"I represent Forebay farms, owners of 5000 acres of farmland in the Central Valley of California, and I strongly support Assembly Bill 1156 (Wicks), legislation that will allow farmers to collect a new, dependable source of income in the face of growing irrigation water restrictions under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)...our property, like so many in the valley, is in a prime location to connect to the California grid, ensuring the energy produced by these lands will actually serve residents of the state. Putting solar panels here, where there's an abundance of sunshine, keeps the land productive, generates new income and jobs, and provides a clean and renewable source of power for Californians, and protects our local environment.”
