…leadership in agricultural education and workforce advancement. She highlighted how important it is for her to travel across the state to hear directly from regional leaders and farmers. “For all…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture
…become a vital link between agricultural producers and the growing markets of the East Coast. A Turning Point for Agriculture The expansion of railroads revolutionized American agriculture by connecting rural…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed her back for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, farming, and California’s future. Culotti, who farms in Fallbrook, has become a national voice on agricultural and…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
A Turning Point in Agricultural Education In 1914, the United States Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act, establishing the Cooperative Extension Service—a transformative program that reshaped how Americans learned about farming,…
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…those who labored for decades to make sure the next generation could thrive. Now, complacency and over-regulation threaten to undo it. A Shrinking Agricultural Base Papagni noted that California has…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
…the California Farm Bureau, the measure poses an existential threat to rural representation, agricultural voices, and fair governance across the state. What Proposition 50 Would Do Douglass explained that the…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…representing Semios, one of the foremost technology-driven agricultural companies. Their conversation touched on weather, pest management, irrigation, and Perez’s remarkable recognition in the industry. “I am doing great, and it’s…
The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation
…the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. This unexpected encounter would inspire one of the most recognizable logos in agricultural equipment history. Inspiration Strikes: The Eagle on a Globe Captivated by Old…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…Expansion: Finding Balance As cities grow and farmland shrinks, Broad and Avid Water are finding ways to support both urban and agricultural water needs. Through licensing and compliance with prevailing…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…but the design left a lasting impression on him. Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon From Feed Bags to Brand Identity When Danforth founded his animal feed business, he sought…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…way of life. “Sacramento is in the middle of the most amazing agricultural valley in the world. There is nothing like it anywhere,” she said. “We can grow anything here—specialty…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…best thing we can do for our families.” For listeners, the message was clear: Duarte is campaigning on common sense, farm-first policies, and restoring California’s agricultural strength. Listen to the…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
…the largest farm shows in the United States, the event draws farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and agricultural innovators from across the country. But the city’s role in agriculture extends far beyond…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…of the valley,” dominating the state’s agricultural landscape. In 1900, industry pioneer Theodore Kearney laid the foundation for grower cooperatives, efforts that eventually led to the establishment of Sun-Maid. However,…