Wildfires Underscore Need for Readiness

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Weather

…farmers.” Lake County Agricultural Commissioner Steven Hajik said it will be weeks before agricultural loss estimates come in. Most of the county’s commercial agriculture is conducted on the western side…

2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent

Taylor HillmanGeneral

The Department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards has released the 2014 Kern County Crop Report. The total value of $7,552,323,690 reflects a 12 percent increase over 2013. Kern County Farm…

Atwater FFA Prepares for Upcoming School Year

Taylor HillmanFFA Report

agriculture program was recognized as the state’s number one agriculture program by the California Agricultural Teacher’s Association (CATA). “We have tremendous support from our school administration, school district, and our…