Opinion: California's smart and vocal farmers keep silent as Trump wastes water
Briefly

California's agriculture is heavily impacted by weather extremes, yet farmers adapt innovatively to growth challenges. Recently, there’s been a notable silence from farmers regarding political actions that affect their water resources under Trump. Despite past vocal advocacy, concerns over water supply have led to subdued reactions among farming communities, indicating potential uncertainty about policy changes. Trump's recent executive orders aim to alter water regulations, provoking unease among farmers who seek not only more water but also greater assurance regarding their future operations and water accessibility.
"When California farmers aren't vocally fighting for every last drop of water supply, something is not right with our world."
"It signaled a desire to fast-track regulatory changes that took former President Joe Biden nearly his entire presidency to address."
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