…three steps ahead to stay functional and viable,” Bryan noted. Regulations: Burden and Benefit California farmers operate under some of the strictest agricultural regulations in the world. Bryan sees both…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…recessions, and regulations,” he said. “Farmers are problem-solvers — we’ll find a way forward, but we need leaders who understand agriculture, not just politics.” The interview closed with Snider’s call…
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…he said. “Our regulations are tough, but they guarantee safe, traceable, premium produce.” He also praised his region’s strong irrigation districts but warned about water politics threatening farmers elsewhere. “We’ve…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…regulations, which cost money, and with the cost of labor in California, which affects your bottom line,” he said. “It’s almost cost-prohibitive to farm without having higher production,” he added….
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…change he sees as both inevitable and troubling. “Farmers can’t compete with developers when it’s this hard to farm in California,” he said. “Regulations, labor, and water costs keep rising…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…can implement from Sacramento,” Duarte said. “You look after the forests, you look after the water, safety, and cut regulations. Those are bipartisan issues that will help out the district.”…
Alexandra Duarte Pledges to Fight for California Farmers in State Senate Run
…gap in Sacramento, a voice of common sense,” Duarte told listeners. At the heart of her campaign are water, regulations, and rural representation. Duarte insisted California does not have a…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…A Different Playing Field While California growers face strict labor, environmental, and food safety regulations, conditions in Turkey are very different. Cardoza described a system where most of Turkey’s 46,000…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…grocery chains. He described the challenge of competing with subsidized Turkish raisins, produced under much lower safety and labor standards, while California growers face some of the strictest regulations in…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…event was particularly meaningful. He praised the administration’s agricultural policies, noting that federal support often helped mitigate the challenges of California’s stricter state regulations. The Role of Federal Leadership in…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…an impactful crop for the world.” Regulatory and Energy Concerns While farming outside California comes with fewer regulations, water scarcity remains a universal challenge. Kreps also pointed to inconsistencies in…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…an Uneven Playing Field American farmers face strict environmental and labor standards. While these rules reflect important values, they also raise production costs. When foreign competitors operate under looser regulations,…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
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Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…farming life. But despite generations of farming, the Harvey family eventually made the difficult decision to sell their land. The challenges of regulations, water restrictions, labor costs, and mounting expenses…