…the challenges organic producers face, from high input costs to strict regulations. She stressed that success in organic farming requires a whole-systems approach—managing soil health, irrigation, habitat diversity, and biological…
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Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California
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California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations
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Angus Bulls Introduced to America
A Visionary in American Agriculture In 1873, George Grant brought four Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas. His goal was ambitious—introduce this new cattle breed to American cattlemen and…
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
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George Grant and the Introduction of Angus Cattle to America
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California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
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Founding Fathers, Farming, and the Rise of Agricultural Education
Leaders Who Were Farmers First In 1776, the successful leaders who helped shape the new nation were also among its most accomplished farmers. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson stand out…
Marlena Paolilli on Cry Baby Wine and the Future of California’s Wine Industry
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds: Advancing Lettuce and Melon Varieties in Salinas
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Ted Torosian Builds Custom Produce into Ag Success Story
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Rachel Nettleton Leads Kern County Farm Bureau
…often jokes that being from Bakersfield automatically makes her part of agriculture—after all, everyone eats food and wears clothes. Her professional background began in sports and health, where she worked…