Cannon Michael

Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…friends and family,” he said. Water Remains the Biggest Challenge Despite strong reservoir levels in recent years, federal water allocations for many Central Valley farmers remain extremely limited. This year’s…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy

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…improve policy coordination on water, energy, and infrastructure issues that impact agriculture. Water policy remains one of the most pressing concerns for farmers in the Central Valley. Hilton said increased…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture

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…multiple businesses, including restaurants, and understands firsthand how regulations impact payroll, compliance, and day-to-day survival. Water: Build Storage, Increase Deliveries Water remains central to California agriculture. Hilton contends the state…

Stephanie Nash

Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture

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…water shortages and heavy regulations—but brought new challenges, particularly land loss due to rapid population growth. Advocacy Born During COVID Stephanie’s advocacy began during the COVID pandemic. Observing misinformation online…

Dave Roberts

R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future

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…than competitors, yet receive no premium in the marketplace. He estimates state regulations now consume close to 20% of a farm’s operating budget. Water, SGMA & Food Security Water policy…

Steve Hilton

Elaine Culotti Pushes for Middle-Ground Leadership and Stronger Support for Small Farmers

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…a broader theme throughout the program: California agriculture remains strong, but policy decisions in Sacramento have created serious challenges across water, freight, labor, and energy sectors. Whether discussing infrastructure, immigration,…

Independent

Elaine Culotti Enters Governor’s Race, Calls for Major Reset in California Policy

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…discussion that touched on everything from water and infrastructure to immigration and state spending, Culotti made it clear she believes California needs a complete reset. Culotti, a farmer and entrepreneur,…

missouri

Missouri’s Deep Agricultural Roots: From French Settlers to Today

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…soils and access to water made the Mississippi River corridor an ideal location for early agriculture. These first farms laid the groundwork for generations of producers who would expand westward…

Lance Shebelut

From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter

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…Propane-powered irrigation. Why Propane Is Gaining Traction Shebelut’s farms historically relied on electricity and diesel. When a diesel motor failed, his pump company suggested propane — cleaner, efficient, and often…

family farms

Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future

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…farming in Point Reyes is not just about tradition; it’s about producing nutrient-dense food. Stephanie highlighted the link between soil quality, water, and animal care: “You can’t get good quality…