…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
A California Dairy Leader Speaks Marvin Mederios The dairy industry is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and innovation in food production. In a recent interview on…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…trying to manufacture food products in California. Still, Eddie believes the state can remain a powerhouse for agriculture and food production with the right leadership and policies. Helping the Next…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…has grown significantly, Papulias says operating a food business in California has become increasingly difficult. He pointed to several challenges affecting producers today: Rising ingredient costs, including black pepper prices…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…their crops and livestock. Bringing food to market across vast stretches of undeveloped territory was costly and time-consuming. Poor roads, seasonal weather conditions, and limited infrastructure often meant that farmers…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…producing food in a highly regulated and resource-constrained environment, and the growing demand for those products in global markets. As Michael noted, farmers remain optimistic by necessity—but long-term success will…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Area Michael says diversification helps reduce risk while also allowing the farm to produce food people actually enjoy eating. “It’s fun to grow things that we like to share with…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…conditions improve later in the season. Michael noted that water supply uncertainty is only one piece of the puzzle. Farmers must also navigate fluctuating commodity prices, unpredictable weather, labor costs,…
Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan to Revive California Agriculture, Energy, and Water Policy
…simple: support is on the way if the state embraces policies that prioritize food production, economic growth, and responsible resource management. <!– wp:shortcode –> <iframe title=”Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking…
640 Acres and a Fresh Start: Early Tennessee Land Grants
…relied heavily on hunting and gathering to feed their families and livestock. Wildlife provided meat. Forests provided forage. Only after securing basic food and shelter could families begin the long…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…Government Efficiency — aimed at auditing fraud, eliminating redundant agencies, merging departments, and cutting regulatory duplication between state, regional, and county governments. For small farmers and food manufacturers, he says,…
Stephanie Nash: From California to Tennessee, Fighting for American Agriculture
…food production. She believes agriculture should be mandatory in every high school, teaching responsibility, science, and stewardship while connecting students to the origin of their food. Challenges Facing Family Farms…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…in public conversations. She decided to use social media to explain what farmers actually do, debunk myths about food production, and share honest stories about life on a dairy farm….
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
Early American settlers faced a unique challenge: producing enough food and cash crops in unfamiliar lands with limited resources. In the absence of modern communications, these pioneers relied heavily on…