Farm Bureau Friday Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/farm-bureau-friday Farm Bureau Friday brings you conversations at the heart of agriculture. Each week, members of our team sit down with voices from across the California Farm Bureau community—leaders, advocates, educators and changemakers—to talk about the issues, innovations and stories shaping ag today and tomorrow. This is a collaborative podcast between MyAgLife and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. 2025 MyAgLife 9f164a13-ab68-5e94-b536-d57384c69367 yes en Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:12 -0700 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:01:21 -0700 https://myaglife.com/network/farm-bureau-friday/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/_LUTMAntRg-RNnHNoZa4Zx_OdPjn09Y5uy4jk9UPxhU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NTAz/MTJiNmI3YmVkM2Nl/Yzc0YzMxNjgyMTNh/OGFmNS5qcGc.jpg Farm Bureau Friday https://myaglife.com/network/farm-bureau-friday/ episodic MyAgLife Farm Bureau Friday brings you conversations at the heart of agriculture. Each week, members of our team sit down with voices from across the California Farm Bureau community—leaders, advocates, educators and changemakers—to talk about the issues, innovations and stories shaping ag today and tomorrow. This is a collaborative podcast between MyAgLife and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau Friday brings you conversations at the heart of agriculture. Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts MyAgLife No No 5/8/26 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 28: Title: Solar Over Canals: Inside TID’s Project Nexus with Bill Penney 28 28 5/8/26 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 28: Title: Solar Over Canals: Inside TID’s Project Nexus with Bill Penney full 33668799-a822-4c4f-9584-46135039b027 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd513052 In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Bill Penney of the Turlock Irrigation District breaks down Project Nexus, a first-of-its-kind effort to install solar panels over irrigation canals.

Developed with UC Merced and state partners, the project aims to conserve water while generating renewable energy without taking farmland out of production. Early results point to reduced evaporation, minimal operational impact and fewer issues with aquatic vegetation. 

The conversation also looks at what’s next and whether solar canals could scale across California.

]]> In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Bill Penney of the Turlock Irrigation District breaks down Project Nexus, a first-of-its-kind effort to install solar panels over irrigation canals.

Developed with UC Merced and state partners, the project aims to conserve water while generating renewable energy without taking farmland out of production. Early results point to reduced evaporation, minimal operational impact and fewer issues with aquatic vegetation. 

The conversation also looks at what’s next and whether solar canals could scale across California.

]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1249 In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Bill Penney of the Turlock Irrigation District breaks down Project Nexus, a first-of-its-kind effort to install solar panels over irrigation canals.

Developed with UC Merced and state partners, the project aims to conserve water while generating renewable energy without taking farmland out of production. Early results point to reduced evaporation, minimal operational impact and fewer issues with aquatic vegetation. 

The conversation also looks at what’s next and whether solar canals could scale across California.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 4/10/26 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 27: AI and Pollination: A Conversation with Omer Davidi, CEO and Co-Founder, BeeHero 27 27 4/10/26 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 27: AI and Pollination: A Conversation with Omer Davidi, CEO and Co-Founder, BeeHero full 00f01e34-8e2c-4fb9-9dfe-2dbf82376c0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf433017 Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero, joins Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci to discuss how AI and in-hive sensor technology are transforming pollination management. The conversation explores almond pollination trends, bee health, logistics challenges and how real-time data is helping growers and beekeepers improve decision-making and sustainability across agriculture.

]]> Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero, joins Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci to discuss how AI and in-hive sensor technology are transforming pollination management. The conversation explores almond pollination trends, bee health, logistics challenges and how real-time data is helping growers and beekeepers improve decision-making and sustainability across agriculture.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1739 Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero, joins Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci to discuss how AI and in-hive sensor technology are transforming pollination management. The conversation explores almond pollination trends, bee health, logistics challenges and how real-time data is helping growers and beekeepers improve decision-making and sustainability across agriculture.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 3/13/26 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 26: Interview With Renee Pinel on Sustainable Pest Management, PCA Myths and What’s Ahead for California Ag 26 26 3/13/26 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 26: Interview With Renee Pinel on Sustainable Pest Management, PCA Myths and What’s Ahead for California Ag full 75b482b4-7fe4-454d-99c1-653d9ad5c810 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f1f27e7 Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci talk with Renee Pinel, president and CEO of Western Plant Health Association, about Sustainable Pest Management (SPM), common misconceptions about pesticide recommendations and the importance of maintaining a full toolbox of crop protection tools. Pinnell also discusses how research is challenging assumptions about PCAs and what policy developments growers should watch in 2026.

