…faculty, and industry leaders to shape the future of California farming. Hosted at the McClarty Center for Fine and Performing Arts, the full-day event will feature keynote remarks from CDFA…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…California, threats to free speech, and the importance of defending both our farms and our freedoms. Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy California…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields Yields Falling Short of Early Projections Steve Malanca Earlier this summer, the almond industry braced for a projected 3-billion-pound crop, sparking concerns of…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…those eager to taste their wines, the best way is to visit or join the Freeman wine club: Wine club benefits: Six bottles twice a year, $1 shipping within California,…
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…security,” he reminded listeners, stressing that America must protect the Central Valley’s ability to feed the world. This powerful conversation, along with timely updates on California’s almond and walnut harvests,…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
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My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
…Ag” campaign. What began as a simple blue sticker has grown into one of the most recognizable marketing efforts in California agriculture—uniting farmers, ranchers, and supporters across the San Joaquin Valley…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…and even San Diego, California wines represent a diverse landscape of flavor, culture, and innovation. California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine Julie Berge California Wine Month:…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
Don Cameron A Farmer and Leader in California Agriculture Don Cameron, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, is not only a prominent voice in policy but…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…From shifting almond yields to critical relief for the dairy sector, farmers had plenty to tune in for. Almond Industry Update Nick sat down with Steve Malanka of West Valley…
Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…efforts have forced many to confront those inequities. Regulatory Burdens and Water Policy Matoian reflected on how California’s regulatory environment has shifted over the decades, calling it “death by a…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…her enthusiasm for an industry steeped in tradition yet looking boldly toward the future. California’s Global Wine Standing Berge highlighted the scale of California’s contribution to the global wine market….
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…household name. But competition from Spain and Italy eventually priced California growers out of the market, forcing the family to pivot into almonds and wine grapes. “We just couldn’t compete…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…Papagni noted, that means four years without almond production—a devastating blow for growers and the local economy. While investors circle California land, many producers see it as a “bridge to…