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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Among the many ways this climate catastrophe could wreak havoc on property and the economy is by creating more salt issues for the State Water Project.
Fresno State water expert Thomas Esqueda details funding options a San Joaquin Valley coalition is considering to cover a $7-billion sustainability plan.
The industry fears the added costs could cripple small businesses and that the regulation would ignore longstanding commitments by businesses and local governments to achieve sustainability goals – a hallmark of the California wine industry.
As concerns over COVID-19 remain steady and economic conditions worsen for many, fresh produce sales are still strong compared to the prior year. But the growth compared to prior weeks started to slow.
A coalition has emerged around a complex and ambitious approach to bring water to the valley – one that could head off the worst effects of SGMA for farmers, the environment and communities.