…integrity of California-grown produce. “When you see ‘Grown in California’ on a label, it really means something,” he emphasized. “It means that fruit or vegetable was grown under the highest…
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
…“California-grown food is the safest in the world, and it’s important people know that.” He encouraged families to visit local pumpkin patches this Halloween season, especially the Van Groningen &…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…enterprise. Farmers who once traded locally were now directly connected to international markets, helping to build wealth and economic independence in the colonies—just as tensions with Britain were beginning to…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…grow food for the world.” Balancing Environment, Cities, and Agriculture Jones explained that California’s original water plan was designed to balance three interests: the environment, metropolitan areas, and agriculture. But…
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…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,”…
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…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
…foot on a farm. “Of course it was tough,” he admitted. “They buy their produce in a store and have no idea how it’s grown.” He credited organizations such as…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
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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
…shared a personal message for all Californians: “I want every person who has access to California-grown food to not only value its flavor, quality, safety, and health benefits — but…
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…