JCS Marketing · Fresno, California · Since 2011

Rooted here.
Connected by
agriculture.

We publish the stories, bring people together, and build the relationships that keep California agriculture talking.

Attendees talking with exhibitors in the Expo Hall at Crop Consultant Conference 2026
Connections on the show floor · Crop Consultant Conference 2026
Participants talking at a table during a break at Agri-Marketing Summit 2026
Agri-Marketing Summit · 2026

A familiar face.
A lasting connection.

Three print publications. One digital platform. A shared community.

Our roots

2011

A magazine for California’s
tree nut growers.
The beginning of JCS.

Fresno, California
In the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.

Built in the Valley. Built for the Valley.

It started withWest Coast Nut

One publication, built around the people growing California’s tree nut industry.

Jason Scott founded JCS Marketing with the launch of West Coast Nut. That connection to growers became the foundation for a broader agriculture media company: three print publications, six annual events, and MyAgLife’s digital reporting and conversations.

Our home is still Fresno. Our work reaches growers, PCAs, CCAs, agricultural retailers and industry partners throughout California. Whether it’s a magazine on the desk or a conversation on the show floor, the purpose is the same: useful information and stronger relationships.

2011

West Coast Nut begins.

Reporting dedicated to California’s almonds, walnuts and pistachios.

2019

Crop Consultant Conference begins.

The inaugural conference brings crop advisers together September 26-27 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Today

More ways to connect.

Three print publications, six annual events, MyAgLife and agency services.

The values behind the work

What JCS stands for.

Our values · J

Just & fair.

We treat every advertiser, subscriber and partner with honesty, transparency and respect.

Useful information. Clear expectations. The same care for every relationship, from a first conversation to a longstanding partnership.

Our values · C

Community first.

California agriculture is our community. Our publications and events are built for the people who grow, advise, research and do business here.

The growers, crop advisers, researchers and suppliers we bring together are the reason we do this work.

Our values · S

Service driven.

We show up. At the conferences, in the field, on the phone. Our team is accessible and accountable to the people we serve.

Eight people, working across publishing, events, design, distribution and more. From a subscription question to a campaign, we’re here to help.

The Expo Hall luncheon at the 2026 Crop Consultant Conference
Coming together · Crop Consultant Conference 2026
Two attendees talking at the California Walnut Conference in 2026
Making connections · California Walnut Conference 2026

Meet the team

The people.
The personal connection.

Publishing, events, design, distribution and more. Eight people bringing their strengths to the same community.

Jason Scott

Jason Scott

CEO & Publisher

Leads our publishing direction and relationships across the industry.

Kristen Scott

Kristen Scott

CFO

Oversees finance and business administration across JCS.

Wendy Hutchison

Wendy Hutchison

Director of Distribution

Helps readers with subscriptions, magazine delivery and mailing details.

Kristin Platts

Kristin Platts

Senior Editor

Your starting point for story ideas and editorial questions.

Eddie Barkman

Eddie Barkman

Director, IT Systems & Graphic Design

Connects graphic design with the systems that keep our work moving.

Dave Lopez

Dave Lopez

Director, Operations, AI & Automation

Brings operations, AI and automation together across JCS.

You’re in the right place

Let’s start
a conversation.

Have a question, a story idea or a project in mind? Tell us what you’re working on.

559-352-4456 info@jcsmarketinginc.com
JCS Marketing, Inc.
8469 N Millbrook Ave, Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93720

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