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…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789 – 2011; General Records of the United States Government, Record Group 11; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. By 1813, America’s western frontier stretched…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…has been in years, creating an opportunity to shift the conversation toward productive solutions for workers already living and contributing in the United States. He believes the coming year may…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…explosive growth after 1800 transformed southern agriculture and played a defining role in America’s industrial and economic expansion. Cotton production fueled textile industries in both the United States and Europe,…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…and the whole United States turns into California. That’s the worst-case outcome.” However, Ring also offered a note of optimism. He believes there’s still a chance for political realignment if…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
Peasant Interior. Date: 1830-1860 Public Domain & Unsplash License The Struggle to Move West Westward expansion in the United States did not happen quickly or easily. The journey beyond the…