Tag Archives: Farming

The unseasonably warm and dry fall we are experiencing in the San Joaquin Valley is a reminder of the changing climate, here and around the world. In the studio, moderator Kathleen Schock explores how climate change is affecting the region’s top industry: agriculture. Her guests are Renata Brillinger who is …

We’ve brought you stories about undocumented immigrants in the San Joaquin Valley before, and many of them are struggling with changing policies under the Trump administration. Now, we speak to a journalist whose latest project covers immigration — through photography. Matt Black is a photojournalist based in Exeter, and his …

California has banned farmers from using certain pesticides near schools and day care centers under a new rule announced Tuesday that regulators said is among the toughest in the U.S. … Click to Continue »

Students learn range of topics from chocolate milk to parts of cow Local FFA and 4-H Club students co-hosted with businesses … Click to Continue »

California’s drought has some winemakers resorting to an old farming technique. Dry farming allows grapes to grow, without water and with new flavor. These grape vines are thriving in the hot California sun, without getting water. "I mean, these are big substantial trunks at this point!" Jason Haas said.   At Tablas Creek …

Mobilizing military veterans to help feed America. In recent years thousands of veterans are answering that call. Many of them say farming is helping them find peace and a purpose back home. The government, nonprofit groups and even universities are helping military veterans find careers in agriculture. When service men …