Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming

DanAgri-Business, Conservation, Economy, Education, Environment, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Legislative, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…puzzle. From California Policy to National Leadership Before her current role, Moffitt served as Deputy Secretary and later Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her work included:…

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Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort

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…recognized that westward expansion would depend not only on settlement but also on the successful cultivation of the land. Agriculture would be the foundation for economic growth, food production, and…

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez Controversy & Immigration Reform Shake Agriculture

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…for DREAMers toward permanent residency Mandatory background checks and E-Verify for employers Cunha emphasized that these workers—many of whom sustained the food supply during COVID—deserve stability and recognition. A Broken…

Cesar Chavez

Manuel Cunha Discusses Cesar Chavez Controversy and Labor Challenges Facing California Agriculture

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…better wages, safety standards, and regulations. However, he stressed that major challenges remain, particularly around labor availability, immigration policy, and the need for practical solutions that support both workers and…

Katie Roberti

California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching

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…and limited options for protection. In some cases, attacks have occurred just miles from communities and schools, raising concerns not only for agriculture but also for public safety. One of…

California Cattle

California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out

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…how food is produced. That’s why communication—through newsletters, podcasts, and interviews like this one—is so important. From Ranch to Table—and Backyard Grills The conversation wasn’t all heavy topics. Roberti shared…

F3 Innovate

Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture

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…how her organization is working to transform agriculture in California’s Central Valley—and beyond—through technology, education, and collaboration. F3 Innovate, which stands for Farms, Food, Future, is a nonprofit built to…

Daniel Morgan Boone

Daniel Morgan Boone and the Struggle of Early Kansas Farming

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…their primary goal was simple survival. Families worked hard to grow just enough food to feed themselves and sustain their households. With limited resources and constant uncertainty, many settlers were…

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Ellis-Chalmers: Steam Power and the Machinery Behind Early American Agriculture

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…increasingly relied on machinery to increase efficiency and production, particularly as farms grew larger and demand for food expanded. Steam engines served as the technological bridge between manual labor and…