…one of those who did grow up in the industry. She was raised on a dairy. Both grandfathers were dairy producers. Her father spent his whole life working in dairies….
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…fruits and vegetables consumed in the United States, making the state’s labor and regulatory policies crucial for national food supply. Little emphasizes the importance of ensuring there are enough skilled…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…acre over the past decade—a 25% increase. While California offers fertile soil and a favorable climate, political and regulatory pressures threaten the state’s natural agricultural advantages. As chairman of Western…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…agriculture. Jungman also noted the importance of partnerships with organizations like Western Growers and corporate sponsors like John Deere, highlighting the collaborative spirit that drives innovation and progress within the…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
Photo by Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash A Half-Century That Transformed American Agriculture From the Civil War era to the early 20th century, the United States experienced the most dramatic…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…and Kings Counties. Managing approximately 30,000 acres, his work ensures that local dairies are well-supported while maintaining a commitment to sustainable farming practices. Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…“But you still need eyes on the ground. I’ll never stop checking fields with a shovel.” He also emphasized the role of dairy innovation, calling California dairies “one of the…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
Photo by Elisa Stone on Unsplash In the early decades of the 19th century, the United States was a nation built on agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in this American…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
Photo by Paul Wuthrich on Unsplash Agriculture in the American South Agriculture in the southern United States developed quite differently from that in the Midwest or New England. While northern…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…and for agricultural development in the United States. A Turning Point Toward Conservation It wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that American agriculture began to recognize the…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…the CSU system, Western Growers, California Farm Bureau, and numerous innovation hubs across the Central Valley. Smart Investment and Farmer-Driven Solutions While more funding is flowing into ag tech than…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…the meeting point of the great eastern forests and the vast western prairies. This was no sharp dividing line, but a gradual shift in the landscape. In Iowa, however, trees…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…advanced technology—from drones to autonomous tractors to sophisticated electronic systems. Keeping students engaged ensures a strong future workforce and informed community. The Reality of Modern Dairies While dairy remains a…