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Growing California video series – “Third Generation Farmer”
The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Third Generation Farmer,” a story about a Pajaro Valley berry grower.
Antelope Valley Fair leads the way with commitment to help develop future farmers and ranchers
One of the most serious challenges facing farming is a world food demand that is expected to double by 2050. And while it’s true that there are opportunities within any challenge, this particular one is made more complex by the … Continue reading
For those thinking about farming – a new website helps the dream become a reality (start2farm.gov)
When I first began farming, the best advice I received came from my neighbors and the local University Ag Extension Office. The time honored tradition of trial and error was really my business partner in the field. I learned that … Continue reading
Secretary Ross Opinion Piece Praises Work of Food and Ag Board President Craig McNamara to Train New Farmers – McNamara Receives Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Craig McNamara has been named as a recipient of the 2012 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. More information about the award program may be found at http://irvine.org/leadership To recognize McNamara’s leadership in … Continue reading
Veterans Wanted Down on the Farm
Tom Vilsack, the U.S. secretary of agriculture, said recently our country will need 100,000 new farmers over the next several years to maintain agriculture at its current level. Factor in the average age of existing farmers–they’re pushing 60–and a rapidly growing world population that must … Continue reading
