…have seen regulatory costs increase by nearly 1,400%. That crushing burden has contributed to a 20% loss of family farms in just the past decade. “These are small farms, family…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…their soil with the utmost care because it sustains their livelihoods for generations. Fixing the Farm Bill Rios also addressed the farm bill, calling for reforms that put family farms…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…Endangered Species Act, and push for a farm bill that protects family farms, not foreign corporations. For Rios, agriculture is national security, and he made clear he sees farmers as…
Colorado River: Lifeline of the American West
…the Arizona-Nevada border. Along its path, the river is celebrated for its dramatic canyons, world-class whitewater rapids, and the breathtaking landscapes that have been preserved in 11 U.S. national parks….
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…squeeze them to death,” she said. The same, she argued, goes for proposals to convert fertile ground into solar farms. “Water is the answer, not solar panels.” Despite the sobering…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…field labor — it’s about coding, engineering, and data science too. Later in the program, Nick and Josh interviewed Leo Zacky, former head of Zacky Farms and now a candidate…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…such as Fowler Packing, Sun-Maid, and HMC Farms with talented students eager to enter the ag industry. With more than 200 attendees already registered and room for 200 more, the…
Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy
…California, threats to free speech, and the importance of defending both our farms and our freedoms. Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy California…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
…the West Side. Cameron warns that abandoned fields attract rats and other pests, which then migrate into neighboring farms, destroying drip irrigation systems and spreading disease. These challenges extend beyond…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…anymore,” Oberti explained, noting that her family’s olive legacy still sparks recognition across the Valley. Water and the High-Speed Rail Fight Today, the Oberti family farms 320 acres of wine…
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…
Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act
…it impacts agriculture. With labor shortages, guest worker challenges, and border security concerns affecting farms across California, Cunha emphasizes the importance of H.R. 4393, the Dignity Act. Immigration Reform and…
Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming
…starting his own farm in 1985. Today, Del Bosque Farms is recognized nationally for producing high-quality organic melons and tomatoes. Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…Decline of Family Farms The program featured an interview with Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor. Reisinger described modern agriculture as an era of turbulence, where economic crises,…