]]> Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci talk with Renee Pinel, president and CEO of Western Plant Health Association, about Sustainable Pest Management (SPM), common misconceptions about pesticide recommendations and the importance of maintaining a full toolbox of crop protection tools. Pinnell also discusses how research is challenging assumptions about PCAs and what policy developments growers should watch in 2026.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:02:20 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1817 Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci talk with Renee Pinel, president and CEO of Western Plant Health Association, about Sustainable Pest Management (SPM), common misconceptions about pesticide recommendations and the importance of maintaining a full toolbox of crop protection tools. Pinnell also discusses how research is challenging assumptions about PCAs and what policy developments growers should watch in 2026.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No Farm Bureau Friday Episode 25: Interview with FELS’ Bryan Little on the 2026 Regulatory Outlook
 25 25 Farm Bureau Friday Episode 25: Interview with FELS’ Bryan Little on the 2026 Regulatory Outlook
 full fd1c3b8c-3cd3-4653-bce2-7f2b4cc70db1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dc77662 On this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci sit down with Bryan Little, Chief Operating Officer of Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS), to discuss the key regulatory issues ag employers should watch in 2026.nFrom H-2A changes and rising labor costs to ag overtime, indoor heat rules and autonomous equipment, Little outlines what’s ahead and how employers can prepare, while highlighting how FELS supports compliance and workforce management across California agriculture.

]]> On this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci sit down with Bryan Little, Chief Operating Officer of Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS), to discuss the key regulatory issues ag employers should watch in 2026.nFrom H-2A changes and rising labor costs to ag overtime, indoor heat rules and autonomous equipment, Little outlines what’s ahead and how employers can prepare, while highlighting how FELS supports compliance and workforce management across California agriculture.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1915 On this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci sit down with Bryan Little, Chief Operating Officer of Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS), to discuss the key regulatory issues ag employers should watch in 2026.nFrom H-2A changes and rising labor costs to ag overtime, indoor heat rules and autonomous equipment, Little outlines what’s ahead and how employers can prepare, while highlighting how FELS supports compliance and workforce management across California agriculture.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No Farm Bureau Friday Episode 24: Interview with Bayer’s Dr. Eliza Lockwood, on Pesticides, Public Health and the Future of Food Security 24 24 Farm Bureau Friday Episode 24: Interview with Bayer’s Dr. Eliza Lockwood, on Pesticides, Public Health and the Future of Food Security full 6962837b-8246-49ff-ae66-ef5425edec57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4373a25c In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci talk with Dr. Eliza Lockwood, Medical Affairs Lead at Bayer's Crop Science Division, about the role pesticides play in public health and modern food security. Lockwood shares how her path from emergency medicine to toxicology shaped her perspective and breaks down the scientific rigor behind today’s crop protection tools. The conversation explores misinformation, glyphosate safety, and why sound agricultural policy matters for both growers and consumers.

]]> In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci talk with Dr. Eliza Lockwood, Medical Affairs Lead at Bayer's Crop Science Division, about the role pesticides play in public health and modern food security. Lockwood shares how her path from emergency medicine to toxicology shaped her perspective and breaks down the scientific rigor behind today’s crop protection tools. The conversation explores misinformation, glyphosate safety, and why sound agricultural policy matters for both growers and consumers.

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 3476 In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Kristin Platts and Anna Genasci talk with Dr. Eliza Lockwood, Medical Affairs Lead at Bayer's Crop Science Division, about the role pesticides play in public health and modern food security. Lockwood shares how her path from emergency medicine to toxicology shaped her perspective and breaks down the scientific rigor behind today’s crop protection tools. The conversation explores misinformation, glyphosate safety, and why sound agricultural policy matters for both growers and consumers.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 12/5/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 23: Interview with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on 2025 Progress and Membership Outreach Priorities for 2026 23 23 12/5/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 23: Interview with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass on 2025 Progress and Membership Outreach Priorities for 2026 full 1208b3b9-6f3c-4fa0-be7d-885009710bf1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff0c49fa Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass to discuss the organization’s key challenges and achievements in 2025 and what they mean for California agriculture. Douglass highlights how Farm Bureau is addressing regulatory pressures, strengthening advocacy for growers and expanding its support for growers and ranchers statewide. 

