…succession planning as younger generations weigh whether to continue farming. He said improving profitability and reducing production challenges are critical to keeping family farms in operation. “My dream is to…
Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture
…with the opportunity to own and farm land, helping establish both a capable military force and a growing agricultural economy. Farms Became the Reward for Service While historians do not…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…than simply helping farmers survive, Hilton said California should once again position agriculture to thrive. Family Farms Facing Increasing Pressure Papagni noted that California agriculture contributes more than $67 billion…
Steve Hilton Outlines Agriculture Priorities in California Governor’s Race
…producers. The conversation also focused on the broader economic environment facing California farms. Hilton pointed to high energy prices, transportation infrastructure and the state’s regulatory climate as issues he believes…
Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life
…recognition for creating a tool that transformed life on farms and in communities around the world. English engineer Edwin Budding invented the first mechanical lawnmower in 1830, introducing a practical…
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
…Northern California. According to Covello, the project stores winter runoff from the Eel River and delivers water throughout the summer to the Russian River Basin, supplying farms, ranches, homes, and…
Potter Valley Water Fight Gains Federal Attention as Community Seeks to Preserve Key Infrastructure
…water infrastructure. Covello explained that the Potter Valley Project has supplied water for homes, farms and ranches throughout the Russian River watershed for decades by storing winter runoff from the…
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
…that its products are farmer-owned and made with real California milk. She noted that customers appreciate knowing their purchases directly support family dairy farms and rural communities. Anfang has spent…
Gloria Romero Outlines Vision for California Agriculture, Water, and the Golden State’s Future
…Among the priorities she outlined were: Expanding water storage and delivery infrastructure Supporting family farms Improving rural healthcare Investing in transportation Increasing affordable housing Encouraging economic development throughout the Central…
Gloria Romero Highlights Education and Agriculture in Part 2 of AgNet News Hour Interview
…schools, reliable infrastructure and a skilled workforce are essential to keeping farms and rural businesses competitive. One issue she highlighted was education. Romero noted that the lieutenant governor serves on…
Erie Canal Revolutionized New York Waterways and American Agriculture
…changed commerce, transportation, and agriculture by connecting inland farms with expanding eastern markets. As highlighted by Mark Oppold, this remarkable engineering accomplishment remains an important milestone in the story of…
George Washington Carver Helped Transform Southern Agriculture
…on Southern agriculture than George Washington Carver, whose groundbreaking work in the early 1900s helped revive struggling farms and changed the course of agricultural history. During an American Agriculture History…
California Agriculture Coalition Calls for Changes to Senate Bill 54
…state’s food system. California Senate Bill 54 Raises Industry Concerns Agricultural groups say the current EPR framework includes compliance requirements, producer fees and packaging restrictions that could directly affect farms,…
Northwest Territory Settlement Opened the Door to American Agriculture
…thousands of pioneers established farms, cleared forests, planted crops, and built new communities across the expanding frontier. A Lasting Agricultural Legacy The settlement of the Northwest Territory was far more…