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Welcome to Ag Council's page for our podcast, Capitol Farm Connection.  Stay tuned for routine policy updates impacting California's farming community.

Nov 15, 2019

Cannon Michael & Michael Frantz join Emily in a conversation about water and the politics surrounding it in CA.  Cannon Michael is a 6th generation farmer and Chairman of the San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA).  Michael Frantz is CEO of Frantz Wholesale Nursery and a Board Member of Turlock Irrigation...


Oct 7, 2019

Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D - Baldwin Park) was born in Juarez, Mexico, and came to California with her parents at a young age.  Through perseverance and hard work, she became a teacher, was elected to the local water board, the school board, and now serves as the Assemblywoman for the 48th District in California....


Sep 18, 2019

Emily and Tricia discuss hot topics in the State Legislature this year and how legislation regarding vaccinations impacted the overall climate in the Capitol.  They also cover the recent passage of SB 1, and it's imminent veto by Governor Newsom.  Additionally, Emily and Tricia discuss the outlook for single-use...


Sep 13, 2019

Ag Council President, Emily Rooney, interviews Harry Overly, new CEO of Sun-Maid Growers.  Harry discusses his efforts to transform the company and the raisin industry, both internally and externally.  He gives us a peek into his vision for Sun-Maid and a deeper look into their work in marketing, advertising and...


Aug 16, 2019

Ashley Boren is the Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation, which helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air, and water resources. Sustainable Conservation brings together business, landowners and government to steward the resources that we all depend on in...