A California Farm will Likely Contribute to Your Family Thanksgiving One of the many things Californians have to be grateful for this Thanksgiving is that we live in a state that produces an abundance of fresh food that not only feeds but nourishes, our families. At a recent Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) seminar […]
Clearing the Water on the Biological Opinions
Clearing the Water on the Biological Opinions There has been a lot of discussion recently about the federal rules known as biological opinions that are intended to protect threatened and endangered species in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a biological opinion, “…is a document that states the […]
Welcome to the Future of California Water Policy
Welcome to the Future of California Water Policy While we await an update on the Voluntary Agreements, it’s a good time to take a closer look at the many benefits of this generational change in managing water and the future of California water policy. First, it’s important to understand just why the Voluntary Agreements are […]
Voluntary Agreements are the Future of California’s Water and Environmental Management
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 […]
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 […]