The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is turning 125 years old and we want to celebrate this remarkable milestone with you.
Please save the date for our anniversary celebration: Nov. 13 and 14, 2026, on Cal Poly's campus.
The weekend of events includes:
- Alumni Reception on Friday, November 13, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
- Learn by Doing Tours on Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Taste of Cal Poly, an evening featuring Cal Poly-produced foods paired with wines from the JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture on Saturday, November 14, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
For more than a century, our alumni have shaped industries, advanced innovation and carried our Learn by Doing philosophy into communities around the world. Now, it’s time to come together and honor that legacy.
This milestone honors more than a century of impact, made possible by our students, alumni, faculty, staff and partners. Together, we are Building the Future on the Legacy of Our Past.
In addition to the culminating anniversary celebration in November, we will honor this noteworthy anniversary throughout the year at key annual events.
For more information on the celebration visit the 125th Anniversary Celebration webpage.
125th Anniversary Fund
For 125 years, the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences has transformed lives through hands-on learning, breakthrough research and a commitment to service.
As we celebrate this historic milestone, we invite you to invest in the next generation of leaders who will carry our Learn by Doing legacy forward. Your support will help expand student opportunities, fuel innovation and strengthen the partnerships that shape our industries and communities.
Join us in Building the Future on the Legacy of Our Past by making a gift in honor of 125 years of impact.
Donate to the Dean’s Power of Doing Fund today to support student success and continue the legacy.
We look forward to celebrating this historic occasion with you.
If you have questions about college activities during the 125th Anniversary Celebration, please email CAFES@calpoly.edu.
