Automation has replaced a lot of jobs in Midwest agriculture, but California agriculture might be a tougher industry to do the same.
Field Jobs Will Require Technical Machines
Automation could help the labor challenges in California but most of the field jobs would take very technical machines to do the work.
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Some Jobs Far from Automation
Some think automation may be the answer to labor challenges seen in California, but some jobs may still requiring the human element.
Agri View: Immigration
Immigration has been in the news for several years now. Not just since the public officials have been seeking office. Some farmers think the Department of Agriculture should be directly …
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
From CDFA: By Craig McNamara, President, California State Board of Food and Agriculture Tomorrow (May 5), the California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be hosting a drought forum …
USDA Video: USDA Week in Review April 3
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, honoring Cesar Chavez, helping a university …
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
From CDFA Meetings on March 31st and April 1st The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus on agricultural trade and workforce immigration issues at its upcoming meetings …
California Farmers and Immigration Reform
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger discusses what needs to happen now for immigration reform and why it’s vital to much of California’s agriculture.
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 30
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, tracking the snow, chipping in for …
Immigration Reform and California Agriculture
There are more than 81,000 farms in California, making it the number-one state in agricultural production in the country, with more than $33 billion in revenue annually. That’s why farmers …