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All “California” Posts

Perspective
Everyone Loves Regenerative Agriculture — But No One Agrees on What It Is
By Michelle Stearn
Legislation
California’s Most Urban County Lands a Farm Bureau
By Olivia Peluso
Sustainability
The California-to-Arkansas Farmer Pipeline
By Lela Nargi
Crops
The Seaweed Industry Is Booming. Why Is it so Hard to Start a Farm in California?
By Katie Watkins
Labor
Valley Fever Can Devastate Farmworkers and Their Families
By Lela Nargi
Environment
In Defense of Frost
By Lewis Kendall
Environment
Rising Waters, Sinking Prospects
By Lois Parshley
Legislation
Wells Are Running Dry in Rural Communities of Color. Is a Fix in Sight?
By Amber X. Chen
Livestock
California Is Spending Millions to Compensate Ranchers for Living Near Wolves
By Shea Swenson
Studies
Farmland flooding could help with both extreme weather and depleted aquifers. But will it contaminate drinking water?
By Caroline Tracey
Sustainability
After a crippling drought, California has enough water to grow rice this year. Its troubles aren’t over.
By Lela Nargi
Technology
Tech Companies Are Pushing Precision Agriculture Into American Vineyards
By Shelby Vittek
Sustainability
California Wants to Transition All Truck Fleets to Zero Emissions. Farmers Aren’t So Sure.
By Shea Swenson
Labor
A Safety Net for Farmworkers During Climate Disasters
By Jesse Hirsch
Livestock
Should California’s Animal Welfare Laws Affect National Pork Production? The Supreme Court Is About to Decide.
By Jesse Hirsch
Labor
West Coast Farm Owners Are Adapting to New Overtime Laws
By Michael Crowe