California

FFA: Building the Next Generation of California Agriculture Leaders

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…the Sacramento Leadership Experience, and the State FFA Leadership Conference in Ontario, which draws thousands of participants. Additionally, events like the Blue Corduroy Classic online auction help fund student opportunities,…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point

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…and build independently. Rebuilding Local Economies Among Culotti’s policy ideas is a proposal to return sales tax revenue to the town where a purchase originates—even for online sales. She believes…

Colleen Cecil

Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues

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…email, and phone—all easily found with a simple online search. Ag Meter closed by reminding her to keep the show updated with upcoming events and opportunities, expressing his admiration for…

California

AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook

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…in Chico, a free, one-day farm show offering education, networking, and industry speakers. Nick and Lorrie close with light holiday banter and reminders to follow AgNet West online for ongoing…

California

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen

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…community members who rely on agriculture in any way. Membership is available online at FCFB.org, or by calling 559-237-0263. Jacobsen emphasized that the organization relies completely on voluntary support. Whether…

California Wine

California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine

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…labels and hear the unique stories of each vintage. Online resources like DiscoverCaliforniaWines.com offer guides to varietals, tasting notes, and local wine experiences. As Berge highlights, every bottle of wine…

Marlena Paolilli

Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry

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…where fewer people go out socially, and many avoid drinking heavily to protect their online image and “digital footprint.” Baby boomers remain the largest wine consumers, but Marlena emphasizes the…

dairy

Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley

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…Too often, he says, people see negative stories online without understanding the full picture. “I love when people ask me questions,” he said. “I tell them we treat our cows…