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass to discuss the organization’s key challenges and achievements in 2025 and what they mean for California agriculture. Douglass highlights how Farm Bureau is addressing regulatory pressures, strengthening advocacy for growers and expanding its support for growers and ranchers statewide. 

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2217 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass to discuss the organization’s key challenges and achievements in 2025 and what they mean for California agriculture. Douglass highlights how Farm Bureau is addressing regulatory pressures, strengthening advocacy for growers and expanding its support for growers and ranchers statewide. 

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 11/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 22: Interview with Modesto Junior College's Troy Gravatt about Building a Pipeline of Skilled Students for California's Ag Workforce 22 22 11/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 22: Interview with Modesto Junior College's Troy Gravatt about Building a Pipeline of Skilled Students for California's Ag Workforce full 5b3ab8dd-b375-482a-b0f9-eb8c3344d462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4c2e8ec Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Troy Gravatt, dean of agriculture, environmental sciences and technical education at Modesto Junior College, to discuss how the college's agriculture program continues to build a strong pipeline of skilled, career-ready students entering California’s ag workforce. The conversation also looks ahead to future plans for the School of Agriculture and how the college is adapting to meet the industry’s evolving needs.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Troy Gravatt, dean of agriculture, environmental sciences and technical education at Modesto Junior College, to discuss how the college's agriculture program continues to build a strong pipeline of skilled, career-ready students entering California’s ag workforce. The conversation also looks ahead to future plans for the School of Agriculture and how the college is adapting to meet the industry’s evolving needs.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:54:20 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1796 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Troy Gravatt, dean of agriculture, environmental sciences and technical education at Modesto Junior College, to discuss how the college's agriculture program continues to build a strong pipeline of skilled, career-ready students entering California’s ag workforce. The conversation also looks ahead to future plans for the School of Agriculture and how the college is adapting to meet the industry’s evolving needs.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 10/10/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 21: Interview with Stanislaus County's Linda Pinfold on the 2024 Stanislaus County Crop Report 21 21 10/10/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 21: Interview with Stanislaus County's Linda Pinfold on the 2024 Stanislaus County Crop Report full 8c98831e-92e2-400d-af0c-d6b4df025a38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/927fd945 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Linda Pinfold, Stanislaus County agricultural commissioner, to discuss the 2024 Crop Report. They cover the top 10 commodities, resilience of the dairy industry, impact of avian influenza and importance of public awareness around local agriculture.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Linda Pinfold, Stanislaus County agricultural commissioner, to discuss the 2024 Crop Report. They cover the top 10 commodities, resilience of the dairy industry, impact of avian influenza and importance of public awareness around local agriculture.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:28:16 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1676 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Linda Pinfold, Stanislaus County agricultural commissioner, to discuss the 2024 Crop Report. They cover the top 10 commodities, resilience of the dairy industry, impact of avian influenza and importance of public awareness around local agriculture.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 9/12/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 20: Interview with California Farm Bureau's Steven Fenaroli on Coyote Management in Ag Areas 20 20 9/12/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 20: Interview with California Farm Bureau's Steven Fenaroli on Coyote Management in Ag Areas full 3f5aa12d-65f3-43f1-afc4-b9979e6f845d https://share.transistor.fm/s/065b7087 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with California Farm Bureau Director of Policy Advocacy Steven Fenaroli to discuss the recent win that protected ranchers’ ability to manage coyotes in California. Fenaroli explains the proposed restrictions, how grassroots efforts turned the tide and why vigilance will be key as predator management debates continue.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with California Farm Bureau Director of Policy Advocacy Steven Fenaroli to discuss the recent win that protected ranchers’ ability to manage coyotes in California. Fenaroli explains the proposed restrictions, how grassroots efforts turned the tide and why vigilance will be key as predator management debates continue.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:41:50 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1448 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with California Farm Bureau Director of Policy Advocacy Steven Fenaroli to discuss the recent win that protected ranchers’ ability to manage coyotes in California. Fenaroli explains the proposed restrictions, how grassroots efforts turned the tide and why vigilance will be key as predator management debates continue.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 8/8/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 19: Interview with UCCE's Franz Niederholzer on the Continual Impact of Nickels Soil Lab 19 19 8/8/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 19: Interview with UCCE's Franz Niederholzer on the Continual Impact of Nickels Soil Lab full 10a3dc9a-7cd8-43c8-9c25-4b9f9b34ba7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/254454c6 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with UCCE Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer, who shares the rich history and continual impact of Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle. Niederholzer explains how decades of research at the lab have shaped California agriculture and why outside support is still critical to sustain long-term trials, drive innovation and ensure the next generation of growers continues to benefit from this unique field-based research facility.

