…becoming a bigger part of agriculture’s future. From automation to artificial intelligence, the next generation of farmers—including Haley and Wiley Wolf—is exploring how data and innovation can improve efficiency, sustainability,…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…Wiley Wolf focuses on sustainability projects across the operation, including water management, soil health, solar development, and pollinator habitats. The next generation of the family says modern farming requires constant…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…with natural recharge, forcing local agencies to develop groundwater sustainability plans. For decades, farmers relied on groundwater during dry periods when surface water supplies were limited. But as restrictions increased…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…moving forward. The interview, part two of a continuing water series, explored the growing concerns among farmers about water allocations, environmental regulations, and the long-term sustainability of agriculture in the…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…younger consumers and families. The conversation also touched on sustainability. Medeiros pointed out that over the past 50 years, the California dairy industry has dramatically improved efficiency—reducing emissions, water use,…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…techniques were refined for efficiency, soil stewardship, and long-term sustainability — values shaped by generations of farming under tighter land constraints. Preference for Oxen Over Horses One clear example of…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…believes the industry must focus on stronger advocacy, better marketing, and improved policy representation to ensure long-term sustainability. Nash also emphasized the need for more farmers involved in policy-making. Too…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…of sustainability is making a profit,” Roberts emphasized. Without profitability, there is no next generation. Water policy also dominated the discussion. Roberts voiced strong concerns about SGMA and the potential…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…improve efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. For growers and agribusinesses alike, it’s an efficient way to evaluate new products, talk directly with suppliers, and make connections that extend beyond the event…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…and solar projects. By focusing on integrated solutions that include water, forests, energy, and local resource production, California can achieve both environmental sustainability and economic growth. Politics, Policy, and the…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…and McGill underscored the broader takeaway: California cannot claim to value sustainability while dismantling the very farms that produce local, organic food. As Moreda-Arend put it, protecting small family dairies…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…California agriculture operates in one of the most complex regulatory environments in the world. Growers must balance sustainability, compliance, workforce stability, and profitability — all while competing in global markets….
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…where consumers are responding not only to pistachios’ nutritional value but also to California’s sustainability story. According to Kreps, pistachio growers are excelling at regenerative practices, soil health, and reduced…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…as innovation increasingly guided farm decisions and long-term sustainability became a growing concern. George Washington Carver and Agricultural Innovation During the first decade of the 20th century, George Washington Carver,…