Mike Johanns

Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future

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…generation on the farm, the answer was simple: profitability. That message drives much of Johanns’ work today. Farmers don’t lack passion—they need sustainable margins to continue. Without profitability, even the…

early American

Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…way. Many early settlers had limited knowledge about long-term soil management or sustainable cultivation practices. Because the land they encountered was “virgin soil,” it was initially extremely fertile and produced…

Woolf Farming

From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story

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…strong and sustainable market for it. Potential uses extend beyond spirits to include sweeteners and even biofuels. Family, Community, and the Future of Farming What truly sets Woolf Farming apart…

California water

California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming

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…of SGMA Another major shift came in 2014 when California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The law requires regions across the state to bring groundwater pumping into balance…

California water policy

California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?

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…on water supply issues and the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). During the interview, Vanden Heuvel explained how SGMA and groundwater sustainability plans are reshaping agriculture across…

California water

California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down

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…1970s and increased reliance on groundwater have significantly reshaped the state’s water system. Vanden Heuvel also discussed the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and how groundwater regulation…

Cannon Michael

Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…team at Bowles Farming Company are preparing for another growing season—hoping for better water allocations, stable markets, and continued progress toward a sustainable future for California farming. Six Generations of…

Dave Roberts

R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future

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…remains one of Roberts’ biggest concerns. While recent wet winters helped replenish supplies, the implementation of SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) could permanently reshape farming in the Central Valley. Roberts…

Kern Oil

Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost

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…regulations, and accountability can revive California’s communities,” he says. “Cheaper gas, sustainable jobs, and thriving towns start here, at home.” For those who cannot attend the premiere, additional screenings are…

Carbon Robotics

From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution

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…regulations and empower growers to adopt advanced tools safely and efficiently, ensuring California agriculture remains competitive and sustainable. See It in Action Carbon Robotics showcases the LaserWeeder on social media,…

family farms

Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future

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…family farming in California. With decades of history on the land, she shares the challenges her community faces from powerful nonprofits, legal pressures, and political shifts—and why small, sustainable farms…

wolves

Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture

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…at once. “This isn’t sustainable,” Aiello said on camera during filming. Wolves, reintroduced as a fully protected species, are now operating with little deterrence. Ranchers cannot legally remove problem animals,…

Sonoma County

Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement

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…for long-term solutions that balance the needs of farmers, communities, and ecosystems, ensuring sustainable coexistence. Nutrition, Policy, and Common Sense Ghirardelli celebrated the return of milk in schools under the…