…starting his own farm in 1985. Today, Del Bosque Farms is recognized nationally for producing high-quality organic melons and tomatoes. Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
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California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
…facing California farmers today. Cameron, who also manages his own farms in the Biola area, shared expert insights from both a policy and practical farming perspective. Labor Challenges in California…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
…farms. A Call to Action From innovative solutions to sustain organics, to the urgent need for farmer voices in California’s political fight, today’s AgNet News Hour highlighted the challenges—and opportunities—facing…
Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Turning Point in American Agriculture
…hesitant to make. 1954: The Tipping Point in U.S. Agriculture It might surprise many to learn that tractors did not surpass horses and mules on American farms until 1954. That…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
…emphasized the importance of the Valley’s contribution to California’s economy, pointing out that without its farms and energy, the coast’s prosperity would be unsustainable. Advocating for Standards and Accountability Tangipa…
Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
…requires not just passion, but also practical strategies to sustain family farms in today’s economic landscape. Visiting Ziveli Winery Ziveli Winery welcomes visitors for tastings, events, and private functions. Their…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…another layer of complexity. Rising wages and overtime laws make it difficult for farms to compete with foreign producers. Many operations are turning to mechanization, replacing labor with robotics to…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
On this Labor Day edition of the AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms to discuss the state of California agriculture, from…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
…focuses on youth outreach, scholarships, grower education, and consumer awareness. From Ag in the Classroom programs to bringing teachers and policymakers out to farms, Genasci believes exposure is key. “We…
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
…not only as political visionaries but also as agricultural innovators. Both men believed that the strength of the country depended on the productivity of its farms and the ability to…
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
…product specialists. These interactions help refine seed varieties and support solutions that meet the specific needs of individual farms. “Local trials allow us to test varieties for growers’ unique challenges,”…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…is critical, as many generational farms struggle to survive due to mounting costs and regulations. “Our job is to fight for those family farms, big and small, so they can…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
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