…can only be grown here. That is something that should be treasured and cared for.” Despite these headwinds, Genasci remains optimistic. Through advocacy, education, and community outreach, the Stanislaus County…
The Birth of the USDA and Land-Grant Universities
…development. They not only strengthened the nation’s food system but also made higher education more accessible to working families across the United States. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
California Farmers Under Pressure: Andrew Genasci Calls for Advocacy and Common-Sense Policy
…line. California farmers produce the safest, healthiest food in the world, but we’re competing against imports from countries that don’t face the same restrictions.” Water, Land, and Labor Genasci highlighted…
Kern County’s Agriculture Advocate: Rachel Nettleton
…raised here in Bakersfield, California. And we all eat food and we all wear clothes, so at the end of the day, we’re all part of agriculture,” she said. Leading…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…land like no other.” Feeding the World As global populations grow and food demand increases, Nicol underscores the reality: there is not an infinite food supply. While affluent shoppers in…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…automation and eliminated jobs. Isom stressed the importance of bringing policymakers to farms, gins, and packing houses to see the impacts of their decisions. Global Food Security and California’s Role…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…the Central Valley and the Southwest. He criticized state restrictions and the push to convert prime farmland into solar fields, warning that such policies undermine food security and waste some…
Custom Produce’s Growth Story: Ted Torosian
Custom Produce in Parlier, California, has grown from a door-to-door startup into one of the most respected names in the produce supply chain, and founder Ted Torosian says the company’s…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…like FFA as vital for educating the next generation about where food really comes from. “Every kid needs to understand that milk comes from a cow, not the store,” he…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…Sacramento and Washington, decisions will continue to be made without a full understanding of their impact on food production. Innovation and the Next Generation Despite the challenges, Nicol remains optimistic…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…producers, utilizes rail for efficient distribution, and delivers fresh, local produce to those in need. “Get the best food to the most needy for the best price,” Collotti emphasized, calling…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…public perception of milk shift over the years, much like other food products. He points out that professional sports organizations encourage athletes to drink milk, underscoring its nutritional value. At…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…other industries pool resources for lobbying, farmers often remain independent and hesitant to invest in advocacy, despite their sector’s critical role in the economy and food supply. Increasing regulatory burdens…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…almond industry has grown from a 1 billion-pound crop in 1999 to 3 billion pounds in 2020. While current prices are unsustainably low, market cycles, trade negotiations, and reduced acreage…