Richard Chapman
Hartnell College, 1752 E. Alisal St., Salinas
(831) 759-6088, hartnell.edu
The first university established in Louisiana Purchase territory (what would become much of the Old West) was the University of Missouri. The impact of higher education on the West was slow to develop. But in Richard Chapman, an agricultural engineering instructor at Hartnell College, we see how significant it has become. Chapman spends his time preparing the new generation of ag tech leaders to fulfill the needs of the region. “The needs of our valley are booming when it comes to ag tech,” he says. “This program is a great investment in our community for our students to learn new skills.” Students can expect to learn about ag mechatronics, setting the stage for leaders in this fast-developing industry.
