FRESNO, Calif. (October 27, 2025)  — The Ag Center will be hosting an exclusive Estate Planning & Business Transition Roundtable on Thursday, November 7, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Pardini’s in Fresno, bringing together leading professionals in law, finance, and land management to discuss strategies for protecting family businesses, preserving agricultural land, and planning for generational transitions. The panel of experts includes: Michael Cohen , Agribusiness Succession

Last week, energy and ambition filled the room at Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology as students gathered for an Ag Student Workshop hosted by The Ag Center in partnership with the Ag One Foundation. The event brought together a dynamic lineup of agricultural professionals, entrepreneurs, and marketers to share what it really takes to build a thriving career in the ag industry today. From creative marketing strategies to business growth and

A Silent Crisis for Agriculture When the federal government fails to pass appropriations, many USDA grant and assistance programs simply grind to a halt. That pause is not abstract—it interrupts funding that supports research, rural development, disaster relief, and technical assistance. At a time when farmers and rural communities face mounting challenges, the suspension of USDA grants during the shutdown becomes a hidden but painful disruption. The USDA’s Contingency Bluepr

Growing up in Madera on my family’s almond ranch, agriculture has been more than just a part of life—it’s been the foundation of who I am. My name is Wade Stretch, and I’m currently a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in Agricultural Systems Management. After graduating top ten from Chowchilla Union High School, where I played football, baseball, and track, I realized that my future in agriculture could go beyond working on the farm. Four years from now, I plan t

On September 7, the 48th Annual Ag Boosters Barbecue took place at George’s River Ranch, bringing together community members, growers,...

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Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, Hall of Fame athlete and college football coach, has partnered with the Almond Board of California once...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, expanding...

Rooted in Farming from the Start Hey! My name is Daren Deftereos and this year I am serving as the 2025-2026 California FFA State...

From Riverside Sheriff to Statewide Candidate In a recent episode of The Toast Podcast, Riverside County Sheriff and 2026 California...

As California’s agricultural sector looks toward the future, significant federal funding opportunities and upcoming state proposals...

Time is running out for growers across the San Joaquin Valley who are considering applying for funding to replace old agricultural...

Buffalo Bills quarterback and Central Valley native returns to his ag roots in a national campaign blending NFL star power with...

As the USDA shifts its tone on migrant labor, growers across the country face mounting uncertainty—and shrinking workforces. The New...

Immigrant Labor: California’s Field Foundation California farms employ over 800,000 hired workers—a third of all U.S. farm labor—even...

In a bold move to strengthen the connection between industry and education, Ag One  officially launched its new Corporate Partnership...

A Day on the Green for a Life-Saving Cause On May 30, 2025, The Ag Center  proudly participated in Mercy Medical Center Merced...

A proposal gaining traction in California agriculture circles aims to undo what many now view as a costly miscalculation: a 2016 labor...

The Ag Center had the privilege of attending California FFA’s Seeds of Impact campaign dinner in Visalia—an event dedicated to honoring...