…and grower feedback, Syngenta ensures that its vegetable seeds deliver high performance, durability, and quality. Growers are encouraged to visit SyngentaVegetables.com for local resources, variety information, and to connect with…
Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
…and consolidation services for produce. Custom packaging and labeling for clients, including their own well-known “Fat Boy” label. Year-round produce availability, with peak operations in the summer. Food service partnerships,…
Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…With 30 board members representing diverse backgrounds—including farming, finance, water law, education, and economics—the organization benefits from a broad range of expertise. This allows the bureau to provide resources and…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…1979, laying the foundation for a family legacy that continues today. Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service The dealership’s close relationship with John Deere…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…That’s why we are here, to fight for them and provide those resources so they can focus on what they do best: feeding the world,” she said. Her passion also…
Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Chickens in American Agriculture
…multiple demands on limited resources. The simplicity of raising chickens—needing less space, feed, and supervision—offered pioneer families a manageable way to sustain themselves and grow their homesteads. Backyard Chickens: A…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
…offer a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables in one stop for food service buyers. “We started from scratch, knocking on doors, selling fruit,” Torosian said. “Now we’re one of…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…the industry to invest in the next generation of growers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and policy support to carry the sector forward. A Call for Engagement Nicol’s message…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…With service trucks covering territory from Bakersfield to Yuba City, Midland specializes in providing efficient, cutting-edge John Deere equipment for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. Nelson details the growing role…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…across the Golden State. Funding Shortfalls and Federal Tensions Collotti described a grim reality in post-fire recovery, accusing state leaders of leaving devastated communities without resources. According to her, federal…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…to mentor young athletes, helping them maximize their natural abilities while fostering competition and teamwork. Though it can pull him away from the dairy during critical months, he embraces the…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…other industries pool resources for lobbying, farmers often remain independent and hesitant to invest in advocacy, despite their sector’s critical role in the economy and food supply. Increasing regulatory burdens…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…residential areas and push into adjacent agricultural land. It’s a growing and spreading issue, one that’s exhausting both financial and labor resources. Later in the show, we hear from Roger…
How Pioneers Hunted and Preserved Food After 1776
…around them, including deer, wild turkeys, and small game. Interestingly, they practiced a form of resource conservation that was born out of necessity: pioneers only hunted what they needed at…