…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
…with agave cultivation. A Family Farming Legacy in Fresno County Stuart Woolf’s family farming journey began in 1974 when his father purchased farmland on the west side of Fresno County…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…sat down with John Duarte—farmer, nursery leader, and former congressman—for a candid discussion about California’s political climate, agricultural innovation, and the future of farming families across the state. The conversation,…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
…Assembly passed legislation to create the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This groundbreaking move signaled Iowa’s commitment to agricultural progress, education, and research at a time when farming practices…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…His message was clear: when farmland disappears, it does not come back. Where to Find Jacobs Farm Products Consumers can explore Jacobs Farms products at jacobsfarm.com or delcabo.com, and they…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…robotics, and precision agriculture tools are reshaping organic production. These technologies help reduce labor burdens, improve consistency, and lower long-term costs—making them essential for the next generation of farming. But…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…marking a celebration of excellence in organic farming. Technology and the Future of Farming Organic farming is growing rapidly, and the Summit emphasizes the integration of technology to make it…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…distribution, and land value in profound ways. Farms Triple in Just 50 Years One of the most striking indicators of this transformation was the rapid multiplication of farms across the…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…pattern. As for how growers plan production, Hill said turkey processors ramp up months in advance. Orders from major retailers are often placed in July or August so that birds…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…Helped Families Sustain Production Despite the heavy responsibilities placed upon them, those left behind found ways to keep their farms operating. Newly developed farm machinery made it possible for fewer…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…understanding of farming within both his family and the broader community. Farmers as Environmental Stewards Jason Giannelli emphasizes that farmers are among the greatest environmentalists. “Why would I want to…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…up,” he joked. “I farmer down.” But the challenges facing today’s farmers aren’t funny. Gianelli described how quickly the landscape has changed, especially with towns expanding into farmland and new…