# Agave Takes Root in Central Valley Ag School Programs

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Podcast: [KQED's The California Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kqed-s-the-california-report-45411)
Published: 2026-09-10T16:16:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kqed.org/news/12098916/12098916-revision-v1
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Duration seconds: 542

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