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Ryan Jacobsen Part 2: Why California Agriculture Is Worth Fighting For
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Henry A. Wallace: More Than the Father of Hybrid Corn
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Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor and the Future of West Side Farming
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Joe Del Bosque: California Farming Faces a Critical Future
California agriculture is facing a growing list of challenges, but Westside farmer Joe Del Bosque says the industry’s future depends on practical solutions, innovation, water and ensuring the next generation…
Merced College Prepares the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
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Michelle Miller “Farm Babe” Says Farmers Must Tell Their Story Before Someone Else Does
…both deserve consumer support rather than division created through misleading marketing campaigns. Farmers Are the Original Environmentalists Throughout the interview, Miller repeatedly emphasized that farmers have the greatest incentive to…
USDA Expands $35 Million Feral Swine Eradication Program to Protect Farms
…farmers and ranchers to hear what USDA programs are doing well and where improvements can be made. “We’re a farmer-first agency,” Fordyce said. “It’s important to be out talking to…
Cyrus McCormick’s Mechanical Reaper Changed American Agriculture
…Robert McCormick, was a successful farmer who owned a 532-acre farm in Virginia. The operation was remarkably self-sufficient for its time, reflecting the resourcefulness required of early American farmers. The…
Cyrus McCormick’s Reaper: The Invention That Changed American Farming
…farmers to invest in the new technology proved to be a significant challenge. At the time, many farmers found it less expensive to hire manual labor than purchase a machine….
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
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