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Who We Are
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OUR OBJECTIVES
- Applied Research
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The California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI) is a non-profit, educational institution committed to improving the profitability of California agriculture. With a focus on applied research,
CATI seeks to deliver immediate and practical solutions to problems facing all facets of the agricultural industry.
Strong ties with industry, government and educational groups have enabled CATI to build a reputation as one of the leading research and development organizations in the state.
- Technology Transfer
Timely transfer of results from field and laboratory research is a high priority for CATI. Dissemination of technical information is accomplished through an assortment of conferences, workshops, field days, forums, seminars,
publications and through the Internet's World Wide Web.
Faculty members, researchers and technicians from the university's School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology serve as resource personnel for the programs. Publications include a quarterly newsletter,
as well as a variety of research reports, technical bulletins and resource booklets.
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OUR RESEARCH CENTERS
Located on the campus of California State University, Fresno, CATI oversees operations of four centers which serve as bases for applied research and development activities. Facilities include a 1,100-acre university farm;
an assortment of modern indoor laboratories; a unique-in-the-world dried foods technology laboratory; experimental and commercial wineries, a raisin processing plant, and a large hydraulics unit for testing irrigation equipment.
Each center works in close coordination with industry to ensure that research programs meet the specialized needs of constituents. University faculty lead research teams with support from staff technicians and student assistants.
The names and brief descriptions of our four centers are listed below:
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The Center for Agricultural
Business (CAB) offers resources, economic information and
expertise in the areas of production agriculture and agribusiness.
Conferences, forums and seminars serve as key dissemination activities. Areas of emphasis include the following:
- International trade and export marketing
- Water and energy management
- Farm labor and personnel management
- Agricultural safety education and training
- Farm labor research
- Farm management and accounting
- Computer applications in agribusiness
- New agribusiness opportunities
To reach CAB, call (559) 278-4405.
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The Center for Food Science and Nutrition Research (CFSNR) promotes research and fosters partnerships with industry, professional organizations and public agencies dealing
in food and nutritional sciences. Researchers address the following issues:
- Food processing
- New food product development
- Sensory evaluation
- Food selection
- Dietary intake
- Nutrition education
- Nutrition-related health problems
To reach CFSNR, call (559) 278-5924.
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The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) works in cooperation with the irrigation industry, local, state, and federal agencies and irrigation users,
to demonstrate new technology and develop performance specifications and standards for all types of irrigation equipment. Facilities include a field demonstration area and hydraulic research laboratory. Services include the following:
- Irrigation equipment testing /evaluation
- Irrigation equipment selection
- Improving irrigation efficiency
- Computer applications in irrigation
To reach CIT, call (559) 278-2066.
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The Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC) acts as a local, national and international information center for applied research in the grape and wine industries.
Facilities include a production winery, state-of-the-art raisin processing plant and full-scale commercial vineyard. Research objectives include these:
- Developing effective cultural practices for new wine, raisin and table grape varieties
- Improving existing methods and systems of vineyard management
- Testing new processes and materials for use in the wine industry
- Developing new food products and systems
To reach VERC, call (559) 278-2089.
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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION NETWORK
(ATI-NET)
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In addition to its research centers, CATI oversees operation of the
Agricultural Technology Information Network (ATI-Net), a computer-based information
system serving California's business and agribusiness communities. Offered free of charge, ATI-Net uses sophisticated, high-speed electronic technology to link farmers, agribusinessmen, educators, researchers and students with current agricultural,
business and trade information from all over the world. All the user needs for access is a personal computer and modem. ATI-Net also offers special fee-based services such as developing and maintaining home pages for display on the World Wide Web.
To speak to a representaive of ATI-NET, call (559) 278-4872.
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LOCATION
CATI is housed on California State University, Fresno's
1,100 acre University Farm Laboratory (see map below), considered one of the
most modern and best equipped agricultural facilities in the western United
States. Fresno is located in the heart of California's major agricultural
region, with the total gross production value of Fresno County agricultural
products totaling nearly $3.1 billion in 1994.
Fresno has an area population of more than 600,000 and offers a
host of year-around cultural, social, and recreational activities. It is
within a short drive of three national parks -- Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and
Sequoia. Hotel facilities are located near the university campus and a modern
airport makes Fresno an easy destination for domestic and international
travelers.
Location of CATI and Research Centers at CSUF campus
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CONTACT INFORMATION
California Agricultural Technology Institute
California State University Fresno
2910 E. Barstow Ave. M/S 115
Fresno, CA 93740-8009
Phone: (559) 278-2361
Fax: (559) 278-4849
Email: steveo@csufresno.edu
Web address: http://cati.csufresno.edu
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