California farmers continue to face disappointment after disappointment with economic and regulatory issues, but now is not the time to bury your head in the sand. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is coming into fruition, and farmers need to not only be aware of how this will impact them, but getting involved in their local water agencies will be critical as plans are solidified. Geoff Vanden Heuvel from the Milk Producers Council addressed this at the recent California Dairy Sustainability Summit in Sacramento. Watch this brief video with Geoff and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
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