Agricultural Education Evolves to Meet Industry Demands
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As California's farming population ages — with the average farmer nearing 60-years-old, according to the 2022 Census of...
Shafter Depot Museum Keeps Kern County Farming History Alive
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A little-known piece of California agriculture history is positioned off Central Valley Highway in Shafter, California. The Shafter...
AgTech Investments Regain Momentum with Rising Deal Values
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
AgTech investment appears to be regaining momentum, with deal values increasing for two consecutive quarters, according to Pitchbook’s...
Save-the-Date for these Agricultural Events
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
In between holiday festivities, ring in the new year with these fun and educational ag events!
ORGANIC GROWER SUMMIT
The Organic Grower...
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 carried as much...
KCFB: President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
By the time you are reading this, I hope you have all heard the good news. Kern...
Getting Back to the Basics: The Importance of Soil Health Post-Harvest
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
Harvest season is coming to a close for many California farming operations,...
Commentary: Two Farm Labor Bills Should Worry Farm Employers
By Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy, California Farm Bureau
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federated
The California Legislature’s 2024 session yielded a...
Kern County Reclaims Agricultural Crown with $8.6 Billion Crop Value
2023 Kern County crop report reveals 12% increase over prior crop year.
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
In a significant rebound from the 2022...
California Ag Leaders Convene to Address the State of the Industry
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The state of the agriculture industry in California was discussed at length at the California State Board of...
KCFB: Executive Director’s Report
By Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director, Kern County Farm Bureau
Kern County has long been recognized as a cornerstone of American agriculture, consistently ranking among the...
KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers
By Christine Johnson, Chair, Young Farmers and Ranchers
Thank you to everyone who supported our 9th Annual Charity Farmers Market! This wonderful event is only...
Holloway Reminds Drivers to Brake for Harvest
By Brian Milne, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Communications, The Holloway Group
Holloway Agriculture is promoting the #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement campaign this August...
Fresno County Ag Production Reached $8.59 Billion in 2023
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Fresno County's 2023 agricultural production value rose by 6.1% compared to its 2022 crop report. Melissa Cregan, Fresno...
California Legislators Spin Words to Drive Ag Policy
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
California’s agriculture industry is no stranger to regulatory challenges, with the latest wave of proposed mandates set to...
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 protect your farm?...
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 stretch. What may...
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 10-11. In a...
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 demand and market...
Agricultural Leaders Defend Pesticide Practices Amid Calls for Exact Location Notifications
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Several farmworkers and environmental activists gathered at the Shafter Youth Center on Tuesday to demand the exact location...
President’s Message
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm Bureau
Summertime is a busy time in agriculture. As a farm mom, there is always an extra layer...
OPINION: Battling the Elements
By Austin Snedden, Ranching Contributor, Valley Ag Voice
When it comes to raising livestock in the United States, almost every region has its environmental challenges,...
Central Valley’s Agribusiness Sector Sees Dynamic Changes
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The agriculture industry in the Central Valley has seen tremendous movement in acquisitions and expansions of existing companies in recent...
Record Heat Tests Worker Safety Measures
By Caleb Hampton, Assistant Editor, Ag Alert
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
A sprawling heat dome put more than 30 million...
CARB Approves $27 Billion Regulation to Phase Out Gas Forklifts by 2043
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
On June 27, the California Air Resources Board adopted the proposed regulation on zero-emission forklifts, mandating a phase-out...
Central Valley Farmers Withstand Legislation, Litigation, and Regulatory Pressure
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Two L-words are getting Central Valley agriculture in the weeds — legislation and litigation. Alongside water regulations, pesticide...