William Bourdeau
27 posts
William Bourdeau is executive vice president of Harris Farms, owner of Bourdeau Farms, director of the Westlands Water District, director of American Pistachio Growers, Family Farm Alliance, and chairman of the Valley Future Foundation.
Stark Reality: Unpacking the 35% water allocation’s impact on Calif. Agriculture
Despite the bump in water supplies, California farmers still face big hurdles, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
March 28, 2024
It’s time for equilibrium in Calif.’s water policies
An upcoming push by Federal water managers to choke off water to the Valley has a myriad of negative consequences, writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
March 18, 2024
The Case for John Duarte in Calif.’s 13th District
The Modesto Republican's ability to hit the ground running in Congress, bringing informed, pragmatic solutions to the table, has been invaluable to the Valley, writes William Bourdeau.
February 7, 2024
A Glimpse of the Future of Farming in the Tech-Driven Era
AgTech advancements represent a paradigm shift in agricultural practices, enhancing our ability to monitor crop health, optimize resource use, and make informed decisions.
January 17, 2024
Capitol Hill chaos, uncertainty cloud the Farm Bill, U.S. farmers’ future
The legislative cornerstone of U.S. agriculture is caught in a complicated web of Capitol Hill battles, writes Harris Farms' William Bourdeau.
October 24, 2023
Calif. agriculture is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience
"California's farmers are not just cultivators of the land; they are architects of community well-being," writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
October 16, 2023
Calif. has averted blackout disaster. Why we owe it to hydroelectric infrastructure.
The storms battering California in the winter have delivered badly needed relief during the summer heatwave, prompting the need for increased investment in hydroelectric, writes William Bourdeau.
July 30, 2023
State of Calif. Farming? Plenty of challenges – and opportunities.
"Agriculture is not just a sector in California; it's a way of life that defines the state's identity," writes Harris Farms executive vice president William Bourdeau.
July 16, 2023
Sacramento wants to upend Calif.’s water market. It could kill farms, housing.
A new bill would paint California's buying and selling of water supplies with too broad of a brush and kill off farms and housing developments.
June 26, 2023
Farm Bill proves to be crucial lifeline for Calif. agriculture, national food security
"A stable domestic food supply chain is more crucial than ever," writes William Bourdeau.
May 18, 2023