…agenda that’s devastating us.” Based in Stanislaus County with her husband, Congressman John Duarte, Alexandra is raising four children who have been actively involved in her campaign. Three live locally…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
Life in Parkfield, California Kevin Kester is a fifth-generation rancher from Parkfield, California, a small ranching community northeast of Paso Robles in southeast Monterey County. Known as the “earthquake capital…
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…wet trailers difficult. While the rainfall caused localized damage in areas like Kings County, southwestern Fresno County, and the Westlands District, most growers escaped major losses. In isolated cases where…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…Farm Bureau Does CFBF serves as the grassroots voice of agriculture, with local chapters in 54 counties. From zoning disputes to water policy, county Farm Bureaus tackle issues at the…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…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
From Farming Roots in Delano Mike Harvey Mike Harvey’s story begins in the heart of California agriculture. Raised just north of the Kern County line in Rich Grove, Tulare County,…
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
…the final crop size to under 2.4 billion pounds. Where California Almonds Grow Best Malanca pointed to the Westlands Water District and surrounding areas in western Fresno County as historically…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
A Family Story Rooted in Sonoma County In the heart of West Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, Freeman Vineyard and Winery has become a leader in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production….
California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers
…struggles to the bigger picture of national security, noting that Fresno, Tulare, and Kern counties alone produce as much agriculture as the entire nation of Ukraine. “Food security is national…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…While solar developers claim crops or grazing can coexist under solar panels, many California farmers remain skeptical. Boyer highlighted discussions in Kern County, where farmland is increasingly being eyed for…
California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…half years ago, he became Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, representing farmers across the county. His personal experience allows him to connect directly with lawmakers about the…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
Stanislaus County: Leading the Way in Farm Bureau Membership When it comes to agriculture, Stanislaus County is setting the pace in California. According to Anna Genasci, Communication Director of the…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…family.” Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau Kern County: An Agricultural Powerhouse Nettleton takes pride in Kern County’s agricultural success. In 2023, the county’s crop report showed more than…