…the California Ag Leadership Program and the California Association of Wine Grape Growers (CAWG) for bridging that gap. “They would bring legislators out to the ranches to educate them,” he…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…from technology and education to leadership in the field. Koepke began the program by outlining F3 Innovate’s mission: to transform the Central Valley into a world-class hub for agricultural technology…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…America’s formal agricultural education system. The program helped train new generations of leaders who balanced innovation with respect for tradition—key elements in building the nation’s agricultural strength. A Lasting Legacy…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…Ag Education While admission is free, proceeds from the festival help fund vital programs. “It costs close to $100,000 to put something like this on,” Goudreau explained. “But we also…
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…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…Show, a top-rated national program known for its conservative commentary and sharp humor. “I’m so proud,” Papagni said. “Elaine Culotti, who’s on the Ag Meter show here on AgNet West,…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
A Turning Point in Agricultural Education In 1914, the United States Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act, establishing the Cooperative Extension Service—a transformative program that reshaped how Americans learned about farming,…
Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds
Revolutionizing Cattle Feeding in the 1920s In the mid-1920s, central Iowa cattle feeder Gage A. Kent recognized that raising superior cattle required more than care—it required proper nutrition. While most…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…PCAs, Perez explained. “It helps with day-to-day operations, especially when you’re looking at your spray program,” he said. Spraying for pests such as the navel orange worm or California red…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…brand and continues to symbolize trust, tradition, and innovation in animal nutrition. From its humble beginnings on a burlap feed bag to its place as one of the most iconic…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing consistent support to the raisin industry across multiple administrations. Key programs include: School Lunch and Needy Persons Programs, which have long included…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…ranching, yet the program gives them exposure to agricultural careers while equipping them with critical leadership training. With millions of students involved nationwide, FFA has become a pipeline for developing…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…as an FFA officer himself, he sees the program as vital to ensuring a sixth generation continues his family’s ranching legacy. “We do this to keep ranches intact and viable…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…what these policies mean for real families.” Beyond advocacy, the Farm Bureau invests in education, leadership development, and support programs tailored to farmers’ needs. Beginning Farmer Program: Supporting the Next…