california

Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System

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…politics, the AgMeter host remarked, “Every school administration that doesn’t support sports has a poor sports program. California’s the same way—our leadership isn’t supporting the state.” Ring agreed that California…

Nanette Simonian

Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag

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…in Ag From Fresno Roots to a National Career Nanette grew up in Fresno, in the Central Union District near Kearney Park. After high school, she embarked on what she…

electrostatic spraying

Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution

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…Approach Unlike many equipment companies, On Target takes an old-school, customer-first approach. California growers can test equipment directly in their own fields before making a purchase. “We put it in…

almond

Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand

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…a nonprofit program that brings school children to orchards and processing facilities, helping them understand food production and career paths. Toor welcomes new ideas and partnerships to expand agricultural education…

Merced College

Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College

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…father, who taught agriculture at Le Grand High School for nearly three decades. “All I ever wanted to be was an ag teacher,” he said. “Some kids want to be…

Van Groningen

Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming

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…Education in Action True to their commitment to community outreach, Van Groningen & Sons often host school field trips to their pumpkin operation. “We recently had a group of kids…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…“If you have an interest in public service—city council, school board, governor—you have to start somewhere,” he said. “Agriculture has always been connected with politics. I encourage young people to…

Nat DiBuduo

Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming

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…over—rural and city schools—to see how plants are grown and how animals are raised.” He encouraged parents and teachers to get students involved. “Next year, if you’ve got school-age kids,…