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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
…help legislators understand how decisions affect food safety, local jobs, and overall community well-being. Youth programs such as FFA, 4-H, and Grange play a key role in cultivating future advocates….
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…550,000 acres of vineyards, industry leaders like Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers believe acreage needs to shrink to about 500,000 to stabilize prices. “There’s just an overabundance of wine…
Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
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Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
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Freight Safety and Dairy Market Pressures: Nick Folio
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The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
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Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
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California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…impact goes beyond farmers’ bottom lines. Genasci emphasized that overregulation drives up grocery store prices for families. “When we ban insecticides or cut labor hours, those costs show up at the checkout…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…are providing critical support. Specialty crop growers beyond citrus have faced pressure from low prices and rising input costs, but Florida’s crop diversity—from tomatoes and sweet corn to blueberries and…