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Farm groups cheer water funding in climate bond—yet sluggish construction pace raises skepticism

07/10/24 6:34 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS climate-smart strategies for natural and working lands fallowing farmland in the San Joaquin Valley groundwater overdraft leads to subsidence investing in water storage infrastructure projects sustainable farming practices
The California Legislature is asking voters to approve a $10 billion climate bond in November. Farm groups are applauding money in the proposal for water and sustainable agriculture.
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief, Agri-Pulse West

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