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Farmers tell Kings County supervisors state groundwater rules threaten local agriculture and could idle acres
Summary
Multiple farmers told the county board that the state Groundwater Sustainability Act and related groundwater management actions are putting pressure on local farms and could lead to idled acres and bankruptcies. Speakers cited filings and regional studies and urged supervisors to consider local impacts.
Two agricultural residents used the public comment period at the June 10 Kings County Board of Supervisors meeting to raise concerns about state groundwater management requirements and their potential economic impact on local farms.
Charles (Charlie) Meyer said that farmers are increasingly filing for bankruptcy and that the state Groundwater…
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