…hard work. “You don’t win awards like this alone,” Perez said. “It’s about the team, the growers, and the people who push you to do better every day.” Perez also…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…an enduring emblem of learning, leadership, and agricultural pride. The Smith-Lever Act and National Recognition Just two years later, in 1914, the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act, creating the…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…making it accessible to everyone in the community. Even better, the Kid Zone is also free — and designed entirely around agriculture. Children will enjoy hands-on activities like potting plants,…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the rise of automation and precision technology, Ross emphasized the importance of ensuring that “no one is left behind.” “It’s the science and technology that will attract young people to…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…sending it out,” she said. “They did it in 90 days instead of 120. That’s not OK. They violated the Open Commission Act.” Her message was clear: Vote No on…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…think twice — they’re coming after you.” She warned that Prop 50’s rushed rollout violated the Open Commission Act and will result in maps that gerrymander rural voices out of…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…confident leaders. The Legacy of the Smith-Lever Act The Smith-Lever Act didn’t just create an educational system—it created a movement. By integrating research, outreach, and community development, it strengthened the…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…issue — and people can vote it out.” A Call to Action: Leadership and Proposition 50 For Tangipa, rejecting Proposition 50 isn’t just about one measure — it’s about resetting…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
…dollars in economic activity and the livelihoods of farming families at stake, Douglass insists this is the moment to act. “Time is running out. We need to do it now…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…a year later, President Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act (REA), providing low-interest federal loans to cooperatives so communities could build power lines and infrastructure. This groundbreaking policy marked the…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
…feed at the time relied on low-cost fillers, Kent believed that young calves deserved high-quality feed supplements to ensure better growth and health. Gage A. Kent and the Birth of…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…crops with a dormant season. “It allowed me to become a better scouter, a better PCA, and really look at what I needed to do to help this crop become…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…this year’s CAPCA Conference in Reno, Perez will join a roundtable with student PCAs to mentor the next generation. “Discipline is the key to being a better PCA,” he said,…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…and management. “Strong and consistent surface water deliveries help maintain better groundwater—and in turn, better outcomes for farmers.” Using Technology and Education to Bridge Communities Beyond his role in water…