Daily Yonder

APRIL 18, 2023

As has been documented in several previous editions of Keep it Rural, this winter, the West was doused with enough rain and snow to finally get California out of the drought that has haunted it for years. If it were completely drained, it would take approximately 6,000 years for the aquifer to recharge with water.

Ruralism 52

Ruralism Production Water Rights Agriculture 52

Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Known as the Platte Valley Water Partnership , their unique arrangement would allow city dwellers and farmers and ranchers—who hold the most senior water rights in the West—to share the cost of several reservoirs and a pipeline. But that system is imperiled if ranchers and cities continue to forge buy-and-dry deals, Frank said.

Farming 119

Farming Farming Ranching Water Rights 119

Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Some of the most pristine farmland in California can be yours, at least by proxy, in just a matter of minutes. farmland, makes to prospective financiers. AcreTrader is just one of many companies launched in the past decade that facilitate the sale of farmland, which has increasingly become a staple in investor portfolios.

Farmland 138

Farmland Real Estate Orchard Water Rights 138