Students in the AG 452: Issues in California Agriculture course recently traveled to Sacramento to present their policy analysis projects and meet with California agricultural leaders. The course was created in 2003 by alumnus George H. Soares, managing partner at Kahn, Soares & Conway LLP, with the goal of preparing the future leaders in California agriculture by providing them a true Learn by Doing experience in the capitol. Students presented on topics including GMO education, local food systems, agricultural mechanization and agricultural waste management. They met with secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, senators, legislative advocates, program alumni and more.