Nat DiBuduo

Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming

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…over—rural and city schools—to see how plants are grown and how animals are raised.” He encouraged parents and teachers to get students involved. “Next year, if you’ve got school-age kids,…

Alexandra Duarte

Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future

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…The birds and animals are happier in private managed forests than in the state-run forests. And better management brings down insurance costs for rural communities.” Concerns from the Community Duarte…

Kevin Kester

Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation

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…of land, 35 to 39 million are still designated for grazing. The state maintains a sizable beef herd—something many outside California don’t realize. Historic Low Herd Numbers and Beef Prices…

John Duarte

John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados

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…Duarte, who was among the early pioneers in producing virus-free grapevines. As John explained, plants—like humans and animals—are vulnerable to viruses. Through a process of heat treatment, vines can be…

California Ag Battles: Water, Solar, and Farmland Futures

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…While solar developers claim crops or grazing can coexist under solar panels, many California farmers remain skeptical. Boyer highlighted discussions in Kern County, where farmland is increasingly being eyed for…