Ag on the Edge

Welcome back to another episode of Ag on the Edge!  In this episode, we sit down with Maureen McGuire , CEO of Farm Bureau Ventura County, for a candid conversation about advocacy, policy, and the future of farming in a region where agriculture is both legacy and lifeline. A tireless advocate, respected voice, and outspoken champion of local ag, Maureen brings both sharp insight and deep heart to...

Welcome back to another episode of Ag on the Edge!  What happens after the crops are grown and picked?  How - and who - gets the food from the farm to the grocery store?   We are joined in this episode by Gabe Olmos, President and CEO of Ventura Pacific Company.  Gabe leads the organization with a focus on business strategy and operations, applying his expertise in Continuous Improvement, emerging...

Welcome back to another episode of Ag on the Edge!  What does it really take to protect Ventura County’s world-renowned agriculture — from strawberries and lemons to ranchlands and vineyards? In this episode, we sit down with Korinne Bell , Ventura County’s Agricultural Commissioner, for an inside look at the balancing act between farming and public policy. Born into a multi-generational Ventura C...

Welcome back to another episode of Ag on the Edge!  Our guest is Lisa Fox, a licensed Pest Control Advisor and Qualified Applicator in California.  Lisa is the owner of Eatwell Consulting, providing pesticide safety and regulatory compliance training to farmers, ranchers, growers, nurseries, municipalities, and their employees throughout the state of California.  Join us as we talk about what it r...

Welcome back to Ag on the Edge!  We are starting off Season 2 with a very special guest:  Agronomist Eryn Wingate.  Eryn is an agricultural scientist who works with farmers to optimize soil health practices, crop protection, and crop nutrients so that farmers can produce the highest quality, plentiful food.   Join us as our conversation weaves from the meaning of regenerative agriculture  and whet...

Welcome back!  In this episode, Edgar Terry, Terry Farms and CLU professor of economics, and I talk about farming economics, funding vs. growing cycles, and how markets and many other factors impact farming revenues.   Send us Fan Mail

Thank you for joining us for another conversation!   In this episode, Lisa Tate of Rancho Filoso and the California Coffee Collective and I talk about women in agriculture, family farming, and some of the policy and regulatory challenges associated with trying to grow a new-to-Ventura-County crop (coffee) and the struggles of trying to succeed as a multi-generational farmer.    Send us Fan Mail

Thank you for joining us for another conversation!   In this episode, Mauricio Guardado, General Manager, United  Water Conservation District, and I talk about water supply - both the threats AND the potential solutions, government redtape and regulatory interference, why we experience droughts, and why we don't necessarily need to cut farmers' water allocations.   Send us Fan Mail

Join us as we talk with Greg Lewis, Vice President, Duda Farms Fresh Foods, as we explore the history - and discuss the future - of Ventura County agriculture, Greg's love for farming, and a few of the challenges our farmers are currently facing. Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Ag on the Edge! We are thrilled to have you join us for Episode Zero, our introductory episode. This is where our journey begins.  In this podcast, we'll be shining a spotlight on Ventura County, California—a region renowned not just for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its vibrant agricultural sector. From the rolling citrus groves to the expansive strawberry fields, Ventu...