When the first State of the Sierra Nevada’s Forests report was released in 2014, conditions in the Sierra Nevada appeared to be at their worst. The Region had just experienced its largest fire in recorded history, the 2013 Rim Fire, and the trend … [Read more...]
A VOICE FROM THE SIERRA’S
By Robert Ingram There seems to be a lack of understanding of our Sierra fire evolved ecosystem. Our forests used to burn often, every seven to 15 years in the lower elevations and about four times a century in the higher elevations. Our forests … [Read more...]
POINT OF VIEW
By Jake Voorhees At school, students at Duke always are baffled about why I want to be a water rights lawyer. They simply cannot believe that water is as complex and nuanced as I describe it to be. They always just associate water with what comes … [Read more...]
KISS THE PIG
By Jake Voorhees One of the most exciting events from the Colusa County Fair this year was a fundraiser called “Kiss the Pig.” The goal of the fundraiser was simple: raise the most money so that you would not have to pucker up and kiss a pig … [Read more...]
COLUSA COUNTY GROWN: SUPPORTING FARMERS, RANCHERS AND THE COMMUNITY
As we all know, farming and ranching is a long standing legacy in Colusa County. Colusa County Grown was created to support this legacy by promoting local growers and their products, enhancing the farm-to-fork connection and educating the public on … [Read more...]
SITES RESERVIOR PROJECT
By: Jim Watson The Sites Reservoir Project is rapidly moving beyond the concept stage to becoming a reality, because of the leadership in Sacramento Valley. In early 2001, four water agencies signed on to work with state and federal agencies to … [Read more...]
PRESIDENTIAL CONTENTERS WEIGH IN ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES
FBNews, the online/digital newsletter of the American Farm Bureau Federation, this week began posting responses from the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees on a range of issues that concern farmers and ranchers the most. AFBF asked … [Read more...]
CHICO ENTERPRISE EDITORIAL MORE AG
Copyrighted article reprinted with permission. Responding to a question from a reader about why there were so many stories about agriculture making it to the front page, editor of the Chico Enterprise Record took time to explain what My Job depends … [Read more...]
STOP THE WATER GRAB
Contact: Steven Maviglio 916-607-8340 FARMERS, LAWMAKERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, FISHERMAN LAUNCH EFFORT TO DERAIL “DAM TRAIN” INITIATIVE Opponents to Measure Moving High Speed Rail Funds Call Ballot Measure a “Trojan Horse” That Will Imperil Water … [Read more...]
Ned Coe Comments for Farm Bureau at Wolf Hearing
The establishment of Gray wolves in California is not an event celebrated by livestock producers. Gray wolves are dangerous predators. An analysis of livestock lost to predators in Idaho, conducted by U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife … [Read more...]