…for it. Puglia pointed to Sites Reservoir as an example, arguing that the economic activity, employment and tax revenue generated by productive farms should be considered part of the broader…
George Washington’s Complicated Relationship With Slavery
…cumulative total of more than 577 enslaved people who were forced to work on his farms and in his household, including his residence in Philadelphia. The history of Washington and…
Dave Puglia Breaks Down California Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges
…encouraged lawmakers and political candidates to visit farms and experience the work firsthand. The discussion also touched on imported produce arriving during California’s growing season, potentially putting additional pressure on…
Wheat Demand Transformed Mid-Atlantic Agriculture
…Indies. Colonists used these agricultural products to help pay for imported manufactured goods, creating an early connection between Mid-Atlantic farms and international markets. New York’s economy also benefited from international…
Van Groningen: California’s Pumpkin King Talks Farming, Family and the Future
…with the family’s California agricultural roots dating back even further. The company’s history traces its California operation to 1922. Today, Van Groningen & Sons farms approximately 5,000 acres, with watermelons…
Immigrants and the Growth of Early American Agriculture
…not only by those who already owned farms, but also by newcomers who arrived with skills and traditions from Europe and gradually established themselves as landowners and members of rural…
Railroads Transform American Agriculture and Rural America
…step toward the larger rail network that would eventually connect rural communities, farms and cities. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Advances Rail Transportation The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad marked another significant…
Van Groningen & Sons Combines Pumpkin Tradition with New Ideas
…varieties of pumpkins and decorative gourds, including some experimental varieties that aren’t offered commercially. The operation markets its pumpkins under the Pampered Farms label and has even added painted pumpkins…
California Pumpkin Season Underway as Van Groningen & Sons Nears 100 Years
…for nearly 95 years. Today, the operation farms about 5,000 acres, with watermelons and pumpkins serving as two of its signature crops alongside almonds, alfalfa, wheat, corn and a beef…
Jason Giannelli: California Water, Farming and the Next Generation
…farms in Kern and Kings counties, with approximately 99 percent of its production dedicated to dairy feed. Current activities include harvesting corn silage, milo and Sudan grass while preparing fields…
Rural Electrification Transforms American Agriculture
…Outdoor chores on farms often began early and continued until sunset because there was little practical way to illuminate fields, barns and other work areas after dark. Once night arrived,…
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
…across their operations. Coppin said the satellite component is particularly valuable for agriculture because many ranches and farms are located in areas where cellular coverage is limited or nonexistent. He…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Labor Compliance
…1970 to help agricultural employers navigate compliance requirements. Today, its Labor Management Consultants provide bilingual, bicultural assistance with workplace safety, HR and pesticide regulations. The consultants work directly on farms,…
California Water, Farming and Ag Technology in Focus
…an inside look at the challenges facing Kern and Kings County agriculture. His operation farms roughly 10,000 acres, much of it dedicated to dairy feed crops including corn silage, milo,…