agricultural lands

New Challenges to the Integrity of the Agricultural Preserve and Quality of Napa’s Rural Life

Sounds like the same here in Sonoma County…. “The proliferation of non-conforming and accessory uses, and the participation of the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and the Conservation and Planning Department in the current further redefinition of a winery appears to accede to the very commercial and urbanizing pressures the County General Plan has …

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Making a difference: CalCAN’s Climate and Agriculture Summit

CalCAN’s Climate and Agriculture Summit Jan. 16, 2019 | News from    Haven’t yet registered for CalCAN’s Climate and Agriculture Summit? Good news! You have five more days to take advantage of the Earlybird discount. Register by January 21st and save $30 on the March 5th conference ticket! The Summit, hosted at UC Davis, brings …

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Pattern of CEQA Violations Alleged in Napa

A prominent environmental law firm has told Napa County: You have a pattern and practice of failing to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Correct this, or we will make sure you do! In a letter dated August 11, 2017, the environmental law firm Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, representing The Alliance for Responsible Governance, a …

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AGRICULTURAL & NATURAL LANDS ARE AT RISK OF BEING LOST FOREVER

From our friends at Greenbelt Alliance: “This report takes a closer look at every threat to this region’s magnificent landscapes and provides the kind of information decision-makers need to shape smart policy.” -Senator Barbara Boxer At Risk: The Bay Area Greenbelt is the definitive research on the farms, ranches, and natural areas at risk of …

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