San José

Beyond a Drought: The Future of Agriculture in Santa Clara County

Lunchtime Forum

Image courtesy of Flickr user Joby Elliott

Reservoirs are at historic lows and the state is in the midst of a drought. In response, farmers and ranchers have changed their practices and what they're growing, while elected officials have enacted new laws and a water bond. If the drought persists, more changes are likely. Join us for a discussion of what we can expect in terms of agricultural production and the viability of local farms and ranches in the coming year if we don't see substantial rainfall.

+ Aziz Baameur / UC Cooperative Extension
+ Brett Melone / California Farmlink

Admission

Free to SPUR members
$10 for non-members
Okay to bring lunch

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Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

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