…to the growers she represents. Agriculture in Butte County: Crops and Key Industries Colleen highlighted several of the region’s major commodities: Walnuts Almonds Rice Olives for olive oil Citrus and…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…licensing and registration requirements with the Department of Industrial Relations. Little warns that these overlapping rules increase operational costs, which either reduce growers’ and contractors’ profits or are passed on…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…Growers, Woolf notes that some farmers are relocating to other states or countries due to high costs and regulatory challenges, putting multi-generational family farms at risk. Labor restrictions, trucking regulations,…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…of future growers. One example: Duarte’s ambition to bring avocado production to California’s Central Valley—a bold move that could extend the state’s avocado season and reshape a key market dominated…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…of crops across multiple climates. In Baja, they focus on warm-season off-season farming with small-scale community growers. In California, they specialize in: Fresh culinary herbs Tomatoes Specialty peppers Pumpkins Winter…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…California’s quick-changing weather patterns. Nick offers a detailed look at the pistachio sector, noting the industry’s record-breaking 2025 harvest. He explains how growers are paid and how storage cycles work…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations A Deep Dive Into the Organic Growers Summit The Organic Growers Summit, taking place December 3rd and 4th at the Hyatt in Monterey, California, promises…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…Events for the Organic Grower Summit (OGS), scheduled for December 3–4 in Monterey, California. Jungmann outlines the mission and growth of the summit, which brings together growers, researchers, suppliers, and…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…pattern. As for how growers plan production, Hill said turkey processors ramp up months in advance. Orders from major retailers are often placed in July or August so that birds…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Prices and Dairy Management Despite technological advances, farming remains subject to market realities. Giannelli points out that growers are price takers, meaning they have little control over commodity prices. “All…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…their allocation but rarely receive it. Even strong districts aren’t getting full deliveries, and SGMA-driven pumping limits are forcing growers to rethink cropping patterns. “You can’t conserve your way out…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…channels efforts specifically into educational programs for youth, growers, farm workers, and consumers. The foundation’s mission is to connect Californians to agriculture, fostering awareness and pride in the state’s diverse…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…by just nine members. Genasci praised her team, especially Membership Coordinator Abby, for helping families, growers, and ag-adjacent businesses understand the value of joining. “Every member matters,” she said. “All…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…Growers’ Needs Semios Group’s strength is rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges growers face today. Pistoresi emphasizes that effective tools must be grounded in real-world farming experience. His…