…reduce flood risk while allowing reservoirs to retain more water upstream. He pointed to recent flooding threats in communities like Corcoran as proof that current infrastructure is inadequate and outdated….
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…in adapting while maintaining the county’s reputation for high-quality wines. Water security is another pressing concern, particularly regarding the Potter Valley Project. Ghirardelli emphasized the Farm Bureau’s role in advocating…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…while making it clear that agriculture there faces relentless pressure. Wine grapes remain under market strain, the Potter Valley Project threatens regional water reliability, and animal-rights activists continue to target…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…supply it are at risk of being torn down.” The Potter Valley Project, completed in 1908, diverts water from the Eel River to the Russian River basin, powering local agriculture…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…and Josh McGill sat down with longtime local veterinarian Rich Brazil to explain what’s truly at stake if the Potter Valley Project dams are removed. The message was clear: this…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
…region’s water supply and devastate agriculture, public safety, and rural communities. On Ag Meter, Todd Lands, vice mayor and former mayor of Cloverdale, outlined why the Potter Valley Project is…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…for rural communities across the state. The guest was Todd Lands, Vice Mayor and former Mayor of Cloverdale, who explained how the Potter Valley Project depends on two dams: Scott…
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…labor reform at the federal level, where she believes there may finally be a window of opportunity to improve the system. She also pointed to predator issues, including wolves, as…
The National Road: America’s First Appalachian Highway
…to mind. But nearly a century before that famous road, another monumental project changed the nation: the National Road. Constructed in 1810, it was the first gravel-paved highway to cross…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…the financing plan for Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Delta Tunnel project, underscoring concerns about transparency, accountability, and long-term water management in a growing state. The centerpiece of the episode is…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…Failure for Farmers The discussion turned to California’s high-speed rail project, which Tangipa called one of the worst-managed infrastructure efforts in state history. He noted that some farmers whose land…
How the Ohio and Erie Canal Helped Shape Ohio
…support agriculture, commerce, and settlement. One of the most ambitious projects of the era was the Ohio and Erie Canal, a waterway designed to connect Lake Erie with the Ohio…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…board members and operates independently from the State Water Project and Central Valley Project. That independence allows TID to make decisions based on local conditions rather than statewide mandates that…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…highlighted the energy and enthusiasm, particularly from young farmers, who brought optimism and innovation to the event. A highlight was the “Giving Back with Farm Bureau” philanthropy project, where over…