…widespread adoption, Sibley sought an application where autonomous machinery could deliver immediate value. Through connections in DARPA programs, he was introduced to Curtis Garner, and together they founded Verdant Robotics…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…We have to tell our story better.” Snider emphasized the Farm Bureau’s expanding educational programs that introduce local schoolchildren to farming through Farm Days and FFA partnerships. “Kids think food…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…educate young people early about where their food comes from. “One of the most important programs we have is at the Fresno Fair,” he said. “They bring kids from all…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…in American Agriculture What began as Jessie Shambaugh’s small effort to encourage youth involvement in farming has become a global symbol of agricultural leadership and community service. Today, 4-H programs…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…Ag Education While admission is free, proceeds from the festival help fund vital programs. “It costs close to $100,000 to put something like this on,” Goudreau explained. “But we also…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the future.” Preparing Farmworkers for the Future of Ag Tech Ross praised Reedley College’s competency-based certificate programs that help incumbent farmworkers gain new skills for the evolving agricultural workforce. With…
Karen Ross Talks Water, Regulation, and Prop 50 Silence on AgNet News Hour
…technology, and efficiency. Ross praised programs like the new competency-based certificate programs at community colleges such as Reedley, which train farmworkers for jobs in automation and ag tech. She said…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…most visionary aspects of the Smith-Lever Act was its inclusion of programs for youth in rural America. The legislation encouraged local extension agents to work with young boys and girls…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…going to help the PCAs make decisions on timing for pest generations.” Accurate weather and phenology data allow PCAs to optimize spray programs, protecting crops and maximizing yield. Experience in…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…generation can build a future in California. Programs like FFA and 4-H, she argued, play a critical role in teaching young people where their food comes from and instilling pride…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…for farmers and small businesses to survive.” The conversation also touched on predators threatening livestock, the struggles of the trucking industry, and the importance of youth ag programs like FFA….
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing consistent support to the raisin industry across multiple administrations. Key programs include: School Lunch and Needy Persons Programs, which have long included…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…the world. Despite the challenges, all three guests emphasized opportunities. USDA programs, including crop insurance, market access funds, and school lunch purchases, remain crucial. They also highlighted the need for…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…affiliates actively discuss how to engage younger generations in agriculture. According to Kester, leadership at every level is exploring programs that foster involvement and encourage young people to promote agriculture….