Learn how you can support the Nickels Soil Lab: https://myaglife.com/fundraiser/

Donations by check can be made to: Nickels Trust P.O. Box 246 Colusa CA, 95932

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with UCCE Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer, who shares the rich history and continual impact of Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle. Niederholzer explains how decades of research at the lab have shaped California agriculture and why outside support is still critical to sustain long-term trials, drive innovation and ensure the next generation of growers continues to benefit from this unique field-based research facility.

Learn how you can support the Nickels Soil Lab: https://myaglife.com/fundraiser/

Donations by check can be made to: Nickels Trust P.O. Box 246 Colusa CA, 95932

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:55:50 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1342 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with UCCE Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer, who shares the rich history and continual impact of Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle. Niederholzer explains how decades of research at the lab have shaped California agriculture and why outside support is still critical to sustain long-term trials, drive innovation and ensure the next generation of growers continues to benefit from this unique field-based research facility.

Learn how you can support the Nickels Soil Lab: https://myaglife.com/fundraiser/

Donations by check can be made to: Nickels Trust P.O. Box 246 Colusa CA, 95932

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 7/11/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 18: Interview with From Farms to Incubators' Amy Wu on Women in Ag Tech and More 18 18 7/11/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 18: Interview with From Farms to Incubators' Amy Wu on Women in Ag Tech and More full b233ed79-3061-4866-b844-78c825dc9aa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c21aa00 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with ag journalist Amy Wu, who shares how her platform, From Farms to Incubators, is documenting the overlooked stories of women in ag tech, and how a recently established UC Merced program is mentoring the next generation of ag communicators while reshaping how innovation is told in modern farming.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with ag journalist Amy Wu, who shares how her platform, From Farms to Incubators, is documenting the overlooked stories of women in ag tech, and how a recently established UC Merced program is mentoring the next generation of ag communicators while reshaping how innovation is told in modern farming.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:15:40 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1501 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with ag journalist Amy Wu, who shares how her platform, From Farms to Incubators, is documenting the overlooked stories of women in ag tech, and how a recently established UC Merced program is mentoring the next generation of ag communicators while reshaping how innovation is told in modern farming.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 6/13/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 17: Interview with Stanislaus County Sheriff's Dept. on Fighting Rural Crime 17 17 6/13/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 17: Interview with Stanislaus County Sheriff's Dept. on Fighting Rural Crime full 71d372ee-1b5e-4012-ac1a-290806ed38f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99e30573 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Detectives Robert Domingos and Kyle Gomes from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Rural Crimes Division to discuss the current landscape of rural crime, how law enforcement agencies collaborate across county lines and practical steps growers and ranchers can take to protect their property and operations. 

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Detectives Robert Domingos and Kyle Gomes from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Rural Crimes Division to discuss the current landscape of rural crime, how law enforcement agencies collaborate across county lines and practical steps growers and ranchers can take to protect their property and operations. 

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:15:16 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1466 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Detectives Robert Domingos and Kyle Gomes from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Rural Crimes Division to discuss the current landscape of rural crime, how law enforcement agencies collaborate across county lines and practical steps growers and ranchers can take to protect their property and operations. 

