Governor Jerry Brown discusses the President’s visit, the drought, and the future of California agriculture….
Fresno-Washington FFA Event Spotlights Funding Needs
The Fresno-Washington fundraising event was this past weekend. Sabrina Hill was there and fills us in on the event and why events like this are becoming more important with Governor…
Statement of Westlands Water District on California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2014
…the CVP and the SWP for the duration of the drought emergency declared in January by Governor Jerry Brown. The legislation mandates that these agencies act with a sense of…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…resources. As a result, everyone – farmers, fish, and people in our cities and towns – will get less water. DWR’s actions are in direct response to Governor Edmund G….
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…must do to get through this drought and prepare for the next,” said Gov. Brown in his 2014 State of the State address. The Governor’s proposed 2014-15 budget lays a…
What Does Drought Declaration Mean for Farmers?
The governor officially declared a state of emergency due to the drought, but how will that help farmers around the state? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Is Drought Declaration Enough?
Is the governor’s drought declaration enough for the state’s struggling farmers? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It was the cry that preceded the governor’s state…
AgNeTVideo: Henry T. Perea Speaks at Water Rally That Preceded Governor’s Drought Declaration
Assemblymember Henry T. Perea speaks at the water rally that preceded the governor’s drought declaration….
Breaking News: Westlands Water District on Governor’s Declaration
Westlands Water District praised today’s action by Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency drought declaration for the State of California. “The Governor’s declaration recognizes that the State of California…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…Governor’s drought State of Emergency follows a series of actions the administration has taken to ensure that California is prepared for record dry conditions. In May 2013, Governor Brown issued…
FARM LEADER: Drought Declaration Calls Attention to Chronic Water Problems
…in people’s best interest, and said the federal government should follow the governor’s lead in taking immediate action to provide flexibility in regulations that could hinder water transfers. “Given the…
CATA Comments on Governor Brown’s Budget Proposal Eliminating Agricultural Education Incentive Grant
In his 2014-15 State Budget released last week, Governor Brown proposed the complete elimination of funding for the Agricultural Education Incentive Grant, which supports high quality Agricultural Education standards in…
Secretary for Natural Resources Statement on Water Issues
…is still some potential for relief. However, at the Governor’s direction, a drought task force is meeting regularly to monitor dry conditions and determine the most appropriate action moving forward….
State Board to Discuss Water Transfers and Drought Preparedness
…Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials,…