…agricultural products to both domestic and international markets. Most farms during this era were small and family-oriented, designed primarily to meet the needs of those who worked the land. Yet,…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…before reaching reliable shipping routes. A Foundation for American Agricultural Growth Despite the hardships, this era laid the foundation for America’s rise as an agricultural powerhouse. Westward expansion, combined with…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, who shared encouraging news about international markets for U.S. agriculture. According to Lindberg, the U.S. agricultural trade deficit is projected to drop significantly—from about $50…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how German-Americans, Scottish settlers, and Irish immigrants each contributed uniquely to the agricultural foundation of the United States. German-American Agricultural Traditions German-Americans brought…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…revolutionary: fertilizer. Fertilizer’s Deep Roots in Agricultural History The actual history of fertilizer likely goes back further than all the mechanical inventions we typically celebrate. Long before industrial innovation reshaped…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…blank canvases requiring years of effort to become productive agricultural operations. The Foundation of American Agriculture The settlement of central and western Tennessee illustrates a larger truth about American agricultural…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…Hilton laid out a sweeping vision for reform that touches water policy, energy production, agricultural automation, regulatory reform, and California’s relationship with Washington, D.C. His message to the agricultural community…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…openly, because truth builds trust. Educating the Next Generation Stephanie emphasizes the transformative power of agricultural education. Through farm camps and tours, children—especially those from urban areas—gain hands-on experience with…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…new dairy operation that has grown into a diversified agricultural business. Today, Nash Family Farms includes a dairy, creamery, cheese plant, farm tours, and even a coffee shop designed to…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
…these colleges began setting up extension offices, a revolutionary concept at the time. Teachers and agricultural experts from the colleges would travel monthly to rural communities, holding meetings and sharing…
St. Genevieve: Early French Farming on the Mississippi
…west of the Mississippi River. A Small but Significant Agricultural Community Though small in population, St. Genevieve represented an important step in the westward agricultural movement of early America. Its…
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
The National FFA Organization continues to prove that agricultural education is not just about farming — it’s about building leaders for every industry. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Kristy…
Elaine Culotti Announces Run for California Governor, Calls for Economic Reset and Bipartisan Reform
…small farms under 200 acres. She estimates that 80,000 small farmers in California collectively produce only a fraction of total agricultural output, yet face heavy regulatory burdens. “It’s hard to…
Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers
…to legal battles facing agricultural families in areas like Point Reyes. Culotti criticized what she described as excessive litigation and regulatory pressure, arguing that landowners should not be forced into…