…deep roots in Central Valley agriculture. At Merced College, Jacobson oversees one of the state’s most diverse agriculture programs, spanning animal science, ag business, crop and plant science, horticulture, mechanized…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…Hall of Fame has served not only as a museum but also as an educational center, preserving the stories, tools, and innovations that transformed farming into a cornerstone of American…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…may not understand the complexity, skill, and care that goes into producing food. UC ANR works to bridge that knowledge gap through storytelling, education, and hands-on programs that bring students…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…of it to be homegrown, but until then, we’re bringing it here and getting it into the hands of local growers and students.” This includes international student exchange programs, where…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…people who did,” he explained. “Now, fewer people farm, so the general public has lost that connection.” To bridge that gap, Bryan and other local farmers participate in outreach programs…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…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…