Rooted in Farming, Powered by PG&E: Back at the World Ag Expo

More than 100,000 people from over 70 countries came to Tulare for this year’s World Ag Expo. The three-day event was held in one of the most important farming areas in the country. Once again, PG&E took part in the event.

PG&E has attended the World Ag Expo for more than 40 years. The Expo gives PG&E a chance to meet directly with farmers, ranchers, and ag businesses. This year, PG&E returned with a focus on safety, customer support, and sharing information about renewable natural gas (RNG).

PG&E’s booth was 1,600 square feet and offered hands-on activities for visitors. Customers learned ways to lower energy use, save money, and improve their operations. The booth also featured electric and gas safety demos. Attendees could ask questions about damage prevention, gas pipeline marking, service planning, and customer support.

The Expo was held Feb. 10–12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. More than 1,200 exhibitors took part.

Throughout the event, many farmers and ranchers stopped by PG&E’s booth. They asked practical questions about protecting underground lines and staying safe during planting and harvest seasons. They shared simple tips on planning work safely, avoiding outages, and protecting important equipment.

PG&E teams also spoke with other utilities and 811 partners. They shared safety best practices and worked to keep safety messages clear and consistent.

“Events like the World Ag Expo are about listening,” said PG&E's Christine Forster. “Farming communities are the backbone of the Central Valley. These conversations help us stay connected to people we’ve worked with for generations.”

One of the most popular booth activities featured PG&E lineworkers. Visitors were invited to flip a mock breaker on and off using a model power line. The activity helped explain how equipment works and why safety matters. Many attendees stopped to try it.

Coworkers also shared information about PG&E careers. These included jobs in electrification, RNG, power generation, and vegetation management. This work supports a cleaner energy future and PG&E’s 2040 net-zero goals.

PG&E also hosted a short presentation on renewable natural gas. The session explained what RNG is, why it matters, and how farmers can take part. RNG Principal Program Manager Eric Larson led the 30-minute talk. He explained how biogas is made, how it connects to pipelines, and how it is added to PG&E’s system.

Eric also shared recent news about PG&E’s eighth RNG interconnection point with Maas Energy Works. He talked about Turlock-area dairies, including Couco Creek and Blue Sky. Biogas from these dairies improve air quality, create jobs and bring in new income for farmers. The presentation ended with questions from the audience about credits, timelines, and available resources.

From safety demos at the booth to the RNG presentation, PG&E’s time at the World Ag Expo focused on education and clear information.

In California’s Central Valley, where farming supports local communities and jobs, this helps move progress forward.