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NEWS & UPDATES
Welcome to the F3 Initiative News page, your source for the latest updates and stories about our work transforming agriculture in California's Central Valley. Explore articles across our three gears—F3 Innovate, F3 Local, and AgTEC Workforce—to learn how we’re driving innovation, empowering local farmers, and upskilling workers for a sustainable future. Whether you’re interested in groundbreaking ag-tech research, community-based food systems, or workforce development, there’s something here for everyone.
April 24: Ag Bag Meeting at UC Merced
Join faculty, staff, researchers, grad students, and post-docs at the next Ag Bag meeting at UC Merced and help strengthen the ag community.
3 days ago
AgTEC Innovation Center Breaks Ground
Merced College celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its highly anticipated AgTEC Innovation Center—a transformative facility that will play a critical role in preparing the Central Valley’s agricultural workforce for the future. The event drew students, local officials, and industry leaders eager to witness the next chapter in Merced College’s commitment to agricultural innovation.
4 days ago
F3 Innovate Welcomes Mandy Breuer
F3 Innovate (F3i) is thrilled to welcome Mandy Breuer to our growing team as the new Director of Talent Programs. In her role, she will spearhead the design and launch of talent development programs—including fellowships, internships, and youth engagement opportunities—that will empower the next generation of ag-tech leaders in the Central Valley and beyond.
6 days ago
Fresno State F3 Spring Symposium
On Friday, April 4, Fresno State hosted a Spring R&D Symposium, spotlighting student researchers and their innovative projects funded through the F3 Initiative. Held at the Jordan Agricultural Research Center, the event brought together faculty, students, and F3 partners to showcase how Fresno State’s next generation of ag leaders are advancing climate-smart technologies and applied research in agriculture.
Apr 8
Spring Ag Bag Meetings at UC Merced
Join faculty, staff, researchers, grad students, and post-docs at the next Ag Bag meeting at UC Merced and help strengthen the ag community.
Jan 21
Cesar Lucio Joins F3 Innovate as COO
Cesar Lucio has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of F3 Innovate.
Jan 20
F3 Innovate Heads to World FIRA
F3 Innovate is eager for its upcoming presence at World FIRA 2025, taking place from February 4-6 in Toulouse, France.
Jan 17
Fresno State F3 Fall Symposium
Fresno State hosted the F3 Fall Symposium at the Jordan Agricultural Research Center, where faculty and students presented their projects.
Dec 17, 2024
UC Merced Hosts AI*AG Revolution Event
At the “AI*AG Revolution” event, keynote speaker Dr. Elliott Grant emphasized that agriculture is at the forefront of the AI revolution.
Dec 13, 2024
VINE Connect Field Day Recap
The VINE Connect Field Day brought together ag-tech innovators, industry leaders, and community members for hands-on field demos.
Nov 15, 2024
VINE Connect Field Day
Join the upcoming VINE Connect Field Day on November 4th! Co-organized by Farmhand Ventures & UCANR, this event will showcase ag-tech demos.
Oct 30, 2024
F3 Innovate is Hiring
F3 Innovate is hiring for two new positions - a Director of Innovation & Industry, and a Director of Talent Programs. Learn more and apply!
Oct 21, 2024
Agri-Pulse Highlights F3's Impact
F3 was recently featured in an Agri-Pulse article: “F3 Initiative Tackles Farmworker Upskilling, Economic Development, and Agtech”
Oct 15, 2024
F3 Innovate Sponsors FIRA USA
F3 Innovate is proud to be a premier sponsor of this year's FIRA USA, the leading Ag Robotics forum, taking place October 22-24 in Woodland.
Oct 12, 2024
F3 Explainer Video
Our new F3 explainer video is live! Watch, share, and learn all about the F3 ecosystem and how the three gears are working together.
Oct 9, 2024
UC Merced Hosts Justin Tooley from the EDA
Tooley's visit included a tour of the Experimental Smart Farm where he saw the technologies that have been acquired through the BBBRC grant.
Sep 24, 2024
Celebrating F3 with Friends of the Foundation
Hosted by CVCF, this F3-themed event celebrated our local ag industry with a farm-to-table dinner, a panel discussion, and a farmers market.
Sep 20, 2024
Fresno State F3 Innovate Symposium
The F3 Innovate Symposium, held on August 30 at Fresno State, showcased cutting-edge ag technology research presentations.
Sep 3, 2024
Priscilla Koepke named CEO of F3 Innovate
We are thrilled to welcome Priscilla Koepke as the new CEO of F3 Innovate - a leader with 15+ years experience in tech, business, and more.
Sep 1, 2024
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