…challenges—laying the groundwork for a diverse and resilient agricultural system. How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture German Farmers: Masters of Row Crops and Oxen Power German immigrants became known…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…article discussing “the demise of the California wine industry,” highlighting how shifting consumer habits and market forces are reshaping one of the state’s most iconic agricultural exports. A Cycle of…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…Through persistence and savings, many immigrants eventually earned enough money to purchase their own land. This transition from wage laborer to landowner was a cornerstone of early American agricultural growth….
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…from technology and education to leadership in the field. Koepke began the program by outlining F3 Innovate’s mission: to transform the Central Valley into a world-class hub for agricultural technology…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…America’s formal agricultural education system. The program helped train new generations of leaders who balanced innovation with respect for tradition—key elements in building the nation’s agricultural strength. A Lasting Legacy…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
A Tribute to the Central Valley’s Grape, Raisin, and Wine Legacy The Central Valley’s proud agricultural spirit will be on full display once again at the third annual Whole Vine…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…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…