California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…on farmland. Land Locked and Left Waiting Farm families such as the Oberti operation have been waiting for years to farm ground tied up by state and federal decisions. As…

Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

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…disproportionately. Proper water storage and infrastructure investments have been delayed for over a decade. Communities in the Central Valley rely on farming for jobs and economic stability. “Farmers are very…

Dignity Act

Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act

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…critical for: Securing legal, reliable labor Protecting workers and families Strengthening the agricultural economy “Farming is tough work,” Cunha reminds us. “We need legal, safe labor solutions to keep our…

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

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…Farming Water: A Man-Made Crisis Joe Del Bosque Del Bosque has long been at the forefront of California’s water battles. He recalls how the Central Valley Project once brought plentiful…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…management concerns. Vast tracts of unmanaged forest continue to fuel devastating wildfires. He recalled earlier calls to strengthen the lumber industry as part of the solution, but progress has been…

California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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…facing California farmers today. Cameron, who also manages his own farms in the Biola area, shared expert insights from both a policy and practical farming perspective. Labor Challenges in California…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50

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…over Proposition 50. Organic Farming Innovation with Wilbur Ellis Josh sat down with Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager at Wilbur Ellis, to talk about the future of organic farming…

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

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…last decade, and government programs meant to offset these costs have been reduced. “The farm can’t support a small family anymore. You need at least a thousand acres just to…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…harmful bills from advancing. Urban legislators often lack understanding of farming realities, making direct education and personal engagement essential for protecting agricultural interests. Water Scarcity and Labor Costs Water management…