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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross recently visited Reedley College<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
A Visit to Reedley: California\u2019s Ag Secretary Engages with the Valley<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross<\/strong> joined The Ag Meter<\/em> host Nick Papagni<\/strong> at Reedley College to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping California agriculture. The conversation, held on the east side of the San Joaquin Valley, covered everything from workforce development and ag tech innovation to water storage and the future of food production in the Golden State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is a beautiful day at a beautiful campus,\u201d Ross said, praising Reedley College for its leadership in agricultural education and workforce advancement. She highlighted how important it is for her to travel across the state to hear directly from regional leaders and farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor all the sameness in farming, if you\u2019ve seen one farm, you\u2019ve seen one farm,\u201d Ross noted. \u201cUnderstanding regional specifics helps us see where people are working together to really lean into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing Farmworkers for the Future of Ag Tech<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Ross praised Reedley College\u2019s competency-based certificate programs<\/strong> that help incumbent farmworkers gain new skills for the evolving agricultural workforce. With the rise of automation and precision technology<\/strong>, Ross emphasized the importance of ensuring that \u201cno one is left behind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the science and technology that will attract young people to see that agriculture isn\u2019t what they thought it was,\u201d she said. \u201cThese are really awesome opportunities for young people who love their rural communities and want great jobs for their families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing 2026: Headwinds and Hope in California Farming<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

When asked about her biggest concerns heading into 2026, Ross reflected on the many pressures facing agriculture today \u2014 from market volatility<\/strong> and labor challenges<\/strong> to climate change<\/strong> and regulatory burdens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are so many pressures on margins,\u201d she said. \u201cThen you compound that with changing weather patterns, the implementation of SGMA, and ongoing immigration and labor issues. These are all piling up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the headwinds, Ross emphasized collaboration, education, and technology<\/strong> as key solutions. She discussed how the state is encouraging circular economy innovations<\/strong>, such as turning farm waste into renewable energy and compost alternatives to synthetic fertilizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are opportunities in conversion technologies,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re talking about taking waste that costs money to remove from the farm and turning it into value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross also sees opportunity in a growing national dialogue around nutrition<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019ve never seen this much focus on diet and health as a way to prevent chronic disease,\u201d she said. \u201cIf we help people eat better, we improve outcomes \u2014 and what a great time to be growing the fabulous food that we do here in California.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Water Challenge: Droughts, Floods, and Future Storage<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

No discussion about California agriculture is complete without talking about water<\/strong>. Papagni pressed Ross on whether the Central Valley would ever find lasting solutions for water storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross described the state\u2019s complex efforts to adapt to changing precipitation patterns<\/strong> and warmer winters<\/strong> that alter snowmelt and flood timing. She pointed to seven major water storage projects<\/strong> already approved under Proposition 1<\/strong>, including the long-anticipated Sites Reservoir<\/strong> project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019ll be the biggest new large-scale off-stream storage project,\u201d Ross said. \u201cUnderground storage also has huge capacity. If we can get that water underground during peak flows, it becomes our bank account for drought.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross emphasized that California\u2019s future depends on a diverse water strategy<\/strong> \u2014 a \u201cmenu\u201d that includes conservation, groundwater recharge, brackish water cleanup, and better management of local basins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no life without water,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd there\u2019s no agriculture without it. If we can figure out water solutions in California, that innovation itself could become an export.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting Sacramento to the Central Valley<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Papagni asked how Ross bridges the gap between farmers in the Central Valley and policymakers in Sacramento. Ross said that regional collaboration<\/strong> is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe state\u2019s first-ever economic development plan was built on 13 regions,\u201d she explained. \u201cWhat works in Long Beach, Reedley, and Humboldt are three very different things. But ag rose up as one of the anchors \u2014 we must strengthen it, not weaken it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She highlighted the rise of AgTech<\/strong> and life sciences<\/strong> as critical areas of growth, alongside initiatives like the BEAM Circular Economy<\/strong>, which helps farmers generate new revenue streams from sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI see the future of California in what\u2019s happening in the Central Valley,\u201d Ross said. \u201cF3 Innovate has really set the bar. These are exciting opportunities that build on our great academic institutions and the ingenuity of our farmers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Message to Californians<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As the interview wrapped up, Ross shared a personal message for all Californians:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want every person who has access to California-grown food to not only value its flavor, quality, safety, and health benefits \u2014 but to feel proud,\u201d she said. \u201cWhat California agriculture produces cannot be easily duplicated anywhere else. That\u2019s something every resident should take pride in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross\u2019s visit to Reedley College underscored a clear vision: investing in people, technology, and water management to sustain agriculture for generations to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her optimism for the future \u2014 grounded in education, innovation, and community \u2014 is a reminder that the heart of California agriculture still beats strongest in the Central Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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