California Ag is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience
San Joaquin Valley farms are buoyed by the reduction of administrative burdens courtesy of policy changes in Washington. But this new era is marked by increased innovation on the part of farmers, too, writes William Bourdeau.
California’s ‘Friday Night Massacre’ underscores the importance of fair representation
William Bourdeau, writing for Sun View, argues for bipartisan support for two new Central Valley Assemblymembers after they were removed from their committee assignments by Democratic leadership.
Water for Farmers, Food for America
William Bourdeau, writing for Sun View, says recent policy changes are fostering a new opportunity for balanced and effective water management.
A Shared Lifeline: Ensuring Water and Food Security for California
California is witnessing a shift from stringent environmental regulations to embracing the needs of its people and farms, driven from Washington, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
Duarte’s border security, immigration reform bill is needed as America faces twin crises
A new bill by Rep. John Duarte is a badly-needed approach to fixing America's immigration and border protection crises, writes farmer William Bourdeau for Sun View.
Farmers climb the Hill: A look at advocating for western Agriculture and water
In a Sun View commentary, farmer William Bourdeau lays out the top five priorities confronting Washington to help West Coast farmers thrive.
Feds restricting water supplies delivered ripple effect on Valley’s farms
In testimony to the House Natural Resources, farmer William Bourdeau took the Bureau of Reclamation to task for tight controls on water supplies during an otherwise wet water year.
Calif. is locked out of plentiful water supplies. Why? Mismanagement.
An ultra-conservative approach to allocating water is painting a deceptive picture of the reality of California's water availability and undermines ag productivity.
Duarte’s local focus, pragmatism has made his case for a second term
From water issues to delivering resources to the oft-forgotten westside of the San Joaquin Valley, Rep. John Duarte (R–Modesto) has earned his stripes and a second term, writes William Bourdeau.
It’s time to rethink Calif.’s poor water supplies
California needs to embrace innovation, starting with adaptive and real-time management of its most precious natural resource.
