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The Roots of Rural Education One-room schoolhouses hold a unique and enduring place in American agricultural history. As highlighted by agricultural historian Mark Oppold, these modest structures were more than ...

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California Assemblyman David Tangipa believes the Golden State is approaching a defining moment — one that could determine the future of farming, water, taxes, and economic survival for generations to ...

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A Constant in Agricultural History Farmland values have always played a central role in the story of American agriculture. From the earliest days of settlement to today’s highly productive farming ...

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In the heart of Madera County, California, “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni recently sat down with fourth-generation farmer and entrepreneur Darren Schmall at the popular ApCal Rock and Ranch. What ...

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A Foundation Built by Farmers In the earliest days of American settlement, education was not seen as a luxury—it was a necessity. As communities spread across vast rural landscapes, access ...

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California’s rural communities are once again at the center of a high-stakes water battle—and this time, the spotlight is on Potter Valley. In a powerful interview with “The Ag Meter” ...

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A President Rooted in Agriculture Thomas Jefferson firmly believed that agriculture would shape the future of the young United States. For Jefferson, farming was more than an economic activity—it was ...

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California’s insurance system is at a breaking point—and few conversations capture the urgency better than the recent interview between “The Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni and Insurance Commissioner candidate Stacy ...

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A Historic Mission Beyond Exploration In this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold revisits the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark—a mission that extended far beyond simple ...

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In a compelling interview with “the Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, sits down with Norm Groot of the Monterey County Farm Bureau to unpack the realities facing one of the ...

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