Labor Agency Deputy Secretary Sebastian Sanchez outlined a multi‑year strategy to upskill farmworkers, map state programs and coordinate agencies, but said current discretionary funding and federal grants are insufficient to serve California’s frontline farmworker population without larger state investments.

Council adopts ordinance to establish AgTech zoning district following unanimous planning approval.

City staff told the City Council the city is about halfway through a five‑year comprehensive economic development strategy adopted in 2023 and reported progress on 42 initiatives including AgTech, clean tech, tourism, a proposed downtown PBID and a short‑term rental pilot; council members pushed for stronger ties to workforce development and local,

NDSU showcases innovations in agriculture research and technology to boost state’s economy and sustainability.

AgLaunch founder Pete Nelson told the House Agriculture Committee that farmer-led innovation links producers to ag-tech startups, gives farmers equity in firms, and has produced 38 companies using Tennessee-based trials and demonstrations.