…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,…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…used and argued that California needs significantly more infrastructure specifically designed to provide reliable water for communities, farms and other human uses. Water quality was another major concern. Duarte discussed…
FELS Helps California Farmers Navigate Complex Labor Compliance
…employees for emerging opportunities involving drones, automation and other technologies. Importantly, Genasci says FELS works with operations of all sizes. Even farms with their own HR or safety personnel can…
Fruit Ripening Systems Market Expected to Nearly Double by 2034
…an increasingly important part of how fresh produce moves from farms to consumers. Listen to the accompanying podcast for more details on the growth of the fruit ripening systems market…
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
…serve as president of the California Farm Bureau, said she has enjoyed her first years leading the organization. She farms in Glenn County, where her operation includes beef cattle, walnuts…