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YVC Launches 3rd Cohort Of Ag Sciences
YVC Launches 3rd Cohort Of Ag Sciences
YVC Launches 3rd Cohort Of Ag Sciences
This fall, Yakima Valley College welcomed in their 3rd cohort of students seeking a Bachelors of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences degree.  Trent Ball, head of YVC’s Ag Department said what makes their program unique is the connection with the farming community across central Washington.  He noted thei...
Yakima Valley Vintners To Host French Market Friday
Yakima Valley Vintners To Host French Market Friday
Yakima Valley Vintners To Host French Market Friday
Yakima Valley College’s teaching winery, Yakima Valley Vintners, will host a French Market and Wie Release Party on Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  The event will take place in the school’s tasting room on the Yakima Campus, at 1606 West Nob Hill Blvd.  YVV officials say i...
YVC’s CAMP Program Looks To Help Migrant Farmworkers
YVC’s CAMP Program Looks To Help Migrant Farmworkers
YVC’s CAMP Program Looks To Help Migrant Farmworkers
In an effort to help migrant or seasonal farmworkers, and their children pursuing higher education, Yakima Valley College has their College Assistance Migrant Program, better known as CAMP.  CAMP is funding by the U.S. Department of Education to provide a range of support to help migrant or seasonal farmworkers and their family successfully complete the first year of college.   “...
YVV Honored At Recent Wine Competition
YVV Honored At Recent Wine Competition
YVV Honored At Recent Wine Competition
Yakima Valley College’s teaching winery was recently honored in a number of categories.  Yakima Valley Vintners received multiple honors at the 2022 Great Northwest Wine Platinum Competition.  YVV’s 2017 Red Backpack Red Wine received double platinum while the 2018 Dean’s List Merlot and 2017 Senioritis Red Blend each earned platinum honors.  In addition, double-gold honors wer...
YVC Opens Application Process For New Ag Degree Program
YVC Opens Application Process For New Ag Degree Program
YVC Opens Application Process For New Ag Degree Program
This week, Yakima Valley College started accepting applications for the first class of the school’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in Agricultural Sciences program. The program, according Tent Ball chair of YVC’s Agriculture Department, is designed for students at the very beginning of their careers who are interested in a four-year degree as well as working adults who are interested in advancin
YVC Awarded Over $300K To Help Undocumented Students
YVC Awarded Over $300K To Help Undocumented Students
YVC Awarded Over $300K To Help Undocumented Students
Yakima Valley College was recently awarded $321,850 in grant money to provide financial aid to undocumented students who are residents of Washington during the Spring 2021 Quarter. The funding, provided through the state’s Emergency Relief Grant program signed into law last month, will support resident undocumented individuals who demonstrate financial need but do not qualify for federally-funded
YVC Wine Program Receives $25K From NWFCS
YVC Wine Program Receives $25K From NWFCS
YVC Wine Program Receives $25K From NWFCS
On Tuesday, Yakima Valley College announced their Vineyard and Winery Technology Program had received a $25,000 gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services. “We are proud to offer students hands-on experience across the entire wine making process, from grape to glass, at our award-winning teaching winery,” said Vineyard and Winery Technology Instructor Trent Ball. “Washingto ...
YVC To Hold Sessions Detailing CAMP Program
YVC To Hold Sessions Detailing CAMP Program
YVC To Hold Sessions Detailing CAMP Program
If you’re interested in learn more about Yakima Valley College’s new CAMP program, the school will host a series of on-line sessions throughout February. The YVC’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, ...
YVC Awarded $2.1M To Help Farm Workers Students
YVC Awarded $2.1M To Help Farm Workers Students
YVC Awarded $2.1M To Help Farm Workers Students
Yakima Valley College recently received a $2.1 million federal grant to help support the region's migrant and seasonal farm working students. The College Assistance Migrant Program, or CAMP, is funded via the U.S. Department of Education and works with migrant or seasonal farmworkers and their children in completing their first year of college at YVC ...
YVC Wines Win Several 2020 Awards
YVC Wines Win Several 2020 Awards
YVC Wines Win Several 2020 Awards
Congratulations to Yakima Valley Vintners the winner of several awards at the 2020 Seattle Wine Competition. Yakima Valley College’s teaching winery, was awarded double gold for their 2018 Research Paper Roussanne, as well as gold medals for the The 2019 Easy A Chardonnay and 2017 Dean’s List Reserve Tempranillo. The Seattle Wine Compe ...

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