Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy

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…comes from a grocery store,” he said. “When they visit the farm, they realize agriculture isn’t just tractors and dirt — it’s drones, computers, and science.” He also highlighted opportunities…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…get involved but remember: family comes first.” He noted that the lessons learned from farming—hard work, patience, and resilience—translate directly into effective political leadership. Immigration Reform and Labor Challenges Turning…

early 19th-century

Early 19th-Century American Farming and Westward Expansion

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…push America’s borders farther into the frontier. Yet, despite the promise of prosperity, the work was demanding—clearing forests, building homes, and establishing productive farms required enormous physical effort and endurance….

Nat DiBuduo

Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming

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…it with other commodities. “You see the beer commercials. When was the last time you saw a good strong wine commercial, Nick?” Innovation and Accessibility To reach younger consumers, DiBuduo…

Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour

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…the grower time and money,” he said. “Our goal is to simplify decision-making — not complicate it.” Both guests shared a common theme: agriculture’s future depends on innovation, education, and…

Smith-Lever Act

How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America

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…livestock, and home economics. The law created a system that connected land-grant universities with communities across the nation, ensuring that agricultural innovation and scientific research reached producers and their families…

Rural Electrification

How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms

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…and daily chores—drawing water, milking cows, cooking, and washing—were performed entirely by hand. Farm families learned to use every minute of sunlight efficiently to complete outdoor work before nightfall. The…