…firsthand how innovative and resourceful farmers are—especially in their ability to maximize limited water supplies. “Some of the greatest environmentalists are our farmers,” Rios said. “They do so much more…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
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Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
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Jean Étienne de Boré: Pioneer of Granulated Sugar in Louisiana
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Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
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E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
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California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…the spirit of ambitious water projects that once defined the state. Farmers in Crisis: Declining Water Allocations Papagni noted that farmers on Fresno’s west side were celebrating just a 50%…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
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Henry Groseclose and the Founding of FFA: A Legacy in Agricultural Education
…education and leadership development among rural youth. What began as a local effort soon evolved into a statewide—and eventually national—movement. The Birth of Future Farmers of America Henry Groseclose is…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
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