Point Reyes

Point Reyes Ranchers Fight for Survival as California Agriculture Faces Growing Crisis

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…food system,” she said. The dairy industry itself remains volatile. Moreda Arend explained that organic milk supplies are currently tight, while feed prices continue rising due to tariffs, droughts, farm…

Darren Schmall

From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture

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…allocations. Schmall also discussed the rising costs hurting farmers across California. Diesel prices, fertilizer expenses, labor costs, and government regulations are all putting enormous pressure on agriculture. According to Schmall,…

Monterey County

Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl

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…Farmers are also navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Proposed restrictions on fertilizer use and water quality regulations could make it difficult to maintain crop yields. At the same time,…