…may not pursue agricultural careers. The Young Farmers and Ranchers (YFNR) program, targeting ages 18–35, offers contests, conferences, and networking opportunities, cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders. Preparing Future…
AgNet News Hour: California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on Policy, People, and the Future of Agriculture
…noting growing bipartisan frustration and momentum for change. The discussion also underscores the importance of FFA, Young Farmers & Ranchers programs, and leadership development. Douglass encourages farmers and agriculture-minded individuals…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…has had few wolf sightings, many local ranchers run cattle in the Plumas-Sierra region, where wolves have devastated herds. Colleen described a collaborative effort now underway involving ranchers, state wildlife…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…food production. With Stanislaus County currently the largest Farm Bureau by membership, Anna and her team ensure members see value in their participation while advocating for farmers and ranchers locally…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…ranchers quickly learned a fundamental economic principle: the law of supply and demand. These producers discovered that market forces could just as easily boost their prosperity as threaten it, depending…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
Photo by Matthew Lancaster on Unsplash A Myth of Responsible Farming Many Americans like to believe that early farmers and ranchers were responsible caretakers of the soil—working the land with…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…represent some of the best and most innovative farmers or ranchers in the world.” California farmers have long produced more food with fewer resources—less land, less water, fewer inputs—than ever…
Westward Expansion: The Harsh Beginnings of America’s Frontier Farmers
…to forge new lives in the western frontier. Pioneers Blaze the Trail Beyond the Appalachians The first significant wave of migration beyond the Appalachians came from farmers and ranchers in…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…audience—many of whom represent the farmers, ranchers, and business owners at the heart of the state’s economy. “I know Secretary of State isn’t always top of mind for the ag…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…industry. Kester begins by emphasizing strong support for Trump’s overall track record on agriculture. “He’s accomplished many great things for ranchers across the country,” he says, pointing to trade accomplishments…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…is crucial. “We can’t afford to flood the market with foreign beef while our ranchers are still healing,” he said. Later in the show, Papagni caught up with Issa Kanda…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…California ranchers are also facing growing threats from wildlife, including wolves and mountain lions. Duarte explained that current state policies make it nearly impossible for farmers and ranchers to protect…