…trickles down to farm communities, threatening jobs, small towns, and local economies. Still, Broad remains optimistic. He pointed to potential federal investment, improved groundwater recharge in districts like Fresno, and…
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…called a “surprise challenge” for farmers. By reshaping district maps in a gerrymandered way, rural representation could be severely weakened. One proposal would lump Modoc County in with Sausalito, a…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
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Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
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California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
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Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…sessions, the event will host a career fair for agricultural employers. Companies such as Fowler Packing, Moonlight, Fresno Equipment Company, Sun-Maid, and HMC Farms will be present to meet Reedley…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…industry in Ukraine. We have a $24 billion ag industry in just Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties together.” Tangipa emphasized that California farmers are critical to global food supply and…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
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Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
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