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My Job Depends on Ag: How a Grassroots Sticker Campaign Grew Into a Movement Supporting California Agriculture
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Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
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Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
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Tariffs, Trade, and Table Grapes: Richard Matoian Shares Insights on California Farming Challenges
…Matoian Brothers Farming in Easton. With decades of experience in both commodity leadership and hands-on farming, Matoian offered a unique perspective on the intersection of policy, trade, and day-to-day agricultural…
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…death in 1924, highlighting a legacy of agricultural leadership. Legacy Henry A. Wallace’s life bridged innovation, media, and government service. From revolutionizing crop production to shaping national policy, his contributions…
John W. Tyson: Missouri Farmer Builds Poultry Legacy
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California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
…state’s agricultural capacity will have long-term consequences: higher food prices, lower quality, and greater dependence on imports. “If we keep thinking like this,” he said, “California won’t be able to…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
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Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
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Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
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Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…starting his own farm in 1985. Today, Del Bosque Farms is recognized nationally for producing high-quality organic melons and tomatoes. Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California…