August 29, September 26, October 31, November 21

For faculty, graduate students, & post-docs to come together and strengthen the ag community at UC Merced. Let’s connect, learn from researchers & share updates campus infrastructure & resources. Coffee, tea, & light lunch provided.

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Location: Conference Center Room 225

Contact: Leigh Bernacchi, F3 Exec Dir. – lbernacchi@ucmerced.edu

May 3, 2024

The VINE, VISTA, and F3 are hosting a focused and hands-on workshop on tech translation and commercialization!

May 3, 2024

What are the big challenges facing California specialty crop growers today? Why is automation the only real solution to the labor challenges? Why are biologicals the best solution to pesticide regulatory challenges and why they are likely to be the best funded AgTech segment of the next 5 years. Why is AgTech VC investing shrinking and what will happen to it the next 3-5 years? What are the tech segments that will benefit AgTech and what are the biggest innovation opportunities in AgTech today?

April 23, 2024

Upgrade your resume with generative AI and algorithm skills, earn a LinkedIn badge, and join us for a fun evening of learning, tacos, and a raffle prize draw. Bring a laptop and a friend.

April 20, 2024

Come see us at Bobcat Day and check out our drones and robots!

April 17, 2024

Join us for an evening filled with resources designed to jumpstart your entry into the professional workforce! Receive personalized advice on your resume and LinkedIn profile, connect with mentors, and leave with a professional headshot.

Feburary 27, 2024

Join this in person discussion at the OpenET Applications Conference at Albuquerque, New Mexico about the use of OpenET’s datasets in evaluating water use, using water balance modeling (e.g. rain + irrigation, evaporation, transpiration, runoff to rivers, streams, and groundwater recharge)

March 13, 2024

Come build your future career in AgTech at this coding workshop! Network with local AgTech employers and investors like former Managing Director at Google Danny Bernstein, former VP of Engineering at NVIDIA Claire Delauney, and developers from Fireworx.ai.

March 7, 2024

AgTechX Ed centers around multiple panels featuring discussions led by industry leaders addressing critical issues in California Agriculture. Attendees include professionals from the industry and students. To register, please visit: https://go.wga.com/agtech-merced-college

March 8 – 10, 2024

A hackathon is an event where anyone with an interest in technology can attend to learn about technology, build a project, and share it over the course of a weekend to win prizes and more! HackMerced welcomes people of all experience levels. We will also have beginner-friendly workshops, events, and prize categories for those unacquainted with hackathons.

March 6, 2024

Join The VINE, Merced Farm Bureau, and the F3 Initiative as we bring together agtech startups, UC Researchers, and farmers to work together and support the future of agriculture in Merced County.

March 4, 2024

Discover the groundbreaking work in developing sustainable vineyard practices and effective control strategies for fungal diseases of grape, offering insights into innovative approaches to disease management.

January 26 – 28, 2024

December 10, 2023

Join the Farm-ng Amiga bot hacking challenge! Assemble a diverse team, pick challenges – Autonomy, AI, or Attachments. F3 will provide funding, access workspace, pitch training, and industry support. Team Formation due 12/10/23.

December 5, 2024

This event will bring together F3: Farms, Food, Future partners to showcase what they have been working on over the last year.

November 16, 2023

Join us for our workshop focused on leveraging low-code for rapid prototyping and efficient database applications. Expand your knowledge on AgTech opportunities in our region and build your resume. Connect with fellow students, innovators and entrepreneurs! Dinner will be provided. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/TQAH73dPyv

November 3, 2023

During this workshop, you will gain valuable insights into the pivotal role of the ai.ag hub harnessing AI-based technologies to revolutionize Central Valley agriculture into a globally competitive leading-edge industry. You will discover how UC Merced and Fresno State are contributing to the development of advanced technologies in this region. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the future of AgTech!

October 26, 2023

Come build an understanding of AI and AgTech Opportunities in our region and your resume. Open to all majors; come get your start in ag tech and bring a friend! Tacos will be served. RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/ecPVXrncTe

September 19, 2023

FIRA USA aims to bring together startups and growers, providing them with great content, demos, and conversations that will benefit the AgTech automation community.

September 1, 2023

The event will feature F3 Innovate Challenge Grant Awardees and incoming F3 graduate student researchers. The focus will be to learn from each other about our collaborative work in solving industry and climate problems through ag-tech innovation.