…to lead in global food production. Ross encouraged industry participation in initiatives like California Grown and engagement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem….
California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges
…across the industry, government, and agricultural organizations to ensure a strong future for farming in the state. Listen to the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app. Listen…
America’s Historic Barns: Icons of Agricultural Innovation
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Tulare County Farm Bureau Leader Reflects on Career, Agriculture Advocacy, and Industry Future
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From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture
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Livestock Legacy to Corn Innovation: The Story of Eugene Funk
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California Farming at a Crossroads: Shannon Douglass on Policy, Pressure, and the Path Forward
…how meaningful it was to see 30 agricultural groups unite, highlighting the Central Valley’s importance and reinforcing agriculture’s critical role in California’s economy. More importantly, she noted a shift: Candidates…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State
…significant portion of California’s population and agricultural output, it remains underrepresented in Sacramento. He called for more leaders who are “Valley-born and Valley-bred” to bring firsthand agricultural knowledge into policymaking….
California Ag Faces Rising Costs and Political Crossroads as Governor Race Heats Up
…state’s agricultural industry. With the June primary approaching, the conversation centered on how leadership decisions could shape the future of agriculture in California. Hosts emphasized that the stakes are high,…
From Gold Rush to Green Fields: The Agricultural Roots of Colorado
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Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture
…agricultural sector has been “starved of water,” burdened with high energy costs, and constrained by excessive labor and regulatory pressures. These challenges, he said, have made it increasingly difficult for…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…agricultural community in attendance. Farmers reportedly nodded in agreement as Bianco outlined his vision, grounded in firsthand experience and years of working alongside agricultural communities during his career in law…
California Governor Debate Highlights Sharp Divide on Energy, Water, and Farm Regulations
…for consumers. “The regulatory environment in California is choking off our agricultural community,” one candidate said. “It’s not one regulation, it’s layer after layer.” Several candidates pointed to the increasing…
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
…construction, the Butler brothers helped shape modern agricultural infrastructure. Their legacy continues to be felt today, as efficient storage systems and durable metal structures remain essential components of agricultural operations…