunteer-ing events, IMPACT is looking forward to building long term relationships in the community through a partner program between nonprofits and EWB project teams.

Tea Time will NOT be meeting this week. If you still have comments, questions, or concerns or need anything before next Monday please email Jess Taylor at: jtaylo54@calpoly.edu

Announcements:CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISERWHEN: Saturday January 20WHERE: Chipotle on Higuera (Downtown)TIME: 5-9pmCome eat awesome food to support Team Nica at the Chipotle Fundraiser!!!

SOCCER!Are you good at sports? Are you super competitive? Well it doesn’t matter! Soccer IM signups are here and we want YOU on our team!!! Link below: https://goo.gl/forms/nB3loUvClBufpFO83