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Delta Farmland Conversion Impact Workshop
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Delta economy, and changes to farmland use can create challenges for those who rely on it.
Preliminary research by Delta Protection Commission staff suggests that more Delta farmland is being converted for habitat and flood management projects than for urban development. Additional conversions are planned.
We are preparing a report to better understand the scale and impacts of these changes and to offer practical, achievable recommendations to prevent negative impacts.
To ensure the report reflects the experiences of those most affected, we want to hear from farmers, reclamation districts, and other affected parties. How has your land, farming operation or reclamation district infrastructure been affected, or how might it be in the future?
Workshop dates, times and locations are:
- Workshop 1: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, 8091 Balfour Road, Brentwood.
- Workshop 2: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 17, The Point Restaurant, 120 Marina Drive, Rio Vista.
To attend, please use this sign-up form so we can ensure adequate seating is available at each workshop.
Your input will be included in the final report, “Delta Farmland Conversions: Water Supply, Flood Control, and Habitat Projects,” which we anticipate presenting to the Delta Protection Commission in September.