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California’s smallest farmers crippled by ‘regressive’ ag order

11/02/22 9:05 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS Ag Order 4.0 California agriculture California small businesses Central Coast lettuce and berry farms Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Community Water Center environmental justice issues in agriculture Nitrogen fertilizer regulatory compliance small farmers
A controversial water quality regulation is levying a disproportionate burden on California’s smallest growers, who are often low-income and non-English speakers, according to advocates. Yet, others push for an even faster adoption timeline.
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief, Agri-Pulse West

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