…agricultural life. Family and Future Generations For Kester, family remains at the heart of ranching. Working alongside his children and now six grandchildren, ranging in age from four to ten,…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…beef in China and Australia. He credited federal policies with helping offset some of California’s burdens but said the fight is far from over. He urged farmers to push for…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
A Remarkable Discovery in Iowa Agriculture In March 2017, history surfaced in an Iowa farm field when farmer Robert Ellis made an extraordinary discovery. While plowing near the Missouri River,…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…fail to recognize that farmers are among the greatest environmentalists. They care for their land as though it were family, but in Sacramento and beyond, farming is too often painted…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…loses its voice in Washington,” he said, urging farmers and listeners to mobilize against it. Duarte also tied California’s farm challenges to the larger issue of food security. With a…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…resilience of every farming family. At the center of this conversation is Shannon Douglas, President of the California Farm Bureau (CFBF). Drawing on her lifelong experience in agriculture, Douglas represents…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…have seen regulatory costs increase by nearly 1,400%. That crushing burden has contributed to a 20% loss of family farms in just the past decade. “These are small farms, family…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…their soil with the utmost care because it sustains their livelihoods for generations. Fixing the Farm Bill Rios also addressed the farm bill, calling for reforms that put family farms…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…farming life. But despite generations of farming, the Harvey family eventually made the difficult decision to sell their land. The challenges of regulations, water restrictions, labor costs, and mounting expenses…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…Endangered Species Act, and push for a farm bill that protects family farms, not foreign corporations. For Rios, agriculture is national security, and he made clear he sees farmers as…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…also raised concerns about California’s push for electric trucks and solar panels on farmland. “If you’re not ready for the automation and you push $450,000 electric trucks on farmers, you…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…the potential paths forward through federal support, innovation, and farmer-led solutions. California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges Water, Oil, and the Strain on California Farmers The conversation began…
Freight Crisis, Regulations, and the Future of Trucking in California
…and everyday goods. For farmers, the message was clear: just like water and labor, freight is a cornerstone of California agriculture. Without affordable, reliable trucking, the state’s farm economy cannot…
Beef Supply Shortages and Meat Prices: Darren Hill of JD Food
…at family gatherings, banquets, and catered events, regardless of price increases. Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed: Personal Preference The debate between grass-fed and grain-fed beef continues. Grass-fed is leaner and marketed as…