Voluntary Agreements are the Future of California’s Water and Environmental Management Let’s be clear. One of the most significant efforts for environmental protection to emerge in California will come with the completion of the Voluntary Agreements. However, if Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) becomes law, it threatens the Voluntary Agreements and all the hope they […]
California’s Water Management Future – Voluntary Agreements
California’s Water Management Future – Voluntary Agreements In a 2008 speech to Google employees in Mountain View, then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson repeated the axiom, “As goes California, so goes the nation.” He was expressing the progressive nature of The Golden State, which has been a national leader on many fronts since Admission Day on […]
Voluntary Agreements are Part of California’s Progressive Nature
Voluntary Agreements are Part of California’s Progressive Nature In a 2008 speech to Google employees in Mountain View, then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson repeated the axiom, “As goes California, so goes the nation.” He was expressing the progressive nature of The Golden State, which has been a national leader on many fronts since Admission Day […]
Guest Blog: The Unintended Consequences of Laws
by Don Wright Laws are imperfect. They are written, passed and enforced on imperfect people by imperfect people. According to the internet should you detonate a nuclear device in Chico you’ll receive a $500 fine. Best not wear cowboy boots in Blythe unless you own at least two cows or you’ll be in violation of […]
If You’re Concerned about Climate Change and Water Supply, California Farms Can Help Show the Way
If You’re Concerned about Climate Change and Water Supply, California Farms Can Help Show the Way A new UN climate study indicates that climate change will be a bigger problem for farmers and consumers in the future. In a 2018 Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) survey, 80 percent of respondents said climate change is […]
CFWC’S 2019 Summer Blogger Tour
CFWC’S 2019 Summer Blogger Tour At the end of June, CFWC invited three bloggers from across California to join us for an in-depth view of a small slice of California agriculture. This has become a tradition of the California Farm Water Coalition. Sharing California agriculture with the public requires bringing the public to view first-hand […]
California’s Marathon Trek Towards Smarter Water Policy May be Stopped in Its Tracks by Shortsighted Legislation (SB 1)
California’s Marathon Trek Towards Smarter Water Policy May be Stopped in Its Tracks by Shortsighted Legislation (SB 1) You’re running a marathon that everyone said you’d never complete. But despite many obstacles, you kept moving forward, and now the finish line is in sight. You’re feeling good that the work is going to pay off. […]
Brussels Sprouts Recipe – Lamb Loin Chops with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and a Mustard Mint Sauce
Brussels Sprouts Recipe – Lamb Loin Chops with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and a Mustard Mint Sauce While many people associate Brussels sprouts with fall and holiday meals, Californians are lucky to have these local and healthy veggies available fresh all year round. Spring and summer are a great time to bring Brussels sprouts to your […]
If You’re Concerned about Climate Change and Water Supply, California Farms Can Help Show the Way
If You’re Concerned about Climate Change and Water Supply, California Farms Can Help Show the Way In a 2018 Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) survey, 80 percent of respondents said climate change is a serious threat to California’s future. And 72 percent cited water as a concern, with drought and water supply named most […]
STATEMENT: Voluntary Agreement on Water Represents the Future and Deserves Prop 68 Funding
STATEMENT: Voluntary Agreement on Water Represents the Future and Deserves Prop 68 Funding By Mike Wade, Executive Director California Farm Water Coalition California has always prided itself on cutting-edge ideas. It is the place others turn to for new solutions to old problems. We are currently faced with a choice to continue that tradition of innovation […]