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The Roots of U.S. Forest Management
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads
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USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
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California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
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Horsepower to Tractor Power: A Turning Point in American Agriculture
…Turning Point in American Agriculture Why Farmers Resisted the Tractor Revolution The adoption of tractors in U.S. agriculture faced significant delays. One of the biggest reasons was financing. Farmers were…
Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers
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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
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Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
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Angus Bulls Introduced to America
A Visionary in American Agriculture In 1873, George Grant brought four Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas. His goal was ambitious—introduce this new cattle breed to American cattlemen and…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
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Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…are pushing small farmers to the brink while international competitors thrive. Despite the challenges, the Nales remain committed to keeping their family winery open. “We decided a long time ago…


















