F3 Innovate

F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution

DanAgri-Business, Education, Field & Row Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Industry, Interview, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables

…global stability. “Working in ag means impacting people worldwide,” she added. “It’s an incredible opportunity.” A Collaborative Effort Backed by Community and Government F3 Innovate was born from a powerful…

Van Groningen

Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming

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…three steps ahead to stay functional and viable,” Bryan noted. Regulations: Burden and Benefit California farmers operate under some of the strictest agricultural regulations in the world. Bryan sees both…

Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy

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…ag-producing county in the nation, and Snider said the Farm Bureau’s mission is clear — to defend agriculture against overregulation, labor challenges, and water shortages. “Farmers are producing more with…

Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour

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…innovation with heritage. “From the pumpkin patch to the robotics lab, California’s farmers are proving they can adapt, evolve, and thrive,” Papagni said. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……

mid-Atlantic

How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, Field & Row Crops, Grain, This Land of Ours, Wheat

…income. These family farms were the foundation of early American agriculture, producing enough to feed local communities and export surpluses. To pay for imported manufactured goods from Europe, mid-Atlantic farmers…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…the ongoing conflict between Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration and the federal government, Jones pointed to California’s water crisis as a prime example of failed cooperation. “The water problem is a…

Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour

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…stewardship haven’t.” Van Groningen emphasized that California farmers produce the safest and highest-quality food in the world, thanks to rigorous standards. “When you see ‘Grown in California,’ it means something,”…

Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”

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…advice to young farmers and aspiring leaders to stay engaged. “Agriculture and politics are deeply connected, that’s just the nature of it,” he said. “We need people who understand farming…