…agriculture—but we need long-term solutions. Without a reliable water supply, our small and mid-sized farms simply cannot survive.” Sports, Family, and Values Jacobsen’s personal story blends sports and agriculture. A…
California Farmland or Solar Fields? Ag Secretary Pushes Back
…Rollins emphasized that preserving farmland is not just about food production, but also about national security, the sustainability of family farms, and protecting the American rural identity. California Legislation Sparks…
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…
Fighting for the Future: Petaluma Dairy Farmer Speaks Out on Land Threats
In a powerful update from AgNet West, fifth-generation Petaluma dairy farmer Stephanie Moreda-Arend sounded the alarm about ongoing threats to family farms in Point Reyes. Moreta-Arend says a coalition of…
Rooted in Legacy: Daniel Jackson Reflects on Family Tree Farms’ Origins
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared the powerful origin story behind one of the largest grower-packer-shippers of stone fruit and…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…the people and farms of California, more than 300,000 acre-feet of usable fresh water have been lost to the ocean over the past 60 days. This water loss occurred while…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
Inside the San Joaquin Valley’s Tree Fruit Pipeline In a recent conversation with Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, headquartered in Reedley, California, the complexities of managing fresh stone fruit…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…Daniel Jackson from Family Tree Farms, a third-generation farmer from Kingsburg. Daniel talks about the journey from small family plots to international blueberry success—and the challenges of tree fruit farming…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg Rooted in Resilience: A Family Legacy Reimagined Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms shared his inspiring journey…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
…California’s water crisis. “Water storage would mean more water for farms, homes, recreation—and it would even support clean energy and air conditioning demands as we move toward electrification,” Kreps said….
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
…processing techniques, gaining a deeper understanding of how produce makes its way from farms to store shelves. The tours are scheduled for June 9, July, and late August, providing multiple…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
A Valley Legacy Rooted in Grit For Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms, farming isn’t just a business — it’s a family legacy dating back to the Great Depression. His…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
…fight — calling it a “power struggle dressed up as environmental policy” — and explained how long-delayed storage infrastructure is leaving both farms and communities vulnerable. 🌱 Beyond Water: Pistachios…
Stuart Woolf on California Ag Policy: “We’re Driving Farmers Out”
…great.” This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the displacement of multi-generational family farms—businesses rooted in California for decades—now being forced to invest elsewhere for survival. An Aggravating Reality for…