…about state spending, calling for increased transparency and accountability. She pointed to programs like homelessness funding and infrastructure projects where billions of dollars have been allocated with limited measurable outcomes….
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…storage, groundwater cleanup, and large-scale projects like Sites Reservoir. However, she acknowledged that funding and permitting remain significant hurdles. Beyond water, the conversation turned to regulation and the burden it…
Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…criticized California’s high-speed rail project, calling it a costly failure that is “decades late” and massively over budget. Instead, he proposes redirecting transportation funding toward practical improvements such as: Expanding…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…a student looking for opportunities, a startup seeking support and funding, or a grower searching for solutions, F3 Innovate acts as a central hub to connect you with the right…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…boom in cattle ranching across the Great Plains was not financed solely by American capital. British investors played a significant role in funding many of the large ranching operations during…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…has strayed far from its original promises of operating without public subsidy. He argues that continued funding reflects a refusal to admit policy failure, while essential services and industries face…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…The Morrill Act and the Birth of Extension Services A major turning point came with the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862. This legislation provided federal funding for the…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…mandates — policies imposed on cities without the funding to implement them. According to Culotti, mayors across California, regardless of party affiliation, consistently raise the same concerns: economic stagnation, rising…
Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy
…describes as “oppression” of local cities through unfunded mandates. Culotti argued that cities and counties are often required to comply with state directives without receiving the funding necessary to implement…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…agricultural colleges and land-grant universities nationwide. A Lasting Agricultural Legacy John Holmes’s vision helped bridge the gap between traditional farming and scientific study. By championing agricultural education, he ensured that…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…grid, propane is presented as a reliable, affordable, and scalable energy solution for farms of all sizes. Grant opportunities through the Propane Farm Research Program and USDA programs are also…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
…Districts. These local organizations provided: Technical assistance for erosion control Funding for conservation equipment and structures Education on sustainable farming methods These districts remain a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural policy,…
Ohio State University: The Land-Grant Vision That Shaped Ohio’s Agricultural Legacy
…critical to Ohio’s economic growth, including agriculture, science, and engineering. The Morrill Act and Land-Grant Education The Morrill Act, passed in 1862 during the Civil War, granted federal land to…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…investment. While California is the world’s fourth-largest economy, she argues that too much funding is directed toward coastal projects that provide little benefit to inland communities. Her goal is to…