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Voice of California Agriculture

California Farm Bureau
California Farm Bureau
California Agriculture
California
USDA
Proposition 50
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Agritourism
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Rural Crime
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Thanksgiving Meals
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Off-Farm Income
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The California Farm Bureau is excited to bring you the Voice of California Agriculture Podcast! Hosted by Gary Sack, the podcast will bring general farm and food news, plus legislative updates affecting California family farmers and ranchers. To learn more about the work that California Farm Bureau is doing, visit: www.cfbf.com/

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State farm leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to meet directly with lawmakers and why that matters.

Ventura County farmers received record proceeds in 2025, but in many cases lost money. We’ll find out why.

California table olives, we’ll look a... more

How does a state farm leader characterize this past legislative session for agriculture?

Government bureaucracy is blamed for Monterey County farmers unable to prepare for the super El Nino.

USDA invests money to strengthen specialty crop agricul... more

We’ll look at California’s apple crop--challenges, and why you should visit a local farmstand for apples.

President Trump gives farmers some relief on the price of diesel fuel.

A visit with some pumpkin farmers about their operations and their ... more

On this episode, we talk with pumpkin growers about this year’s crop and what you can expect to find at pumpkin patches across California for Halloween. We also explore why California is becoming an increasingly important producer of blueberries and ... more

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Recent Guests

Louise Lampara
Chief executive officer of the Ventura County Farm Bureau
Ventura County Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 130: 10/29/26 - CA Farm Leaders Visit DC, Ventura County Proceeds Review, & Table Olive Crop Update
Todd Sanders
Executive director of the California Olive Committee
California Olive Committee
Episode: Episode 130: 10/29/26 - CA Farm Leaders Visit DC, Ventura County Proceeds Review, & Table Olive Crop Update
Shannon Douglas
President of the California Farm Bureau.
California Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 129: 10/22/26 - Legislative Review with Farm Bureau President, El Niño Preparations, and Money for Specialty Crops
Norm Groot
Executive director of the Monterey County Farm Bureau.
Monterey County Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 129: 10/22/26 - Legislative Review with Farm Bureau President, El Niño Preparations, and Money for Specialty Crops
Bridget Burns-Jett
Pumpkin grower at her family's Bianchi Flowers and Pumpkin Farm
Bianchi Flowers and Pumpkin Farm
Episode: Episode 128: 10/15/26 - Apples, Pumpkins, Diesel Fuel, Legislative Outlook, & Farm Bureau Voters Guide
Bob Muehlrath
Pumpkin farmer at Muehlrath Ranch's Pumpkin Patch
Muehlrath Ranch's Pumpkin Patch
Episode: Episode 128: 10/15/26 - Apples, Pumpkins, Diesel Fuel, Legislative Outlook, & Farm Bureau Voters Guide
Art Perry
Pumpkin grower at George Perry and Sons Pumpkins
George Perry and Sons Pumpkins
Episode: Episode 128: 10/15/26 - Apples, Pumpkins, Diesel Fuel, Legislative Outlook, & Farm Bureau Voters Guide
Bob Mulewrath
Santa Rosa pumpkin patch operator
Mulewrath Ranch
Episode: Episode 127: 10/8/26 - Pumpkins, Blueberries, Diesel Fuel, Farm Bureau Leadership in DC, and More
Sean Crook
First Vice President, Farm Bureau
California Farm Bureau
Episode: Episode 127: 10/8/26 - Pumpkins, Blueberries, Diesel Fuel, Farm Bureau Leadership in DC, and More

Host

Gary Sack
Host of Voice of California Agriculture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Very informative

    I enjoy tuning in weekly to this podcast. The host has a very good pulse on California agricultural topics and covers a broad range of topics that I find engaging in informative. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginnymmiller
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    In my class i am learning about California

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I have love my dog rilly
    United States2 years ago
  • This is propaganda from a lobbying organization

    This podcast was created by the California Farm Bureau, which is a lobbying organization. It’s an infomercial for that organization disguised as a news podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ricketybridge891
    United States2 years ago
  • A good way to hear California Farm Bureau working hard.

    This Podcast is a new service from the California Farm Bureau giving updates on news and actives that our State Farm Bureau is currently involved in. Gary does a great job and I listen to it on my time. Often when driving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OakGlenlistener
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Show

    Very Knowledgeable Host! Nearly 45 years in agriculture. A must Listen!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Citrus Saavy
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners get practical farmer and policy expert perspectives.
Hosts consistently connect policy with on-the-ground farming realities.
Provides timely policy and market context for California agriculture.
Some critics view sponsorship mentions as promotional, not impartial news.

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Episode 130: 10/29/26 - CA Farm Leaders Visit DC, Ventura County Proceeds Review, & Table Olive Crop Update
Q: So what's the cause of this? Why is it so much more expensive to grow the crops and prices received?
Lampara attributes the losses to more expensive inputs and stagnant prices, with inflation and accumulating regulatory requirements further eroding growers' returns.
Episode 130: 10/29/26 - CA Farm Leaders Visit DC, Ventura County Proceeds Review, & Table Olive Crop Update
Q: Can you explain what's happening in your county where despite record returns, the net income is tanking?
Lampara says the 2025 crop report included production costs for the first time, showing that key crops such as strawberries and lemons cost more to produce than growers earned from them.
Episode 129: 10/22/26 - Legislative Review with Farm Bureau President, El Niño Preparations, and Money for Specialty Crops
Q: So you're with me today. You're saying things have not changed much since 2023 in the last flooding event?
Norm Groot says farmers remain unable to do meaningful work in the Salinas River channel because of complex permitting and conflicting requirements from multiple agencies.
Episode 129: 10/22/26 - Legislative Review with Farm Bureau President, El Niño Preparations, and Money for Specialty Crops
Q: How would you characterize the state legislative year for California farmers and ranchers, successful or not so much?
Shannon Douglas calls it a challenging, frustrating mixed bag, with some positive outcomes and hoped-for measures that did not pass.
Episode 128: 10/15/26 - Apples, Pumpkins, Diesel Fuel, Legislative Outlook, & Farm Bureau Voters Guide
Q: So what are the big challenges the industry is facing right now?
Sanders cites labor, water, pesticide use, pests and disease, along with competition from older apples arriving from the Pacific Northwest and Chile.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Voice of California Agriculture

What is Voice of California Agriculture about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on California agriculture policy, water and drought issues, crop outlooks, and climate risks, often anchored by field reports from growers and insights from climate scientists and extension specialists. Guests frequently bring practical farm-level perspectives on labor, pest management, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, while policy discussions cover Farm Bill provisions, water allocations, wildlife management, and federal/state regulatory actions. A notable pattern is the blend of on-the-ground farming realities with high-level policy analysis, plus sponsor integrations around irrigation and farming gear. The format tends to attract listeners with farm operations, policy advocacy, and industr... more

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Recent guests on Voice of California Agriculture include:

1. Louise Lampara
2. Todd Sanders
3. Shannon Douglas
4. Norm Groot
5. Bridget Burns-Jett
6. Bob Muehlrath
7. Art Perry
8. Bob Mulewrath

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