Photo by Tom Fisk/Pexels image America’s Agricultural Roots In the early 1800s, American agriculture was the backbone of the national economy. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…politics, and hope for California’s future. Jones, who still farms almonds, pistachios, pomegranates, and tomatoes near Firebaugh, shared insight into the challenges and cycles of California farming. “We need the…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
Photo by Matt Richmond/Pexels image Ethnic Traditions and the Roots of American Farming In the early days of the United States, immigrant farmers played a defining role in shaping American…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…America (FFA) students. “Many tell me they’ve never been on a farm before,” he said. “Now they want to be part of the industry.” DiBuduo agreed that ongoing exposure is…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…industry. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed DiBuduo for an honest discussion about the past, present, and uncertain future of the state’s vineyards and farms. Known as the “godfather…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
The Immigrant Influence on American Agriculture I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming Ethnic groups played a vital…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
The October 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour showcased two powerful voices shaping the future of California agriculture — Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, and Mando Perez, Southern…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…deep respect for the land—values that would help sustain rural America for generations. The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth The Clover Pin and…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…curiosity that may lead to future careers in agriculture. “This is pre-FFA,” he said. “You get young kids involved, and they might get into farming when they get older.” Honoring…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the future.” Preparing Farmworkers for the Future of Ag Tech Ross praised Reedley College’s competency-based certificate programs that help incumbent farmworkers gain new skills for the evolving agricultural workforce. With…
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
…mix of climate uncertainty and government regulation has made farming even more difficult. Still, she emphasized that the future can be bright if farmers and policymakers work together on education,…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture
The Iron Tracks That Changed Rural America I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture Railroads dramatically changed the face of agriculture and rural…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…fierce critic of state policy that, in her view, threatens the livelihoods of small farmers. As Nick remarked, Elaine has become “a girl on the go,” appearing on national shows…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed her back for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, farming, and California’s future. Culotti, who farms in Fallbrook, has become a national voice on agricultural and…