Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

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The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti…

Dignity Act

Immigration Reform and Ag Labor: Manuel Cunha on the Dignity Act

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…background checks and contribute to agriculture, healthcare, and other sectors. “This legislation recognizes workers who pay taxes, raise families, and strengthen communities,” Cunha says. It also addresses Social Security benefits…

Joe Del Bosque

Joe Del Bosque: Water, Labor, and the Fight for California Farming

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…the fruits, vegetables, and nuts that fuel healthier diets across America. As he puts it: “What California produces is what the country wants and needs to be healthier.” Conclusion From…

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The Roots of U.S. Forest Management

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Photo by Roman Biernacki/Pexels image Early Recognition of Forest Stewardship Even as America’s early settlers were clearing land to establish homesteads and plant crops, the government recognized the importance of…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads

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…soil, water, and livestock. Meanwhile, urban development in the Central Valley continues to devour farmland, adding pressure on limited water resources. Reisinger warned that the U.S. has already lost over…

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Organics Innovation and Prop 50

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…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…

Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers

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Battling Against the Status Quo Assemblyman David Tangipa, representing California’s Central Valley, is no stranger to confrontation. In a recent conversation with AgNet West, Tangipa reflected on the challenges of…

Ziveli Winery: A Croatian Legacy Thrives in the Heart of California

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…bottles we have because that is what they want. We also offer wine slushies, which are very popular in the summer.” Caleb added that social trends, including health consciousness and…

California Farmers Struggle with Water, Labor, and Regulations

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California agriculture faces mounting challenges, from water shortages to labor and regulatory pressures. Andrew Genasci, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Farm Bureau, shares firsthand insights on what farmers are…