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 5/9/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 16: Interview with Kings County Farm Bureau's Dusty Ference about Water, Lawsuits and Survival of the Tulare Lake Subbasin 16 16 5/9/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 16: Interview with Kings County Farm Bureau's Dusty Ference about Water, Lawsuits and Survival of the Tulare Lake Subbasin full e3baaa62-3148-4e71-bdfe-20baf2ab7c57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/557e7cc9 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Dusty Ference, executive director of the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss their ongoing lawsuit against the State Water Resources Control Board. The legal challenge aims to prevent the Tulare Lake Subbasin from being placed on probation, a move that has already helped block costly state intervention and saved growers millions.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Dusty Ference, executive director of the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss their ongoing lawsuit against the State Water Resources Control Board. The legal challenge aims to prevent the Tulare Lake Subbasin from being placed on probation, a move that has already helped block costly state intervention and saved growers millions.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 15:14:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1689 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Dusty Ference, executive director of the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss their ongoing lawsuit against the State Water Resources Control Board. The legal challenge aims to prevent the Tulare Lake Subbasin from being placed on probation, a move that has already helped block costly state intervention and saved growers millions.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 4/11/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 15: Interview with Monterey County Farm Bureau's Norm Groot about the True Cost of Regulatory Compliance for California Growers 15 15 4/11/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 15: Interview with Monterey County Farm Bureau's Norm Groot about the True Cost of Regulatory Compliance for California Growers full ff6f7663-f01f-42b2-84b1-79ec1b73c844 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f180ffb0 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Norm Groot, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau, to discuss a recent Cal Poly study they commissioned to examine the true cost of regulatory compliance for California growers. Groot breaks down key findings from the report, putting real numbers behind the growing burden of compliance in the ag industry.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Norm Groot, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau, to discuss a recent Cal Poly study they commissioned to examine the true cost of regulatory compliance for California growers. Groot breaks down key findings from the report, putting real numbers behind the growing burden of compliance in the ag industry.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1419 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Norm Groot, executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau, to discuss a recent Cal Poly study they commissioned to examine the true cost of regulatory compliance for California growers. Groot breaks down key findings from the report, putting real numbers behind the growing burden of compliance in the ag industry.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 3/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 14: Interview with FFA's Gabby Furtado and Gianna Genasci on Ag Leadership and FFA Opportunities 14 14 3/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 14: Interview with FFA's Gabby Furtado and Gianna Genasci on Ag Leadership and FFA Opportunities full 6998d9ca-ea9f-4e01-8516-069499b8a893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aee11f8 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Central Region FFA officers Gabrielle Furtado and Gianna Genasci to discuss how FFA has shaped their leadership, skills and future goals. Tune in for a conversation about the impact of agricultural education and the opportunities FFA provides.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Central Region FFA officers Gabrielle Furtado and Gianna Genasci to discuss how FFA has shaped their leadership, skills and future goals. Tune in for a conversation about the impact of agricultural education and the opportunities FFA provides.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1181 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Central Region FFA officers Gabrielle Furtado and Gianna Genasci to discuss how FFA has shaped their leadership, skills and future goals. Tune in for a conversation about the impact of agricultural education and the opportunities FFA provides.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 2/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 13: Interview with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little on Labor Regulations in 2025 13 13 2/14/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 13: Interview with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little on Labor Regulations in 2025 full 18776f7a-8117-49fe-a549-ad85744c71fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/5363e567 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sits down with Bryan Little from Farm Employers Labor Service to break down new and updated labor regulations impacting agriculture in 2025, how ag employers are navigating already enacted rules and what’s ahead for the industry.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sits down with Bryan Little from Farm Employers Labor Service to break down new and updated labor regulations impacting agriculture in 2025, how ag employers are navigating already enacted rules and what’s ahead for the industry.

