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By Elizabeth Vaughn, Copy Editor, Valley Ag Voice
There are certain moments in life where one decision will pave the way for success, not just for ourselves but for those after us. Choosing to become a farmer
is a decision filled with uncertainty, hard work, and times of disappointment. For Lucas Espericueta, his passion for farming came from his father, a...
Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Rich Colwell isn’t dreaming of an orange Christmas. He’s having one right now.
Colwell, who grows, packs and ships mandarins in Penryn, says his crop has been “very heavy and robust.”
“We’ve been blessed with excellent weather for harvesting,” he said, with only one day of rain before this past weekend, and because...
By Audrey Hill, Feature Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
As more and more farmers and farm managers head into retirement, there is an increased need for young people to step in and fill their shoes. To sustain not only this way of life, but our crops and our society too, we must also work to sustain our laborers. Luckily, organizations like...
By John Moore, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
Happy New Year! It’s 2021 and there is no doubt by this time all of the woes brought with 2020 are in the rear-view mirror (fingers, arms, and legs crossed). In the event 2020’s woes are not, in fact, in the rear-view mirror the nation is likely callused enough to handle a...
By Colleen Taber, Administrator, Kern County Farm Bureau
While restrictions continue on gatherings and large educational meetings, Spray Safe and the message of annual preparation for the season remains – Collaborate, Connect and Commit. Local farmers, workers, pest control advisors, and pesticide applicators continue to work together to encourage safe working environments through our annual Spray Safe event. This year’s...
By Allie Cushnyr, Chair, Kern County Young Farmers & Ranchers
A new year, a new officer team, and we are looking forward to starting off 2021 strong. I am now in the chair position after having been involved with Kern County Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) since summer of 2015, after graduating from Cal Poly SLO. Currently, I work for...
By Mike McCoy, Executive Director, Kern County Museum
Mike McCoy
Executive Director, Kern County Museum
The southern San Joaquin Valley first came into European and American awareness as a grazing spot for cattle in the early 19th century. The development of Fort Tejon and Tejon Ranch in 1853 prompted interest in raising stock for the Sierra mining boom. These Mexican longhorns were...
Press Release Provided by California Walnuts
Through strategically diversifying into sectors like retail, food manufacturing/industrial and foodservice, our export and domestic marketing activities are designed to expand California walnuts usage and consumption in existing markets and identify markets for future development. These programs, through brand partnerships and in-store activations, also help raise awareness for California walnuts to all audiences.
During the...
By Christine Souza, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with Permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
Christine Souza
Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Amid long-term forecasts indicating California could be headed into another dry winter, discussions at the California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting focused on current and future water policy and the challenges facing short- and long-term supplies.
During a breakout session as part of...
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Water Resources
With California off to a dry start for the water year, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced an initial State Water Project (SWP) allocation of 10 percent of requested supplies for the 2021 water year.
Initial allocations are based on conservative assumptions regarding hydrology and factors such as...
