AB 1156 in the News
A growing platform for California’s rural communities.
AB 1156 is earning thoughtful attention across California, particularly in regions already feeling the economic impact of SGMA. Notable coverage includes:
Sacramento Bee editorial board: Emphasizing the need for pragmatic solutions that support both agriculture and clean energy.
Los Angeles Times opinion coverage: Highlighting how water scarcity demands new approaches that respect farmers and communities.
Fresno Bee reader commentary: Reflecting on the real, on‑the‑ground impacts of fallowing in the Central Valley and the need for workable options.
ABC 23 report: Explores how fifth-generation farmer Mike Frey and others are adapting to severe groundwater restrictions under SGMA by transforming their fallow farmland into solar farms
This coverage underscores a growing consensus: AB 1156 offers a balanced, common‑sense way to help family farmers preserve California’s agricultural legacy.