California Agriculture

"This book brings to life one of the most creative (and necessary) human endeavors and makes understandable the incredible complexity of California agriculture, one of the world's most daring experiments in feeding itself. A valuable resource that should be read by everyone—not just those of us who farm, but all of us who depend on farms."—Michael Ableman, farmer, photographer, and author of From the Good Earth, On Good Land, and Fields of Plenty. "No understanding of this state is possible without an understanding of its agriculture; that's how important this subject is."—Gerald Haslam, author of Workin' Man Blues: Country Music in California "A fascinating, intriguing, and sometimes even humorous exploration of California's agriculture, from broccoli to marijuana and beyond. At long last, a book everyday people can read to understand the state's biggest industry."—Louis Warren, University of California, Davis

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.

"One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered" by Edward J. Wickson is a piece of educational text that aims to help farmers and aspiring farmers to be able to reap bountiful harvests in California. As a state with many resources, but with diverse soil, landscapes, and weather, having a text to answer one's questions helped those who were beginning to farm for the first time or who were used to farming in other, more predictable states, was essential. Though written in the early 1900s, much of the information is still relevant, making it a crucial work to preserve even now.