one-room schoolhouses

One-Room Schoolhouses: A Cornerstone of Rural American Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Education, This Land of Ours

…search of farmland and opportunity, the one-room schoolhouse became a fixture of rural communities. These schools were simple in design but powerful in purpose—educating children of all ages under one…

Darren Schmall

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Environment, Horticulture, Interview, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Wine

…passion not only for farming, but also for educating the public about agriculture. That passion led him to launch “The Pizza Farm” educational program in the 1990s, eventually expanding into…

California Insurance

California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?

DanAgri-Business, Crop Insurance, Economy, Interview, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports

…from the role for decades. After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a business degree, she built a highly successful agency with Farmers Insurance, earning national recognition as…

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Special Reports, Technology, Water

…farming now accounts for roughly 21–23% of Monterey County’s production and continues to grow. Larger farms are increasingly producing both conventional and organic crops, reflecting evolving consumer demand. A Call…

Valley Irrigation

Valley Irrigation: A $5,000 Gamble That Changed Farming Forever

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Irrigation, This Land of Ours, Water

…Valley Manufacturing. This was no small risk, especially in the post-war economy, but it was a decision that would ultimately reshape modern farming. From Farm Elevators to Innovation After acquiring…

mcclintock

California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag

DanAgri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Economy, Environment, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports, Funding, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Regulation, Special Reports, Trade, Water

…adjust. A Call to Action for Farmers Perhaps most importantly, McClintock urges farmers and agricultural leaders to engage more actively with the public. He believes that many policy challenges stem…