Secretary Ross lauds innovations in agriculture via new AI Supercomputing Center at Fresno State

A new F3i Supercomputing Center at Fresno State is now offering Central Valley stakeholders access to advanced computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate innovation across California’s food and agriculture supply chain.

A partnership between Fresno State, the UC San Diego Supercomputer Center and F3 Initiative, this new resource brings advantages directly to the Central Valley. Instead of requiring businesses, researchers and educators to build their own computing systems, the F3i Supercomputing Center provides shared access to powerful computing resources and technical support allowing growers, food processors, manufacturers, logistics companies, startups and researchers to test and apply AI to real-world challenges.

“California agriculture has always been driven by innovation,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said. “The F3i Supercomputing Center is a perfect example of partnerships that will help our farmers, researchers and entrepreneurs access resources to solve challenges, strengthen our food system, and create opportunity in rural and local communities.”

By making these cutting-edge resources more accessible, the F3i Supercomputing Center aims to strengthen workforce develop and support opportunities for research, business growth and economic development. Read a Fresno State Today article for more information.