…sides of the equation. “Regulations are good and bad,” he explained. “Food safety regulations are a positive—they ensure that we produce the safest food supply in the world. But they…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…less — less land, less water, more cost — and yet we’re still feeding millions,” he said. “People have forgotten the labor, risk, and science it takes to grow food….
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…see livestock nutrition as the key to progress. The nation’s growing population demanded better food, and agricultural leaders sought to meet that need through science, experimentation, and enterprise. How Ralston…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…local schools and the San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program to teach kids where their food comes from. “We need to reconnect people to agriculture,” he said….
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…suppliers for global markets. Wheat soon became the region’s most important cash crop. The combination of fertile soils, a temperate climate, and access to Atlantic ports allowed farmers to meet…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…fixes—is the only sustainable solution for the state’s agricultural workforce and national security. The Central Valley’s Lifeblood: Water Returning to one of California’s most urgent issues, Jones described how mismanagement…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…stewardship haven’t.” Van Groningen emphasized that California farmers produce the safest and highest-quality food in the world, thanks to rigorous standards. “When you see ‘Grown in California,’ it means something,”…
Early 19th-Century American Farming and Westward Expansion
…Minute, most citizens relied on farming not only for income but also for food security. Families grew crops and raised animals primarily to sustain themselves, with only a small portion…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…agriculture. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History Minute, ethnicity influenced how settlers worked the land, managed livestock, and produced food in the New World. Farmers from Germany,…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…educate young people early about where their food comes from. “One of the most important programs we have is at the Fresno Fair,” he said. “They bring kids from all…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…in American Agriculture What began as Jessie Shambaugh’s small effort to encourage youth involvement in farming has become a global symbol of agricultural leadership and community service. Today, 4-H programs…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…Food, and Local Music The Whole Vine Festival will feature local wineries, a wine and beer garden, and food trucks serving innovative dishes made with local produce. Wine tastings will…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…innovation to water storage and the future of food production in the Golden State. “It is a beautiful day at a beautiful campus,” Ross said, praising Reedley College for its…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…no idea the impact of Democratic legislation on farming,” she said. “Those fresh little vegetables you love? Say goodbye. It’s going to be all NGO food. This type of government…