…and help farmers sustain crops, communities, and the state’s economy. Advocacy Is Key to Survival Active involvement in advocacy groups ensures farmers’ voices are heard. Genasci encourages participation in local…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
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California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…invest in storytelling. For the full conversation with Marlena Paolilli and more insights into California’s evolving wine industry, listen to the AgNet News Hour at AgNetWest.com Listen to previous AgNet…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…in California agriculture. Today, Cry Baby Wine is known for its Chardonnay, Red Blend, Petite Syrah, and its innovative ventures into non-alcoholic and CBD-infused wines—an area where Marlena and her…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
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Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…perspective to an industry that welcomed her with open arms. “I compare agriculture to sports,” she said. “It’s a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone. It feels like family.” Kern…
Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
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Future Leaders Shine at Florida FFA
…a resume, hire them immediately. These are the greatest people I’ve ever met.” The officers not only impressed with their professionalism but also with their leadership in running the Expo…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the cows, flush the lanes, and then irrigate crops. People think we’re wasteful, but we’re not. We know how to use it right.” He believes the state must invest in…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
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California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
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Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
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Marietta, Ohio: First Settlement of the Northwest Territory
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Spotlight on California FFA: Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
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