"Where we are headed now is to create a bachelor of science degree in agribusiness (by 2017)," said Dr. Brad Barbeau, associate professor of economics and entrepreneurship. "We will be partnering with Hartnell College to create a 'two-plus-two' program." Sumadhur Shakya, assistant professor of operations management and agribusiness, said that preliminary research suggests there is interest in such a degree from employers and from individuals working in the ag sector.

– Salinas Californian, March 16, 2015