California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation

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Today on the AgNet NewsHour, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer hosted Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, to discuss the many challenges and opportunities…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50

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…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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…help legislators understand how decisions affect food safety, local jobs, and overall community well-being. Youth programs such as FFA, 4-H, and Grange play a key role in cultivating future advocates….

Stanislaus County

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture

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…for the Future of Farming While challenges remain, Genasci remains optimistic. “I believe we can make a difference. California agriculture produces over 400 commodities, and our food is among the…

Marlena Paolilli

Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry

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Marlena Paolilli From Italian Restaurants to California Wine Marlena Paolilli is no stranger to food, family, and tradition. Coming from one of the Central Valley’s most iconic Italian families, her…

Ted Torosian

Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story

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…greater flexibility, while their unique ability to consolidate mixed loads continues to attract food service buyers nationwide. Packaging, Labor, and Food Safety Custom Produce invests heavily in packaging, ensuring that…

Midland Tractor

Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…“Growers are an independent group of people that figure out how to get it done,” he said. Whether it’s adopting drip irrigation systems, embracing automation, or finding other ways to…

California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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…line. California farmers produce the safest, healthiest food in the world, but we’re competing against imports from countries that don’t face the same restrictions.” Water, Land, and Labor Genasci highlighted…