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Welcome to AgVentures!, "where children come to grow" located inside the Heritage Complex at the International Agri-Center.

Inspiring all to protect California’s agricultural resources, ensuring food and fiber production for the world… forever.

AgVentures is an oasis of learning and exploration. A popular destination for families and schools from throughout the state, each school year, more than 10,000 students experience the modern, professionally designed exhibits. Students and teachers appreciate the hands-on learning environment, and local community members are drawn by a multitude of fun, free events held at the AgVentures! Learning Center annually. Sign up for a school tour today!


Visit the newly remodeled AgVentures! Exhibits guide visitors and students through three seperate, but interrelated, perspectives on agriculture and a variety of themes, including:

Valley View

Valley View…

  • Consumer perspective
  • California’s great bounty
  • Vast network of production and delivery

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Local Look

Local Look…

  • "On the farm" exhibits
  • Plant, life and water science
  • Modern image of today’s farmer

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Going GLobal

Going Global…

  • International vantage point
  • California exports feed the world
  • Cutting-edge technology

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Become a Part of this Dynamic Project…

The new Ag Ventures! remodeling project has been supported by a broad base of contributors and partners, including private foundations, local businesses, agricultural commodity groups, and universities. This $6 million project began with facility construction and initial Learning Center exhibits. Learning Center volunteers have been responsible for the current exhibits and programming- and the development of the new Ag Ventures! To find out how you can become involved and help continue the education of agriculture awareness, please email.