8/8/25 - Farm Bureau Friday Episode 19: Interview with UCCE's Franz Niederholzer on the Continual Impact of Nickels Soil Lab

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau’s Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing’s Kristin Platts sit down with UCCE Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer, who shares the rich history and continual impact of Nickels Soil Lab in Arbuckle. Niederholzer explains how decades of research at the lab have shaped California agriculture and why outside support is still critical to sustain long-term trials, drive innovation and ensure the next generation of growers continues to benefit from this unique field-based research facility.

Learn how you can support the Nickels Soil Lab: https://myaglife.com/fundraiser/

Donations by check can be made to: Nickels Trust P.O. Box 246 Colusa CA, 95932

What is Farm Bureau Friday?

Farm Bureau Friday brings you conversations at the heart of agriculture. Each week, members of our team sit down with voices from across the California Farm Bureau community—leaders, advocates, educators and changemakers—to talk about the issues, innovations and stories shaping ag today and tomorrow.

This is a collaborative podcast between MyAgLife and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau.