…1979, when California’s population was half what it is today.” He compared the lack of water development to neglecting the state’s highway system. “Imagine if we hadn’t built a road…
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…led to initiatives like the Rural Roads and Markets Act and efforts to fund projects such as raising Shasta Dam. These were made possible through bipartisan cooperation, with local congressmen…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…that California needs more real-world professionals shaping policy. “If we had water projects in progress and completed them, there’s about 10 million acre-feet of additional water we could supply every…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…deserve support and protection. Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility Tangipa also criticized ongoing mismanagement in California, using the state’s high-speed rail project as an example. “If you’re 400% over estimates, you…
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…announced another $1 billion in disaster relief funds for California’s dairy industry through the ELRP program. This comes on top of an earlier billion-dollar package, providing critical support as milk…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…grapes and 170 acres of almonds, but both crops face major challenges. Oberti described how water regulations under SGMA and fees have strained operations, while the state’s high-speed rail project…
California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures
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Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…dealing with weather, state regulations, and pest control restrictions simultaneously.” High-Speed Rail Impacts on Central Valley Farms California’s high-speed rail project is creating uncertainty for many Central Valley farmers. Melissa’s…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
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Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…“Every year we do a little project, and this is what we get,” John said, noting the pride in carrying on the tradition. Struggles Facing Small Wineries The Nales were…
Florida FFA Leaders Share Their Passion for Agriculture at Specialty Crop Expo
…grade with floriculture and meat judging competitions, experiences that showed her the value of hard work and persistence. “There was something about putting work into a project and then seeing…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
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Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the field in youth football. For nearly a decade, Joseph has coached the Visalia Cavs youth program. “Football just started yesterday,” he laughed. “Hopefully we make it to the Valley…