…21st Annual Agribee. The Agribee is an agricultural spelling bee held for 4th and 5th graders across a five-county region in Northern California. Local schools hold their own qualifying competitions,…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer share post-Thanksgiving reflections before diving into key issues shaping California agriculture. The show features Part One…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
Understanding the Role of Bryan Little California agriculture faces unique challenges when it comes to employment regulations, and Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau is at the forefront of…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…with Bryan Little – Supporting California Farmers Bryan Little, representing the California Farm Bureau, shared insights on his dual role: advocating for farm employers in legislation and regulation, and managing…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…vision is to create a California agave industry akin to Napa Valley’s wine culture, supporting small distilleries and building a local supply chain. Marketing, Distribution, and Crop Management California is…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…the agricultural backbone of the state. A Call for Common Sense Leadership in California John Duarte When asked whether California can “switch and get back to common sense,” Duarte didn’t…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…to grow food.” But he’s quick to add that the work isn’t easy. The Increasing Challenge of Farming in California Farming has always been tough, but Jacobs says California presents…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…complex regulations, and operational challenges on the other. Labor Regulations, Cost Pressures, and the California Challenge A major theme throughout the conversation is the increasing difficulty of farming in California….
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations A Deep Dive Into the Organic Growers Summit The Organic Growers Summit, taking place December 3rd and 4th at the Hyatt in Monterey, California, promises…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…The interview includes a candid discussion of how California’s farming environment differs dramatically from states like Illinois, where Jungmann grew up. California producers face: Significantly higher labor costs More intensive…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…When asked about the future of California agriculture, Giannelli expresses cautious optimism. He believes the state has the potential to regain its status as a thriving agricultural hub. “California can…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…her professional life, she is also celebrating her 21-year-old son’s birthday—a true example of balancing family and passion for agriculture. Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…new 501(c)(3) Education Foundation, which focuses on youth programming, grower education, farmworker training, and—uniquely—consumer outreach. “California agriculture cannot survive unless we spend time teaching people where their food comes from,”…