Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

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…remains central to Ghirardelli’s mission. Programs like Ag Days, which host thousands of students, parents, and teachers, provide hands-on learning about farming and ranching. During Measure J, the Farm Bureau…

California pear growers

California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports

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…and environmental stewardship. While these standards benefit consumers and the environment, they also drive up costs. Zanobini estimates a $5 to $10 per box production cost gap between California and…

california farmers

California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention

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…crops—especially specialty crops—was encouraging for producers who often feel overlooked. During a specialty crops session Douglas moderated, USDA, RMA, and NRCS officials discussed practical improvements to insurance and conservation programs….

Harriet Strong

Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation

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Harriet Strong: Pioneer of Water Conservation and the Vision Behind Hoover Dam AI image created by ChatGPT A Visionary for Water Management In 1885, Harriet Strong conducted a groundbreaking study…

California

Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour

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…and pass farms down to the next generation. Later in the program, the spotlight shifted to farm energy and input costs as the show featured an interview with Mike Newland…

Agriculture

Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat

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Secretary of Agriculture Addresses Farm Bureau, Water, Labor, and State Overreach U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Photo by Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” at the 2026 AFBF Convention Speaking at…

California

Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor

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Today’s  edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and…