…he said, the federal government poured $4 billion into the project. At even modest estimates, that money could have built dozens—if not hundreds—of essential water projects across California’s farm-dependent regions….
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…the people behind them. The mural unveiling is scheduled for November 25th at 10 a.m., highlighting Stanislaus County’s agricultural community and encouraging local engagement. Getting Involved with the Stanislaus County…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…countywide reading program, expanding agricultural literacy beyond the classroom. But one of the most exciting projects is happening at the Vintage Fair Mall, where Genasci and the Farm Bureau partnered…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…of the California Ag Tech Alliance One of the most significant developments at FIRA was the launch of the California Ag Tech Alliance, a $15 million project funded through the…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…disagreements within the industry sometimes arise, the goal remains clear: “…work through those and try to make those good… and be a good spokesperson for so many of them.” The…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…out, California’s environmental and no-growth movements are closely aligned. “They don’t want to see these projects because if we have these projects, they know that’s going to mean more people…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…farm. You have to have it in your blood to enjoy it. This is a battle I’ve chosen to stand on,” she said. Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…winters that alter snowmelt and flood timing. She pointed to seven major water storage projects already approved under Proposition 1, including the long-anticipated Sites Reservoir project. “It’ll be the biggest…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…charging stations—and there’s only one or two of them. They didn’t build them. They just took the money. There are no charging stations. It’s nonsense. We’ve got to stop.” When…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…Culotti took aim at the state’s high-speed rail debacle, charging that billions have been siphoned off by middle groups and NGOs instead of completing the project. “The fact that California…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…who built the State Water Project and the Central Valley Project thought of our future. We owe them stewardship.” But he lamented that California’s leaders have forgotten that duty. “We’re…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…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…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…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…