…in Crisis: Beyond Agriculture When asked whether California is in crisis mode, Tangipa didn’t hesitate: “We are in crisis mode. Actually, we’re in crisis mode in so many areas in…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…this new generation—community, exploration, and a love of food—align perfectly with the culture of wine. Through initiatives like the Share Wine Co-op portal, wineries are learning how to better engage…
Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…benefits: Soil Fertility: Ashes from burned grasses, shrubs, and trees acted as a natural fertilizer, returning vital nutrients to the soil. Weed Control: Fire cleared competing vegetation, making it easier…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…risk as housing developments expand and groundwater regulations tighten under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Farmers must achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040, a shift that will force tough decisions…
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…and lasting impact. The Founding of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture was established by 23 leading merchants, businessmen, and landowners in the Philadelphia…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…California Land Conservation Act of 1965, better known as the Williamson Act. The act allows counties and cities to preserve farmland by restricting its use to agriculture. However, AB1156 opens…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
…Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act What is the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393)? Manuel Cunha The Dignity Act, introduced by Congresswomen Salazar (R-FL) and Escobar (D-TX), is a…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…water to farms in the 1960s, but regulations beginning in 1992 drastically changed allocations. The Central Valley Project Improvement Act reallocated water toward environmental priorities, reducing supplies to agriculture. Additional…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025. The legislation would delist the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act, a move supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Arizona…
The Roots of U.S. Forest Management
…forestry practices. The Forest Reserve Act of 1891 A decade later, Congress passed the Forest Reserve Act, giving the President the authority to designate western public lands as forest reserves….
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…engaged and eager to find ways to sustain agriculture. Politics, Regulations, and Taxes Despite widespread political claims of “supporting farmers,” Reisinger argued that real action is rare. Farmers need policies…
USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…50 years before one of its most impactful programs came to life. With the passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914, the USDA Extension Service was officially created. This initiative…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…Global Agriculture Cameron addressed how California farmers face challenges from cheaper imports from countries like Mexico and Brazil. While international labor costs are lower, California farms provide higher wages, better…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…urged. “We can change California, but we have to act.” Assemblyman David Tangipa continues to fight for the people of Central Valley, advocating for farmers, maintaining accountability in Sacramento, and…