Ag senator wants open communication

By Benjamin Baxter
The Collegian

As a New Jersey native, Kelly Ansaldo did not develop an interest in agriculture until she moved with her family to Sacramento nine years ago.

Today Ansaldo is the Associated Students senator for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. A senior Agricultural Business major, she seeks an emphasis in Animal Science, hoping to be able to use her degree in farm management. She was not always so adamant about pursing a degree in this field.

While attending Casa Robles High School in Sacramento, she joined the local FFA, which, she said, developed her continuing interest in agriculture.

She came to Fresno State to further develop her interest. She considers Fresno State’s highly-rated agriculture program to have a prime location.

“The San Joaquin Valley is the heartland of agriculture. That’s what I like about it,” Ansaldo said.

While at Fresno State, she tried to make her mark, even before becoming involved in Associated Students.

She helped reinstate the Sigma Alpha chapter of Alpha Zeta, a professional honor society for students of agriculture.

Ansaldo has also been a member of the Ag Business Club and the Fresno State Equestrian team. Her singular goal as senator is to improve the communication between the various clubs and organizations within her constituency, “getting that tie back” is a high priority.

Ansaldo doesn’t lay blame for the fallout on any particular group or leadership and she considers her efforts successful so far. “It’s really nice to see everyone coming together,” she said.

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