Voices of the Valley

Voices of the Valley

Western Growers

Episodes 168
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (12)
Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Do you want to go behind the scenes and learn about how the food gets on your table? Hear about the complex world of agricultural policy, food safety, crop protection, disease control and more from the most influential people working in farming. Be sure to tune in each week as we delve deeper into the inner workings of our food system.

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Recent Episodes

From San Francisco to the Farm with Jacie and Zac

Mar 10, 2026 27m

In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with Jacie Johnston and Zac Green of Johnston Farms and WN Citrus, afourth-generation family operation nestled at the base of the Tehachapi…

Six Generations of Farming in California’s Central Valley

Sep 03, 2025 28m

On the latest episode of Voices of the Valley, Western Growers hangs out with Cannon Michael, President and CEO of Bowles Farming Company, and the sixth generation to run his family’s farm. Cannon…

Four Generations of Farming with the Talleys

Jul 29, 2025 22m

In this episode, we sit down with Grant and Elizabeth Talley — fourth-generation farmers from one of California’s most respected agricultural families. From vineyards to vegetable fields to grass-fed…

Picking Memories at Tanaka Farms

Jul 16, 2025 24m

Nestled in the heart of Irvine, Calif., Tanaka Farms is morethan just a working farm—it’s a living story of resilience, tradition and community. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Western…

Agtech’s Field of Dreams in Salinas

Jul 07, 2025 29m

In this Voices of the Valley episode, Western Growers Senior Vice President, Innovation, Walt Duflock and The Reservoir CEO Danny Bernstein introduce Reservoir Farms, a first-of-its-kind initiative…

The 411 on H-2A

Apr 21, 2025 26m

Curious to know how America’s farms fill the jobs that are essential for our food supply? In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we dive into the H-2A program, a vital but often misunderstood part…

The Canyon House - A Sanctuary for Draft Horses

Mar 04, 2025 24m

In this Voices of the Valley episode, Sarah Rodriguez of Legacy Cooling shares the story of The Canyon House, a sanctuary where draft horses, once used for intense farm labor and carriage rides and…

Agritourism: From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches

Feb 19, 2025 29m

In this episode we’re joined by Bailey Myers, the Director of Marketing at Owyhee Produce in Parma, Idaho, to talk about the extensive agritourism offerings she’s set up at her farm. She’s hopeful…

Connecting Community to Farms and Fields

Jan 14, 2025 24m

In this episode, we talk to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and explore how the organization inspires a deeper connection to the agricultural industry by promoting a greater…

The Connection Between Farming, Food and Wellness

Jan 02, 2025 21m

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between the food we eat, provided by the farmers who grow our food, and our overall health and wellness. From fueling our bodies and preventing…

The Next Generation of Ag Leaders

Oct 14, 2024 26m

The next generation of ag leaders are playing an important role in shaping the future of farming. California is one of the most vital agricultural regions in the world, and these emerging voices are…

Sniffing Out Pests with Agriculture Detector Dogs

Oct 03, 2024 22m

You may have never given today’s topic much consideration, but this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, Western Growers' Kara Timmins and Jeana Cadby talk with CDFA…

Peeling Back the Farmer's Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen

Sep 06, 2024 26m

Did you know that California produces more than 80% of the nation’s stone fruits? For those of you unfamiliar with the term, stone fruits are named after the large stone in their centers, or what we…

Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company

Aug 26, 2024 34m

When you think of olive oil, you may think of places like Spain, Italy and Greece. But did you know that California produces some of the finest olive oil? In this week’s episode of Voices of the…

Cantaloupe 411 with Westside Produce's Garrett Patricio

Aug 08, 2024 30m

Did you know that California farmers produce nearly 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the US? That makes for a total of $300 million in nationwide market sales. In this episode, we slice into…

Farm to Fork for Real with San Miguel Produce’s Garrett Nishimori

Jun 25, 2024 18m

In this episode, Western Growers Director of Communications, Ann Donahue, talks with Garrett Nishimori, Business Manager at San Miguel Produce. Garrett grew up in a farming family in Oxnard, Calif.…

Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers

Apr 17, 2024 28m

Cross-border health care is growing in popularity as Mexico increasingly provides innovative, technologically advanced medical services at a cost-savings for employers. In fact, close to a million…

The Nuts and Bolts of Almonds with Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing

Apr 09, 2024 30m

Almonds have been cultivated for thousands of years, and as it turns out, California is the largest producer of almonds globally, accounting for more than 80% of the world's almond production. In…

Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil on Voices of the Valley

Apr 03, 2024 28m

A farmland landscape may not make many people think of a place rich in scientific research and discovery, but it should! In this episode of Voices of the Valley Megan Kavanaugh, VP of Science and…

What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?

Mar 26, 2024 28m

Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and…

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How many episodes does Voices of the Valley have?

Voices of the Valley has published 168 episodes since June 2018, covering topics in Arts, Food.

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Voices of the Valley is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.

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