About the Allen Farm

The Allen Farm is the hub of the Farm of the Future educational program at Coalinga College. Sitting on two parcels totaling 213 acres which were donated to the college by the Allen family in 2001, the Farm continues to grow and expand its facilities and course offerings.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a national model of agricultural education, specializing in integrated food, fiber, and environmental systems from production to consumption emphasizing sustainable agriculture in partnership with resources in the San Joaquin Valley and the world.

Career opportunities in agriculture are many and diverse-requiring the best talent or our students. Enrollment in our Associate of Science Degree or Certificate programs in Agriculture Science and Technology can be your first step to a bright future.

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Farm of the Future

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Agriculture
October 20, 2022
What do Agricultural Engineers do?
Want to help improve the agriculture industry? A career as an Agriculture Engineer could be the perfect career for you! At West Hills College, our degrees will give you the knowledge necessary to continue your education and start your career as an agricultural engineer.
Career Focus
November 28, 2017
What Can You Do With an Agriculture Degree or Certificate?
Those looking for a reliable and varied career should look closely at earning a certificate or degree in agriculture. Coalinga College offers an associate’s degree in Agriculture Science Technology and certificates in Precision Agriculture and Integrated Pest Management Certificate.
Agriculture
November 22, 2017
Become a Food Scientist!
Want to help farmers increase their production? A career as a Food Science Technician could be the perfect career for you! West Hills College’s certificate and degree programs will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to becoming successful in your future career as an agricultural and food science technician.
Agriculture
November 22, 2017
Interested in Engineering? Become an Agriculture Engineer!
Want to help improve the agriculture industry? A career as an Agriculture Engineer could be the perfect career for you! At West Hills College, our degrees will give you the knowledge necessary to continue your education and start your career as an agricultural engineer.
Agriculture
November 22, 2017
Considering Becoming an Agricultural Inspector?
Do you want to improve the quality of agricultural production? Want to ensure that the products that are sent to grocery stores are safe for human consumption? Agricultural inspector will be the perfect career for you! West Hills College’s degree and certificate programs will give you the knowledge necessary to keep others safe and be successful in your future career as an agricultural inspector.
Agriculture
November 21, 2017
What Does a GPS/GIS Technician Do?
If you’re interested in geography and agriculture, becoming a GPS/GIS Technician could be a great fit for you! Coalinga College will give you the hands-on experience necessary for success in this field.
Agriculture
November 20, 2017
Interested in Becoming a Precision Agriculture Technician?
The mathematics skills necessary to map out the curvature of the Earth and the impact that the atmosphere has on measurements are problems that Precision Agriculture Technicians face daily. If this raised some interest, then this career might be perfect for you! With West Hills College’s degree program, you will gain the hands-on experience necessary to be successful as a Precision Agriculture Technician.
Agriculture
November 16, 2017
Interested in Soil Science?
Interested in agriculture? Want to better agricultural production through research and experimentation on soil? Consider a career as a soil scientist! West Hill’s degree and certificate programs will give you the hands-on training necessary to being successful in your future career as a soil scientist.
Agriculture
August 04, 2017
Interested in an Agriculture Career?
Those looking for a reliable and varied career should look closely at earning a certificate or degree in agriculture. Coalinga College offers an associate’s degree in Agriculture Science Technology, Precision Agriculture local certificates, an agriculture science technology certificate of achievement and an Integrated Pest Management Certificate.
Agriculture
August 04, 2017
What does a Pest Control Adviser do?
Those looking for a reliable and varied career should look closely at earning a certificate or degree in agriculture. Coalinga College offers an associate’s degree in Agriculture Science Technology, Precision Agriculture local certificates, an agriculture science technology certificate of achievement and an Integrated Pest Management Certificate.