…for his pioneering agricultural research and promotion of crop rotation. Thomas Jefferson, a visionary farmer and advocate for agricultural education. George Washington, who emphasized farming as the foundation of national…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…that everyone is focused on the same mission: translating university research and scientific breakthroughs into practical, real-world solutions that help farmers stay profitable and sustainable. UC ANR’s “boots-on-the-ground” structure means…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…CDFA, UC researchers, and industry groups will lead to solutions. The show also featured Dr. Lauren Fann, manager of Pest Research and Pollination Research at the Almond Board of California,…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…housed at Fresno State, provides advanced computing power to support research and innovation in the Central Valley. UC Merced contributes through research collaborations, student involvement, and technology commercialization efforts that…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…warning it would “destroy rural representation” by allowing redistricting power to shift to political insiders. “Voters need to do their research,” he said. “If this passes, rural California will lose…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…research, values that became central to Purina’s identity. Partnership with Webster Edgerly and the Birth of Ralston Purina Danforth’s innovation soon caught the attention of Webster Edgerly, the founder of…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…“You’ve got to have better production than we’ve had in the past. That means investing in technology and research to produce higher yields of quality grapes.” He echoed a sentiment…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…and innovation. The organization, funded through federal, state, and local partnerships, focuses on bridging the gap between research, education, and real-world farming applications. “We’re here to connect scientists, students, and…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…Cooperative Extension Service. This initiative connected land-grant universities with local communities, enabling farmers and youth to receive research-based agricultural education. With this legislation, 4-H gained national recognition as part of…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…livestock, and home economics. The law created a system that connected land-grant universities with communities across the nation, ensuring that agricultural innovation and scientific research reached producers and their families…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…here in Hughson,” John said. Additional ranches in Modesto support long-term trials and research plantings, but the headquarters remains the hub of innovation and grower outreach. Nick noted that some…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…increased grant support for farmers and rural entrepreneurs. These funds are available for feasibility studies, research, and the development of new ideas—opportunities that could transform farmers into innovators. Kerr encourages…
E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership
…agricultural research, education, and practical application. He served as a university administrator and later as an Agricultural Extension Administrator, building programs that helped farmers access critical resources and research-based solutions….
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture: America’s First Farm Organization
…still active. While its mission has evolved, its commitment to agricultural education, research, and leadership development remains strong. The Society continues to bring together leaders in farming, agribusiness, and academia…