Ag Circle Magazine

Sharing Stories of Agriculture, Food and the Environment

AgCircle Magazine, created by Cal Poly students and published twice a year features stories, photo essays, and other content to share stories of agriculture, food, and environmental sciences in California and beyond.

The Brock Center's student associate team guides volunteer contributors through developing story ideas, conducting interviews, writing compelling features, creating breathtaking visuals and photos, and then design and publish this award-winning magazine.

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 39, ISSUE 1

WINTER 2021

In this issue of AgCircle, find stories about Cal Poly units' responses to COVID-19, alumni businesses, two intriguing professors, and much more...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2

SUMMER 2020

This issue's content features our annual photo contest, a look into the impact made by Department Head Robert Flores, the pollination journey in the bee industry, produce delivery boxes, and more...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 38, ISSUE 1

WINTER 2020

In this issue of AgCircle, find articles about generational family farms, the garlic industry, niche dairy products, historical agriculture in the San Francisco Bay and the rise of avocados...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 37, ISSUE 2

SPRING 2019

This issue covers topics ranging from scientific development in food processing to rangeland management to market research put into the influence consumers have across products in the grocery aisle...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 37, ISSUE 1

WINTER 2019

In this issue of AgCircle, we have articles ranging from the California Olive industry, Cider industry, and 35 years of Western Bonanza...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 36, ISSUE 2

SUMMER 2018

Take a look at our annual photo contest submission, articles about leather work, California clydesdales, bonsai trees, and San Luis Obispo County's local zoo! The year's cover was taken by Celeste Roberts...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 36, ISSUE 1

WINTER 2018

Local kombucha, farm fresh acaí bowls, pick your own seasonal produce, and an inside scoop on the Reagan Ranch in this issue with 16 total articles...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 35, ISSUE 2

SUMMER 2017

From coffee to hunting, rural land appraisal to bread makers, this issue is sure to offer each reader a glimpse into the agriculture industry...

AGCIRCLE VOLUME 35, ISSUE 1

WINTER 2017

This issue of Ag Circle features stories on the Brock Center's 30th Year, updates about the J&G Lau Meat Processing Center, Siblings in CAFES and the buzz about bees!