The Equation

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

My partner in our farm, Robbie Jaffe, and I have been very involved in trying to speak for the Cuyama Valley community, defending the science of groundwater depletion and our personal experience as farmers and community-members. I am a professional agroecologist trained in ecosystem processes with experience in sustainable agriculture.

Water Rights 121

Water Rights Agroecology Farming Farming 121

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

As those paying attention to agriculture know, climate impacts have become increasingly apparent since the last assessment was published in 2018. The NCA5 covers a lot of ground, but this summary focuses on aspects most relevant to agriculture.

Agriculture 105

Agriculture Agriculture Forage Livestock 105

Daily Yonder

AUGUST 2, 2023

But Fales isn’t necessarily concerned about California coming for his water rights. California will start it, but when they demand more water from Colorado, Denver is not gonna be helping us out,” he said. Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Fort Collins are going to dictate the [state’s water] policy.

Ruralism 89

Ruralism Water Rights Agriculture Agriculture 89

NASDA

JULY 2, 2024

4] 2 Waters and Water Rights § 19.04 (2019). [5] Filed Date: July 1, 2024 Filed By: Coalition Recipient: President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Subject: Input on America’s Groundwater Challenges Download File The post Final WAC Groundwater OSTP Comments appeared first on NASDA. 1462, 1471 (2020). [2]

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Real Estate Science Water Rights 130

Caff

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. All while producing top-notch eggs, chicken and pork!

Farming 98

Farming Farming Marketing Food 98

Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts. What matters more, she said, is diverse sources who have something unique to contribute to environmental and agricultural coverage. 17 Years Later, What’s Changed?

Water Rights 145

Water Rights Aquaculture Food Marketing 145

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

On a dry, hot day in June, water manager Chris Ivers plunged his hand into San Luis Creek and extracted a tangled mat of weeds that had blocked icy snowmelt from reaching nearby farms. The free-flowing water is a welcome sight in southern Colorado, an agricultural region in the throes of a groundwater crisis.

Water Rights 139

Water Rights Acre Farming Farming 139