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2155 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sits down with Bryan Little from Farm Employers Labor Service to break down new and updated labor regulations impacting agriculture in 2025, how ag employers are navigating already enacted rules and what’s ahead for the industry.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 1/10/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 12: Interview with Parabug's Jaclyn Bennett on Drone-Delivered Beneficial Insects 12 12 1/10/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 12: Interview with Parabug's Jaclyn Bennett on Drone-Delivered Beneficial Insects full 9df7d7be-6600-4e07-86e6-6417ed4d1b6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/16a6da4c Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Jaclyn Bennett, general manager of Parabug, at the 2024 California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Monterey to discuss how the company's innovative drone-based technology is transforming pest management by efficiently delivering beneficial insects to crops. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting highlights are also discussed, including the importance of CE sessions, grassroots advocacy, and the inspiring achievements of county Farm Bureaus across California.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Jaclyn Bennett, general manager of Parabug, at the 2024 California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Monterey to discuss how the company's innovative drone-based technology is transforming pest management by efficiently delivering beneficial insects to crops. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting highlights are also discussed, including the importance of CE sessions, grassroots advocacy, and the inspiring achievements of county Farm Bureaus across California.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1212 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Jaclyn Bennett, general manager of Parabug, at the 2024 California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Monterey to discuss how the company's innovative drone-based technology is transforming pest management by efficiently delivering beneficial insects to crops. Farm Bureau Annual Meeting highlights are also discussed, including the importance of CE sessions, grassroots advocacy, and the inspiring achievements of county Farm Bureaus across California.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 12/13/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 11: Interview with Merced County Dept. of Ag's Sean Runyon on All Things Pesticides 11 11 12/13/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 11: Interview with Merced County Dept. of Ag's Sean Runyon on All Things Pesticides full bb360f0f-5039-4d5f-9419-eb273b27933b https://share.transistor.fm/s/361dce8f Kristin Platts and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sit down with Sean Runyon, agricultural commissioner/sealer of weights and measures for the Merced County Dept. of Agriculture, to discuss pesticides, the statewide notification system, California's Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap and more.

]]> Kristin Platts and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sit down with Sean Runyon, agricultural commissioner/sealer of weights and measures for the Merced County Dept. of Agriculture, to discuss pesticides, the statewide notification system, California's Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap and more.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2484 Kristin Platts and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci sit down with Sean Runyon, agricultural commissioner/sealer of weights and measures for the Merced County Dept. of Agriculture, to discuss pesticides, the statewide notification system, California's Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap and more.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 11/8/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 10: Interview with California Bountiful Foundation's Amrith Gunasekara on Furthering Ag and Environmental Research 10 10 11/8/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 10: Interview with California Bountiful Foundation's Amrith Gunasekara on Furthering Ag and Environmental Research full 8f580531-66c7-44ea-8e83-350f0b146588 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f956e85 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Dr. Amrith Gunasekara, director of science and research for the California Bountiful Foundation, to discuss how the foundation is using sound science and data to advocate for California’s growers and ranchers.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Dr. Amrith Gunasekara, director of science and research for the California Bountiful Foundation, to discuss how the foundation is using sound science and data to advocate for California’s growers and ranchers.

