State regulator: ‘We should fight to keep our farms’
Lynda Hopkins sells organic produce grown at her family’s Foggy River Farm in Healdsburg. Hopkins is a Sonoma County supervisor and member of the California Air Resources Board. Photo/Courtesy of Linda Hopkins for Supervisor
On the Record: How farmers can help fight wildfires
Natalia Pinzón co-founded Farmer Campus, which offers education and tools for farmers and ranchers. Courtesy of Natalia Pinzón
Former dairy vet looks to improve welfare on farms
Two participants of Kinder Ground’s Hoof Care Academy practice their skills at a dairy in Escalon. Photo/Courtesy of Jen Walker
New CDFW director addresses priorities, predators
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Melissa Hurtado on ag overtime: ‘Everyone can win’
Hurtado pictured in 2024 in Sacramento. The San Joaquin Valley lawmaker coauthored Senate Bill 921, which would create a tax credit offsetting the cost to farmers of paying overtime premiums. Photo/Caleb Hampton
Pest control innovator shares take on biopesticides
Pam Marrone makes notes in a California vineyard. She is founder and former CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations, now called ProFarm Group, which specializes in the development of bio-based pesticides. Photo/Courtesy of Pam Marrone
On the Record: Rhodesia Ransom talks serving the Central Valley
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, represents District 13 in the California Assembly. The district encompasses much of San Joaquin County and part of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Ransom spoke with Ag Ale rt ® about representing Central Valley constituents in Sacramento and her observations following her first year in the Assembly. The below conversation was edited for length and clarity.
On the Record: Jeff Gonzalez shares insights on state policymaking
Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, R-Indio, represents District 36 in the California State Assembly. The district encompasses Imperial County and parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Gonzalez spoke with Ag Alert® about his approach to policymaking and his observations following his first year in the Assembly. The below conversation was edited for length and clarity. Can […]
On the Record: AgTEC program equips farmworkers for the future
Cody Jacobsen of Merced College, from left, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, Jill Cunningham and Bryan Tassey, both of Merced College, pose at the college’s AgTechX Summit in 2024. Photo/Merced College
On the Record: PG&E executive talks energy challenges and solutions
Dave Canny, vice president of the North Coast region at Pacific Gas and Electric Co., highlighted the energy provider’s efforts to mitigate wildfire risks and improve electric reliability for customers. Photo/Courtesy of Dave Canny