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California Agriculture at a Crossroads
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USDA Extension Service: A Legacy of Education and Support
…communities, ensuring that families had access to the latest advancements in farming practices and food production. Meeting Wartime Needs The Extension Service faced its first major challenge shortly after its…
California Agriculture: Don Cameron on Labor, Water, and Innovation
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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50
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Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…Hands-on experience teaches responsibility, public speaking, and the realities of food production, preparing the next generation to support and sustain agriculture. Controversial Legislation and Land Use Recent legislation, such as…
Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson
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Angus Bulls Introduced to America
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Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
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George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
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Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
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Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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