Family Tree Farms on Quality and Water: Daniel Jackson

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…Without it, California risks losing valuable farmland while urban growth continues to demand more water. Despite these challenges, Jackson remains optimistic, citing the resilience of California farmers and the global…

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Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service

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…large swaths of farmland facing water restrictions, the future of farming in the region hangs in the balance. Serving the Entire Central Valley Operating from Madera, Midland Tractor services farms…

California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy

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…to make tough choices, from fallowing ground to converting farmland into solar developments under AB 1156. Labor is another hurdle. “Farmers are paying $20 an hour just to compete with McDonald’s….

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Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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farmland, growing corn silage, wheat silage, and a little alfalfa. “It’s the third generation,” Bakker said. “My grandpa, my dad, and now me. We’ve been blessed to do what we…

Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges

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…out how misguided environmental regulations have crippled the state’s most productive farmland—transforming once-thriving communities into shadows of their former selves. Despite sacrifices made to protect species like Delta smelt, populations…