Don Curlee is an agricultural writer based in Clovis. E-mail him at agwriter1@sbcglobal.net.
Freedom Politics: Where's the Silver Lining?
Ag at Large
- Farming the agriculture image in urban centers
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- Two phenomenal presentations of successful public information programs on behalf of agriculture were made recently as California agricultural communications specialists gathered in Sacramento. One program represented animal agriculture in Colorado, and... Full story
- Midwest native revels in Golden State’s wonders
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- Dan Brotslaw is a native of Wisconsin who is awestruck by the potential of California's agricultural production. He wonders why more transplanted Californians aren't. As the manager of crops research for one of the world's largest producers of dehydrated... Full story
- Onetime farm boy had a few pet peeves
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- Childhood memories of visits to grampa's farm seem to be appearing more often these days. Mostly they come from city dwellers either supporting or condemning some practice by today's farmers. My own memories of growing up on a small family-farm are... Full story
- Shoppers protected from big changes in prices
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- If consumers knew how protected they are from drastic price changes for produce and dairy commodities, they might appreciate America's food distribution system more. A recent study by a University of California, Davis, ag economist concludes that supermarkets... Full story
- Public missing out on Cal ag journals
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- It's a shame that so few non-farm consumer types get to read any of the fine agricultural publications sent regularly to California farmers. They miss a lot of good information that might help them understand and even enjoy and take pride in California... Full story
