The nonprofit supporting Fresno State’s ag specialty college unveiled its first corporate sponsor Thursday supporting students and teachers of the renowned program.

The commitment from Fresno Equipment Company comes as the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences expands its farm operations and the majors offered there — including its award-winning winemaking program.

The Ag One Foundation provides scholarships and student and program support for the Jordan College, said Shannon Birkner, executive director of the foundation. She said the partnership with Fresno Equipment Company speaks its commitment to ag in the Central Valley.

Fresno Equipment gave $20,000 to the college.

“We’re all trying to meet the same goals,” Birkner said. “We want to produce the next generation of agricultural l

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