Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

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…raises serious concerns about transparency, particularly around billions spent on homelessness programs and other initiatives. She points to failed audit efforts and argues that without accountability, fraud and waste will…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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…about state spending, calling for increased transparency and accountability. She pointed to programs like homelessness funding and infrastructure projects where billions of dollars have been allocated with limited measurable outcomes….

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…regulatory burden. Ross acknowledged that overlapping rules across agencies often require duplicate reporting, increasing costs and inefficiencies. To address this, California has launched pilot programs to align regulations—particularly around water…

California Ag Secretary

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges

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…said. “People are asking for the same information… in slightly different forms.” Efforts are underway to streamline some of those requirements, including pilot programs aimed at aligning reporting across agencies….

tulare

From Dairy to Leadership: Inside Tulare County Agriculture

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…representation remain at the forefront. She also highlights a lesser-known challenge: the shortage of agricultural educators. Programs like FFA and 4-H are vital—but retaining teachers is becoming increasingly difficult due…

Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

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…Leading efforts during California’s severe drought Launching the Healthy Soils Initiative Addressing pest and disease challenges Expanding market opportunities for farmers Supporting organic agriculture programs This experience gave her a…