…The Morrill Act and the Birth of Extension Services A major turning point came with the passage of the Morrill Act in 1862. This legislation provided federal funding for the…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…Farm labor policy State and federal agricultural legislation Trade and market access Without rural media, many of these conversations simply wouldn’t reach the people most affected. Why This Conversation Matters…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…shrinking habitat. Bears alone are now estimated at more than 65,000 statewide, with some of the highest concentrations in her district. To address the crisis, Hadwick is introducing legislation aimed…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…ecosystem is dangerously out of balance. A Call to Engage Hadwick urged Californians to follow pending legislation, submit public comments, and support rural voices. “This is about food security, safety,…
Milk Is Back: Health Benefits, Kids, and California Dairy
…More Choices in Schools Looking ahead, DeLisio noted that upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA implementation may further strengthen dairy’s position. Recent legislation is expected to expand milk options…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…Cattlemen’s Association, this legislation provides practical carcass disposal solutions for livestock producers in remote areas. Williamson Act Protection: The Farm Bureau continues to safeguard reduced property tax rates for farmland…
How Iowa State University Began: The 1856 Origins of America’s First Agricultural College
…of strengthening agricultural knowledge and innovation, the Iowa General Assembly made a landmark decision in 1856: it enacted legislation to create the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This initiative…
Land-Grant Universities: History & Native American Colleges
…of 1862. This legislation established a new model for public higher education, focused on practical instruction in agriculture, engineering, and the mechanical arts. Following the act, states across the nation…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…terms of legislation. As he explains, the first year of a two-year legislative session often sees many bills fail to make it through the process. Nevertheless, some critical legislation did…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…with Bryan Little – Supporting California Farmers Bryan Little, representing the California Farm Bureau, shared insights on his dual role: advocating for farm employers in legislation and regulation, and managing…
Kansas State: America’s First Land-Grant University
…landmark legislation. As a young state admitted to the Union in 1861, Kansas recognized the value of practical education that could strengthen its farms, communities, and workforce. Becoming a land-grant…
How Iowa State University Began: A Farming Legacy
…Assembly passed legislation to create the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This groundbreaking move signaled Iowa’s commitment to agricultural progress, education, and research at a time when farming practices…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…“The veto power is a powerful tool. A good governor could use it to stop bad legislation and start pushing for real reform.” Ring also emphasized collaboration with Washington. “If…