…of mountain grazing areas entirely, making it impossible to sustain operations that have relied on that land for generations. That decision ripples outward — reducing county revenue, increasing wildfire risk…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Dayna Ghirardelli Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau,…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…laid out why farming in Sonoma County has become a daily fight — and why giving up is not an option. Ghirardelli opened by acknowledging the beauty of Sonoma County,…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
Rich Brazil A Town on the Edge Potter Valley, a small Mendocino County town, is facing a water crisis that threatens farms, homes, and local businesses. Rich Brazil, a 38-year…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…of life. Raised in Siskiyou County and now living in Modoc County, Hadwick brings firsthand agricultural experience to Sacramento. Before politics, she worked as a teacher and emergency manager while…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…agricultural. Lands warned that removing the dams would turn the valley into a dry basin, leaving farmland unusable and property values decimated. An economic analysis from Sonoma County shows that…
California Ag Spotlight: Farm Bureau & Almond Updates
…showcasing award-winning county and state programs, fostering young farmer and rancher initiatives, and promoting national advocacy. Listeners also get up-to-date California agriculture insights, including almond market news. December shipments exceeded…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…years as Fresno County sheriff—Mims is once again answering the call to serve, this time as a candidate for Fresno County District 4 Supervisor. In a wide-ranging interview on Ag…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
Today’s edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a timely and candid conversation with Margaret Mims, longtime agriculture advocate and candidate for Fresno County Supervisor, as hosts Nick Papagni and…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…vetoes overturned instantly. Breaking that supermajority, Tangipa emphasized, runs straight through the Central Valley—including Merced, Madera, Tulare, Kings County, Kern County, and Bakersfield. He highlighted key races and urged voters…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…world, returning to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California, February 10–12, 2026. During a recent Ag Meter interview, Megan Lausten, Marketing Director for the World Ag Expo, shared insight into…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…World Ag Expo Spotlight A centerpiece of the episode is an in-depth interview with Megan Lawson, Marketing Director for the World Ag Expo, taking place February 10–12 in Tulare, California….
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…County: Wine, Raisins, and Research Fresno County is unique in producing wine grapes, table grapes, and raisin grapes. Zhuang’s primary focus is wine and raisin production, where he works directly…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
California agriculture continues to evolve as growers adapt to water shortages, rising labor costs, and global competition. On the latest AgNet News Hour, Fresno County Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang shared…