UCCE part of World Ag Expo throughout its 50-year history

Last week the World Ag Expo in Tulare County marked it's 50th year, reported Luis Hernandez in the Visalia Times-Delta. UC Cooperative Extension played a role in creating the event in 1967 and in 2017 was one of 27 organizations that have been involved every year since.

The article featured a picture of Jim Sullilns, who served as director of UC Cooperative Extension in Tulare County from 1993 to 2015. He now volunteers at the World Ag Expo, coordinating educational seminars.

“We always tried to provide an educational component on what's going on in agriculture and what's being done at universities,” he said. “We wanted to make sure it was available. We always had a booth here.”

As a volunteer, Sullins said he is getting a different perspective on the selfless acts of others.

“I see how much volunteers put in out of their own dime,” he said. “I realize how much it is hands on.”

2017 marked 50 years of involvement in World Ag Expo for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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