Friday, December 6, 2024

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Agricultural Leader Bill Tracy

By Valley Ag Voice Staff In Kern County, where agriculture is not just an industry but a way of life, few names...

Kern County Seeks Proposals for Historic Shafter Cotton Research Station 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice   Kern County is requesting letters of interest for proposed projects or activities at the Shafter...

Bakersfield College Celebrates Kern County’s Key Industries at Energy & Ag Night 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Bakersfield College Athletics will celebrate Kern County’s vital industries at Energy & Ag Night on...

Why Do Protestants Disagree? 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Do Protestants have an infallible list of doctrines that one must agree on to...
potato field being irrigated

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, staying informed and proactive is essential for success. This November,...

Rooster’s Honky Tonk Celebrates First Anniversary with a Downtown Block Party 

By Ashlie Whitaker, Guest Contributor, Valley Ag Voice   As the crisp air of fall settles in, Rooster’s Honky Tonk invites the Bakersfield...

Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides, and More Await in the Central Valley 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  As Halloween approaches, it's time to start planning for haunted hayrides, pumpkin carving, and other festive celebrations....

The Needed Reformation 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in...
bounty of fruit and vegetables on table

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Now that fall is finally here, the real fun can begin! Whether you’re interested in supporting Kern...

Sun World Expands Table Grape Portfolio with Epic Crisp and Applause 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Sun World International’s research and breeding facility in Wasco announced two new table grape brands...

Common Sense Still Missing in Delta Water Management 

By Scott Hamilton, President, Hamilton Resource Economics  Water management in California is often perplexing. Earlier this year, state and federal pumps were...

Garces Memorial FFA Kicks Off School Year with SAE Projects, Prepares for Kern County...

By Sienna Surgener, Garces Memorial FFA Reporter  As the new school year begins, the Garces Memorial High School FFA chapter is wasting...
calf

OPINION: It Can Do Everything… But Nothing Well 

By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice   I don’t think they still have the magazines in the seat backs of airplanes,...

Tehachapi High School Revives FFA Program Amid Growing Student Interest 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  Tehachapi High School reinstated its Future Farmers of America program this semester after years of...

Mark Your Calendars: Kern County Fair Brings Sea Lions, Culinary Contest, and Top Music...

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  The Kern County Fair is setting up camp from September 18-29 and gearing up for another quintessential...
fairgoers on a carousel

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Don't miss these essential agricultural events this month! From educational webinars to community celebrations, these gatherings offer...

Defense Part One:  Identity 

Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  This will be the first of several articles dedicated to providing a reasonable defense for...

Bakersfield Hosts State Water Board on Kern Groundwater Issues 

By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice  This week, Bakersfield will host the State Water Resources Control Board in two separate events...
FARM HELP NEEDED and pomegranate

FARM HELP NEEDED IN TAFT

Are you skilled in operating tractors of various sizes? Can you repair drip lines and help keep our pomegranate trees and...

KCFB: President’s Message 

By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau  What is the cost of advocacy? How much are you willing to pay to...

KCFB: Executive Director’s Report  

By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau  As the summer heat intensifies, what better way to cool off and engage...

KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers 

By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers  Have you heard the statement that “farmers are the original environmentalists”? Sounds like a...
organic produce summit

Cal-Organic Farms Attends Organic Produce Summit 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Cal-Organic Farms, a prominent organic producer of fresh vegetables, participated in the Organic Produce Summit on July...
almonds

No Ifs, Ands, or Nuts: Almond Market Shows Strong Demand 

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Record-breaking almond shipments over 10 consecutive months have led to a dramatic reduction in carryout, signaling robust...

The Protestant Problem 

By Joshua Stevens, Faith Contributor, Valley Ag Voice  Over several years, Trent Horn and others have listed several problems they believe should...
Beer bottles

Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events  

By Valley Ag Voice Staff  Mark your calendars for a few fun summer events this month that you won't want to miss!...