…millions of students learn about farming, food production, and career opportunities within agriculture. The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is the nonprofit education arm of the California Farm…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…needs to manage them more effectively. “We’re going to get water on the farms, every farm,” Duarte said during the interview. “We’re going to make every city a tree town,…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…production. Following the announcement, Papagni spoke with Duarte about his vision for California’s water future. Duarte emphasized what he calls a return to “water abundance”—ensuring that farms, cities, and households…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…carbohydrate production needed for nut production. Burkdoll noted that maintaining healthy foliage is critical to sustaining orchard productivity year after year. Moist conditions play a major role in disease development….
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…the Ag Meter, dairy leader Melvin Mederios, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), shared an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…trying to manufacture food products in California. Still, Eddie believes the state can remain a powerhouse for agriculture and food production with the right leadership and policies. Helping the Next…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…the story behind Pappy’s success is about far more than spices and sauces—it’s about perseverance, family, and navigating the increasingly complex world of food production and small business in California….
The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century
…Farm Growth The growth of farms in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries was remarkable. In 1850, there were approximately 1.4 million farms across the country….
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…and land requirements per gallon of milk produced. For farmers, sustainability isn’t a buzzword; it’s a necessity tied directly to their goal of passing farms on to the next generation….
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…its value. This process became a pattern repeated across generations. A farmer would: Purchase inexpensive frontier land Clear timber and prepare fields Build a farmhouse and outbuildings Cultivate crops and…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…In a recent interview, Cannon Michael, president and CEO of Bowles Farming Company near Los Banos, shared insights into his family’s six-generation farming legacy, the realities of farming on California’s…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…— hallmarks of German-American farm management. Keeping the Farm in the Family German-Americans also demonstrated a strong cultural commitment to maintaining family farms across generations. There was a long-term tendency…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…farming, producers were observing nature and learning through experience. It took farmers hundreds of years to put two and two together and recognize a simple but powerful truth: manure from…