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Drought’s Toll on California Family Farms

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On June 15, the State Water Resources Control Board told 4,300 users to stop diverting water from the San Joaquin-Sacramento Delta Watershed (3). Rebecca was recently notified by the State Water Board that she may be prohibited from pumping water from a well on the three acres that she leases. She farms 1.5

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NSAC Heads to the Rockies – A Summer Meeting Recap

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NSAC members had the opportunity to participate in plenary, breakout, and panel sessions around key campaign priorities including Climate and Agriculture, the Farm Safety Net, and Resilient Local and Regional Food Systems, engage in racial equity caucusing, and solidify commitments for grassroots action. In the Q&A portion, Rep.

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The 2024 Farm Champions!

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NEW FARMer OF THE YEAR: Chris Fields, Fields Family Farm Chris Fields is not just a farmer, he is a board member of the African American Farmers of California where he’s helping support the continuation of the legacy of African Americans in California agriculture. We look forward to watching that farm and his impact grow!

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