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Continue readingJune 12, 2014 Drought Fact Sheet
This new fact sheet from the CFWC provides an update on impacts of the 2014 drought. The impacts of the 2014 drought are likely to be much worse than in 2009 – with socio-economic impacts up to 50% more severe.
Continue readingMay 22, 2014 Drought Fact Sheet
On May 19, 2014, UC Davis released a preliminary drought economic impacts report that projects 410,000 acres of fallowed farmland, 14,500 job losses and a $1.7 billion hit to California’s agricultural economy.
Continue readingUPDATE 5/19/14: UC economic report reveals significant impacts caused by drought
“A University of California, Davis economic study that estimates a $1.67 billion loss to agriculture and ag-related industries in the Central Valley will result in a $3.4 billion hit to the state’s economy, based on widely used economic models. The negative effects of the ongoing drought on our farms will create a ripple effect throughout […]
3/18/14: Estimate of unplanted acres jumps to 800,000; consumers expected to feel impacts
The California Farm Water Coalition has upgraded its estimate of acres farmers will leave idle this year to 800,000 acres, up from 500,000, because of a lack of water.
“Farmers are still waiting to the last minute to determine their planting schedules this year in hopes that the water situation will improve,” said Mike Wade, Coalition Executive Director. “But if dry conditions continue the number of unplanted acres will go up and as each day passes the prospects of returning to a normal water year evaporates.”
Continue reading3/5/14: Farmers Send Letter to Congress Seeking Bipartisan Leadership
California farmers recognize the dire situation this year’s drought brings. So much so that more than 1,200 of them signed a Petition Letter to Congress insisting they set aside political differences & work together to address the California water crisis.
Continue readingCalifornia Pistachios
Today, February 26, is National Pistachio Day! To help celebrate we’ve brought together some fun facts, while some of California’s food bloggers and Setton Farms have teamed up to bring us some very special recipes.
Continue reading2/21/14: Zero Allocation Result of Drought, Broken Water Supply System
“Today’s announcement by the Bureau of Reclamation of a zero water allocation for millions of acres of California farmland was not unexpected. The announcement also underscores how broken the state’s water supply system has become and that significant policy decisions and investments must be made to assure food production is a viable part of California’s future.
Continue readingSetton Pistachios and California Food Bloggers Team Up
Setton Farms generously donated their pistachios and some of California’s best food bloggers brought their talents to share these great recipes with us: Pistachio Pesto Salad (Barbara from Barbara Cooks) Bacon Pistachio-crusted Scallops (Whitney from Little Leopard Book) Pistachio Pudding Parfait (Jackie from Seaside Baker) Fresh Salad with Pistachios (Bri from BriGeeski) Pistachio-crusted Crab Cakes (Mimi from Mimi Avocado) Bombay […]
Learn More About Agricultural Drought Impacts
Updated 6/13/14: While many farmers will be fallowing, or not planting, their fields simply because there isn’t enough water to meet their needs, the Drought will be felt beyond the farm – impacting related industries and family dinners across the country.
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