…the field for them, hook it up, train them, show them how to use it,” Hartman said. “We have demo units available year-round.” This program ensures that farm owners, operators,…
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…program, expanding its already robust curriculum. On the industrial side, the college offers programs in auto mechanics, welding, truck driving, nutrition, industrial electronics, and HVAC. And under Jacobsen’s leadership, Merced…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…deep roots in Central Valley agriculture. At Merced College, Jacobson oversees one of the state’s most diverse agriculture programs, spanning animal science, ag business, crop and plant science, horticulture, mechanized…
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California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…future of California farming. From beef and blueberries to almonds and freight logistics, the hour underscored that California’s agriculture industry is both resilient and under siege. The program opened with…
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CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…challenges of invasive pests, shifting regulations, and the global export standards California almonds must meet. Fann, a proud FFA alumna and participant in the California Ag Leadership Program, said her…
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How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
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Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…local schools and the San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program to teach kids where their food comes from. “We need to reconnect people to agriculture,” he said….
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…of into storage. He criticized decades of political inaction and urged cooperation between Sacramento and Washington. “Until both are on the same page, California’s water problem will never truly be…
