Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

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…and Elaine Culotti dives even deeper into California’s biggest challenges—from agriculture and infrastructure to political reform and accountability. 👉 Don’t miss the full interview to hear her unfiltered vision for…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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The AgNet News Hour featured a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with independent gubernatorial candidate Elaine Culotti, who is pushing for major reforms in California while emphasizing stronger support for farmers,…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…regulatory burden. Ross acknowledged that overlapping rules across agencies often require duplicate reporting, increasing costs and inefficiencies. To address this, California has launched pilot programs to align regulations—particularly around water…

California Ag Secretary

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges

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Ross emphasized that agriculture in California is at a critical moment, balancing economic pressures, regulatory demands, and long-term sustainability goals. She noted that farming today requires navigating a complex landscape…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…key concerns: Regulations often begin with good intentions but become overly complex Multiple agencies can create overlapping and conflicting rules Unelected regulatory bodies have gained significant power over time Jacobsen…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…agricultural sector has been “starved of water,” burdened with high energy costs, and constrained by excessive labor and regulatory pressures. These challenges, he said, have made it increasingly difficult for…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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…empower rather than hinder those efforts. The Regulation Debate: Too Much of the Wrong Thing A central theme of the discussion was California’s regulatory environment. Bianco criticized current leadership for…