]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2095 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with Dr. Amrith Gunasekara, director of science and research for the California Bountiful Foundation, to discuss how the foundation is using sound science and data to advocate for California’s growers and ranchers.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 10/11/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 9: Interview with SCFB's Dayna Ghiradelli on the Harmful Ballot Measure J for Ag 9 9 10/11/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 9: Interview with SCFB's Dayna Ghiradelli on the Harmful Ballot Measure J for Ag full 35e26368-a399-4003-b14c-2fd5f69dca26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9d89d51 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down Dayna Ghiradelli, Executive Director of Sonoma County Farm Bureau to discuss No on Measure J, a ballot measure proposed by an animal extremist group from Berkeley, that aims to eliminate Sonoma County’s diverse animal agriculture production.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down Dayna Ghiradelli, Executive Director of Sonoma County Farm Bureau to discuss No on Measure J, a ballot measure proposed by an animal extremist group from Berkeley, that aims to eliminate Sonoma County’s diverse animal agriculture production.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1307 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down Dayna Ghiradelli, Executive Director of Sonoma County Farm Bureau to discuss No on Measure J, a ballot measure proposed by an animal extremist group from Berkeley, that aims to eliminate Sonoma County’s diverse animal agriculture production.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 9/13/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 8: Interview with California Ag in the Classroom's Becca Whitman on Ag Education 8 8 9/13/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 8: Interview with California Ag in the Classroom's Becca Whitman on Ag Education full 60453f52-8868-4125-b424-2e1e31dc8870 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5d7f753 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Becca Whitman, executive director of California Ag in the Classroom, a Farm Bureau-led program, to discuss educating students and guiding teachers about the critical role agriculture plays in their daily lives.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Becca Whitman, executive director of California Ag in the Classroom, a Farm Bureau-led program, to discuss educating students and guiding teachers about the critical role agriculture plays in their daily lives.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2131 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Becca Whitman, executive director of California Ag in the Classroom, a Farm Bureau-led program, to discuss educating students and guiding teachers about the critical role agriculture plays in their daily lives.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 8/9/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 7: Interview with Josette Lewis and Karen Werner on Ag Co-Products 7 7 8/9/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 7: Interview with Josette Lewis and Karen Werner on Ag Co-Products full 50870587-d5d2-4cd8-863a-70b1f266d083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29122245 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Josette Lewis, Almond Board of California vice president and chief scientific officer, and Karen Werner, Beam Circular CEO, to discuss the variety of agricultural co-products and the recent partnership between the Almond Board and Beam Circular.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Josette Lewis, Almond Board of California vice president and chief scientific officer, and Karen Werner, Beam Circular CEO, to discuss the variety of agricultural co-products and the recent partnership between the Almond Board and Beam Circular.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1980 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Josette Lewis, Almond Board of California vice president and chief scientific officer, and Karen Werner, Beam Circular CEO, to discuss the variety of agricultural co-products and the recent partnership between the Almond Board and Beam Circular.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 7/12/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 6: Interview with California Farm Bureau's Steven Fenaroli on Avian Influenza Compliance 6 6 7/12/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 6: Interview with California Farm Bureau's Steven Fenaroli on Avian Influenza Compliance full ccbc87e1-a630-4d8a-b334-b5644ce149c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77fa0a80 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Steven Fenaroli, political affairs director for California Farm Bureau, to discuss updates on H5N1 Avian Influenza and how California producers can stay vigilant. 

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Steven Fenaroli, political affairs director for California Farm Bureau, to discuss updates on H5N1 Avian Influenza and how California producers can stay vigilant. 

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1400 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Steven Fenaroli, political affairs director for California Farm Bureau, to discuss updates on H5N1 Avian Influenza and how California producers can stay vigilant. 

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 6/14/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 5: Interview with California Farm Bureau's Shaun Crook on Wildfires and the State of the Forestry Industry 5 5 6/14/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 5: Interview with California Farm Bureau's Shaun Crook on Wildfires and the State of the Forestry Industry full bb192f3d-53d9-4c3f-bf0c-a5046b022613 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6104ad9a Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Shaun Crook, first Vice President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, to explore the state of California's forestry industry, wildfires and the need for more logging.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Shaun Crook, first Vice President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, to explore the state of California's forestry industry, wildfires and the need for more logging.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2062 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Shaun Crook, first Vice President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, to explore the state of California's forestry industry, wildfires and the need for more logging.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 5/10/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 4: Interview with Shannon Douglass, Kelly Fogarty-Tilma and Caitie Diemel on Women Leadership in Ag 4 4 5/10/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 4: Interview with Shannon Douglass, Kelly Fogarty-Tilma and Caitie Diemel on Women Leadership in Ag full eb581768-5dfe-4219-ae53-bd65b5e8b075 https://share.transistor.fm/s/442e0c52 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Shannon Douglass, California Farm Bureau's first-ever female president; Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's new President Kelly Fogarty-Tilma; and the organization's Executive Director Caitie Diemel to discuss how the three women leaders are addressing California ag issues.

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Shannon Douglass, California Farm Bureau's first-ever female president; Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's new President Kelly Fogarty-Tilma; and the organization's Executive Director Caitie Diemel to discuss how the three women leaders are addressing California ag issues.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 2295 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Shannon Douglass, California Farm Bureau's first-ever female president; Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's new President Kelly Fogarty-Tilma; and the organization's Executive Director Caitie Diemel to discuss how the three women leaders are addressing California ag issues.

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 4/12/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 3: Interview with Oakdale Irrigation District's Tom Orvis and Scot Moody on the State of Water in California 3 3 4/12/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 3: Interview with Oakdale Irrigation District's Tom Orvis and Scot Moody on the State of Water in California full aca90b94-e7a6-4ea4-968d-7b30df9d1b7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5825b309 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Governmental Affairs Director for Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and Oakdale Irrigation District Board President Tom Orvis and Oakdale Irrigation District General Manager Scot Moody for a conversation on 2024’s miracle March, recent investments the district has put into its water delivery system, the state of water storage in California and more.  

