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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…help legislators understand how decisions affect food safety, local jobs, and overall community well-being. Youth programs such as FFA, 4-H, and Grange play a key role in cultivating future advocates….
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
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Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
…Baby Wine, Marlena offers private tastings throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley. She brings a fun and educational approach with trivia, wine education, and a personal touch. 📞 Phone: 559-907-9114 📧…
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History of Land-Grant Universities in U.S. Agriculture
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…we may be turning in the right direction with this disease,” he said, pointing to ongoing research and grower investments through programs like the Citrus Research and Field Trials Program…
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…the importance of programs like FFA (Future Farmers of America) and technical trade schools. With fewer young people entering agriculture, he believes that hands-on education and skilled trade opportunities can…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…there,” he said. “Meanwhile, farmers are struggling for water.” He believes a change in leadership could bring more attention to agricultural needs. FFA and the Next Generation Bakker sees programs…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
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New Survey Targets Farm Conservation Efforts
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Land for Service: How Revolutionary Soldiers Were Paid in Acres
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