…pointing out that California received $7 billion from a past water bond yet failed to build meaningful infrastructure. He believes federal investment, combined with private-sector innovation from Silicon Valley, could…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
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California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
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Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…Johnson Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future A Full-Day Event for Growers, Students, and Industry Leaders Reedley, California will be the center of agricultural innovation and…
Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
…innovations directly contributed to the dramatic rise in global food production during the mid-20th century, helping to reduce hunger and poverty worldwide. Recognized for Global Contributions For his tireless work,…
Farming for the Future: Jake Barcellos and A-Bar Ag Enterprises
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California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
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Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming
…foundation of farming in North America. The controlled use of fire, strategic floodplain farming, and cultivation of staple crops demonstrate the depth of Indigenous knowledge and innovation. When Europeans arrived,…
Don Cameron: California Ag Leadership & Challenges
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Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
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California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…on the challenge of reaching younger consumers, who often view wine as intimidating. Berge pointed to innovation in packaging—like canned wines, boxed options, and lighter bottles—as tools to make wine…
Henry A. Wallace: Innovator, Journalist, and Statesman
…for Wallace’s Farmer Magazine, a publication that became a leading voice in rural America. Through his writing, Wallace educated and influenced farmers nationwide, addressing issues ranging from crop innovation to…
Henry A. Wallace: Father of Hybrid Corn
…The innovation marked a turning point in agricultural productivity, offering farmers a reliable way to increase yields and improve crop resilience. Recognition and Legacy The significance of Wallace’s work was…