…the mounting pressures facing California farmers—from water shortages to solar development on prime farmland. Solar Panels, Farmland, and the Fight to Keep Farming “You’re absolutely right. That’s what we’re fighting,”…
Fresno County Farm Bureau: Advocating for Agriculture Since 1917
…Farm Bureau, to discuss the organization’s legacy and mission. Founded in 1917, the Bureau has served as a vital advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across Fresno County. Fresno…
Educating California: Why Farming Deserves a Greater Voice
…get around and spending time with inner-city kids, and schools… that you can show them this is exactly what we’re doing,” he explained. By demystifying agricultural practices, farmers can help…
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo 2025 Welcomes California Growers
…shortages, and crop management. Seminars Cover Tariffs, Trade, Farm Bill, and More The educational lineup includes a general session featuring a keynote address, followed by breakout seminars tailored to both…
California Ag Water Outlook: Hope from Ryan Jacobsen
Fresno Farm Bureau CEO Shares Insight on Long-Term Water Reform In an interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter”, on AgNet West, Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm…
“My Job Depends on Ag”; A Message that Stuck, and Gave Back
…decals were sold, not to profit, but to give back. Every cent of the proceeds went to students pursuing agriculture in high school and college. “We never got into this…
How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership
…farmer—playing sports was more than just a pastime. It was foundational. How Athletics Fueled Farm Leadership “Sports gave me the work ethic to succeed,” Jacobsen says. “I’m a huge believer…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…“My Job Depends on AG” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a truth that echoes across farm towns, orchards, dairies, and packing houses statewide. “My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming…
California Agriculture: A Crisis in the Making or a Wake-Up Call?
The Valley’s Agricultural Edge: Nature and Know-How In a recent interview with Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, weighed in on the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-18-25
…in farm communities. Listeners will also hear Jacobson’s thoughts on food security, the challenges posed by environmental regulations, and the Farm Bureau’s evolving role in representing growers and ranchers across…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-17-25
…to crucial updates in farm safety net programs and estate tax relief for family farms. Featuring insights from the National Milk Producers Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and pork…
Ryan Jacobsen: Defending California Agriculture
…Farming Founded in 1917, the Fresno County Farm Bureau exists to support and represent farmers and ranchers throughout the county. As CEO, Jacobsen leads efforts to advocate for the agriculture…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…In a recent statement, Rollins highlighted her personal ties to farming and the emotional toll of watching solar projects replace fertile farmland. California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes…
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…that many farms rely on, Trump emphasized the need for common-sense solutions over rigid enforcement. Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm…