…Cecil Why Agricultural Education Matters Colleen emphasized just how essential youth agricultural education is—especially in California, the nation’s largest agricultural state and a major global food supplier. Children in the…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…founded colleges and universities that became central to agricultural research, rural development, and community outreach, shaping the landscape of American education and farming for generations. New Additions to the Land-Grant…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…human resources. In addition, Little oversees Farm Employers Labor Service, an affiliated organization of the California Farm Bureau. This service helps agricultural employers comply with both state and federal requirements,…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…the Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) to assist with compliance on wages, hours, safety, training, and human resources. He highlighted the constant changes in California labor regulations, emphasizing the need…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
…institution positioned Kansas State as a leader in agricultural innovation and public service from the very start. Early Legislative Efforts and Local Leadership The effort to create a state university…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…and processing, creating a diverse agricultural operation that has spanned multiple generations. Water Challenges and Political Engagement Woolf recalls arriving in the business in 1986, when water availability was more…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…to public service and agricultural advocacy. Papagni highlighted John Duarte’s accomplishments in the nursery industry, where he helped refine varieties of almond trees, table grapes, and trellis systems. Boyer wondered…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
…Assembly passed legislation to create the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This groundbreaking move signaled Iowa’s commitment to agricultural progress, education, and research at a time when farming practices…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…speaks volumes about the need to better support agricultural producers. Understanding California’s Agricultural Legacy Jacobs offered a brief historical tour of California’s agricultural evolution—from Native American acorn harvests, to Spanish…
Land O’Lakes: Minnesota Creameries to Iconic Butter Brand
…its beginnings with 320 Minnesota creameries to a recognizable national brand, its story remains a cornerstone of American agricultural history. Land O’Lakes: Minnesota Creameries to Iconic Butter Brand Sponsored Content…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…highlights is the Organic Grower of the Year competition, now expanded to a national level. Four finalists represent a diverse range of organic operations: one from California, one from Arizona,…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…embrace new efficiencies—and events like OGS help equip them for that transition. Industry Conversations Continue at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention After the interview concludes, the show returns…