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Governmental Affairs Director for Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and Oakdale Irrigation District Board President Tom Orvis and Oakdale Irrigation District General Manager Scot Moody for a conversation on 2024’s miracle March, recent investments the district has put into its water delivery system, the state of water storage in California and more.  

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1820 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Governmental Affairs Director for Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and Oakdale Irrigation District Board President Tom Orvis and Oakdale Irrigation District General Manager Scot Moody for a conversation on 2024’s miracle March, recent investments the district has put into its water delivery system, the state of water storage in California and more.  

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 3/15/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 2: Interview with Farmworker Paty Lopez on Recent Outcomes of Ag Overtime Law 2 2 3/15/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 2: Interview with Farmworker Paty Lopez on Recent Outcomes of Ag Overtime Law full fafb50cd-bee9-488d-956f-a89c81d3e91e https://share.transistor.fm/s/33daa05c Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Paty Lopez, a longtime employee of Duarte Nursery in Hughson, Calif., to discuss the recent outcomes of AB 1066, California’s overtime law for ag workers, and how it has actually impacted farmworkers’ financial livelihoods negatively. 

]]> Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Paty Lopez, a longtime employee of Duarte Nursery in Hughson, Calif., to discuss the recent outcomes of AB 1066, California’s overtime law for ag workers, and how it has actually impacted farmworkers’ financial livelihoods negatively. 

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0700 MyAgLife MyAgLife 1487 Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Paty Lopez, a longtime employee of Duarte Nursery in Hughson, Calif., to discuss the recent outcomes of AB 1066, California’s overtime law for ag workers, and how it has actually impacted farmworkers’ financial livelihoods negatively. 

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No 2/9/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 1: Interview with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little on New and Updated Regulations Hitting Ag in 2024 1 1 2/9/24 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 1: Interview with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little on New and Updated Regulations Hitting Ag in 2024 full 7a04c31b-552d-404c-9bf4-6aa637545fe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e930cfba On the first installment of this new MyAgLife podcast series titled "Farm Bureau Friday" in collaboration with the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little to discuss new and updated regulations hitting agriculture in 2024. Listen in as they discuss the challenges with the NEW Indoor Heat and Workplace Violence Standards and more paid sick days in 2024. Episode notes/links: Tune in every second Friday of each month for new Farm Bureau Friday episodes. https://jcsmarketinginc.com https://myaglife.com/ https://stanfarmbureau.org https://www.fels.net/1/

]]> On the first installment of this new MyAgLife podcast series titled "Farm Bureau Friday" in collaboration with the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little to discuss new and updated regulations hitting agriculture in 2024. Listen in as they discuss the challenges with the NEW Indoor Heat and Workplace Violence Standards and more paid sick days in 2024. Episode notes/links: Tune in every second Friday of each month for new Farm Bureau Friday episodes. https://jcsmarketinginc.com https://myaglife.com/ https://stanfarmbureau.org https://www.fels.net/1/

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0800 MyAgLife MyAgLife 3226 On the first installment of this new MyAgLife podcast series titled "Farm Bureau Friday" in collaboration with the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down with Farm Employers Labor Service's Bryan Little to discuss new and updated regulations hitting agriculture in 2024. Listen in as they discuss the challenges with the NEW Indoor Heat and Workplace Violence Standards and more paid sick days in 2024. Episode notes/links: Tune in every second Friday of each month for new Farm Bureau Friday episodes. https://jcsmarketinginc.com https://myaglife.com/ https://stanfarmbureau.org https://www.fels.net/1/

]]> Farm Bureau, Agriculture, Ag industry, Agricultural policy, Ag education, Farming, Growers, Ranching, Agribusiness, Ag leaders, Regulatory compliance, Rural advocacy, Agricultural news, Sustainability in ag, Farm leadership, Agricultural youth programs, FFA, Ag careers, Farming issues, Food production, Farmers, Ranchers, Ag professionals, Agricultural students, Farm advocates, Ag educators, Farm policy experts No