At the F3 AgTEC event held at Clovis Community College, Industry Relations Coordinator Jose Cobos presented on UC Merced’s VISTA F3 R&D. He explained how the Experimental Smart Farm is leveraging research and technology to prepare students and emerging professionals to address real-world agricultural challenges. Jose also emphasized F3’s commitment to student engagement and its role in building a talent pipeline that supports both the innovation economy and the needs of California agriculture.
UC Merced is committed to building meaningful partnerships that drive AgTech innovation, grow talent, and create opportunities in the Central Valley and beyond.
Whether you’re a faculty member, grad student, or postdoc looking to collaborate with industry, or a company or grower seeking research expertise to solve agricultural challenges — we want to hear from you!