News from: College of the Desert

The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and College of the Desert have partnered to host AgTechX Ed – a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers.

The AgTechX Ed Summit at College of the Desert will include three panel covering the following topics: industry issues and skill identification; education and workforce development strategies; and current and future workforce needs on the farm.

This event is part of the AgTechX Ed Initiative – a statewide effort, led by Western Growers and California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, to cultivate a future workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate emerging on-farm technology.

Register now to help us shape the skills of tomorrow!

• Thursday, March 27, 2025
• 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
• College of the Desert
• Indio Campus
• 45524 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201