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

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Here’s what farmers need to know before November’s vote. A New Battle Over Representation in Rural California California voters will soon decide the fate of Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that could reshape how the state’s congressional maps are drawn — and who gets a real voice in Washington. If passed, Prop 50 would temporarily hand redistricting power back to state lawmakers, reversing years of independent, nonpartisan map drawing by the Citizens Redistrict

Central Irrigation is looking to hire a Head or Engineering in Merced, CA! Send resumes to grant@centralirrigation.com to apply!

A New Era of Oversight in Agriculture On September 26, 2025, the   U.S. Department of Justice  (DOJ) and the  U.S. Department of...

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