…continent. German-American Farming Traditions Among the most influential immigrant groups in early American agriculture were German settlers, whose farming practices were rooted in centuries of European tradition. When they arrived…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
The October 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated two sides of California agriculture — tradition and technology — with guests Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
The October 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated both the future and heritage of California agriculture, featuring Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics, and Brian Van Groningen of…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…challenges—laying the groundwork for a diverse and resilient agricultural system. How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture German Farmers: Masters of Row Crops and Oxen Power German immigrants became known…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…role in shaping early American agriculture. Immigrants brought unique farming practices, tools, and traditions that differed widely from one group to another. For example, German settlers introduced crop rotation methods…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…Decline of Family Farms The program featured an interview with Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor. Reisinger described modern agriculture as an era of turbulence, where economic crises,…
Heritage Roots of American Farming Communities
…and West Virginia—became home to Dutch, German, Swedish, and Irish settlers. These groups contributed varied and rich farming traditions that significantly influenced local agriculture. Further south, English and French farmers…
California Farm Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns
…Bureau Responds to Immigration Enforcement Concerns “California’s agriculture depends on, and values, its workforce. Farm employees are not just workers; they are partners in this industry,” said Brian Little, Senior…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 05-27-25
…with Brian Reisinger. They discuss his book “Land Rich, Cash Poor,” which explores the challenges and solutions for American farmers. He highlights the economic struggles farmers face, including rising costs…
Land Grabbers are Stealing Small Family Farms
Richard Law, via Wikimedia Commons Author Brian Reisinger the author of “Land Rich Cash Poor” and we have a huge issue up in Point Reyes, California with the environmentalist trying…
Land Rich, Cash Poor: A Deep Dive Into California’s Farming Crisis
…start at the farm. You can hear Nick Papagni’s full interview with Brian, and read more on this, here. 📖 You can find Brian Reisinger’s book, “Land Rich, Cash Poor,”…
Farming in California vs the United States
…Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons AgNet West reporter Nick Papagni talks with author Brian Reisinger, who wrote “Land Rich Cash Poor”, about farming in California vs. the rest of…
Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book
…rural America. AgNet West Nick Pagagni, “The Ag Meter”, spoke with Brian Reisinger. Listen to the full intetrview: Brian Reisinger Discusses Challenges and Solutions for Farms in Book Script: In…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity Develops Early Farming Techniques
…agriculture history in the United States. German Americans brought with them practices and traditions that were quite different from those of the English and Scottish farmers. They adapted old world…