…with Nat DiBuduo, former Allied Grape Growers President and longtime advocate for California’s agricultural community, the conversation turned toward politics, education, and one of the state’s most pressing issues—water. Known…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…SGMA, and ongoing immigration and labor issues. These are all piling up.” Despite the headwinds, Ross emphasized collaboration, education, and technology as key solutions. She discussed how the state is…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…political issues, recently appearing on Fox’s Gutfeld! show. She told listeners that Prop 50 poses a direct threat to California’s rural communities by stripping farmers and small towns of their…
Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
…from Alturas?” The consequences extend far beyond lines on a map. Rural offices would disappear, drive times to representatives would increase, and agricultural issues could be overshadowed by urban priorities….
Shannon Douglass Doubles Down on Prop 50 Opposition
…Farmers are struggling with water shortages, labor issues, and global trade pressures. Losing rural representation, she argued, would only make those problems worse. Without strong farm voices in Sacramento and…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…shout-out to Dad and the whole family. I really appreciate the chance to come on and talk about these issues. Hopefully, next time we’ll have even more to share—new projects,…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…personal conduct issues. Duarte argues the district deserves consistent conservative representation. Opposition to Proposition 50 One of the major issues Duarte is rallying against is Proposition 50. She emphasized that…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…and CEO of National Raisins. Together, they examined the rise and decline of the industry, the mounting challenges growers face, and the pressing issues of pricing and global competition. A…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…been converted to more profitable crops like pistachios and almonds. Cardoza detailed the financial pressures facing growers. This year, the RBA offered processors $2,020 per ton, the same as last…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…benefits not just families but also the environment and the broader state of California. The Wolf Predation Problem Not all challenges are financial or regulatory. Ranchers across California are increasingly…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…serving on the Agriculture Committee, has shown little understanding of farming issues. While Schiff visited the Central Valley to tour operations at Del Bosque Ranch, Kreps found his questions strikingly…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…scale up to meet that demand.” Prop 50 and the Battle for Central Valley Representation As the conversation turned to politics, John Duarte addressed one of the most pressing issues…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…is on issues with direct impact: labor, trade, and the Farm Bill. California’s dependence on seasonal and immigrant labor makes workforce policy a constant priority. Trade agreements influence everything from…
California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas Tackles Prop 50, Farm Bill, and the Future of Farming
…highlighted three critical issues she and her team took to Washington, D.C.: Labor and Immigration – Farmers can’t function without a reliable, respected workforce. Trade – California’s high-quality specialty crops…