In the Central Valley, agriculture isn’t just an industry—it’s a way of life. In Fresno County, 20% of jobs are directly or indirectly tied to ag. For four generations, my family has farmed and owned over 600 acres near Cantua Creek, growing food, building community, and contributing to the economy of a county that generated more than $8.6 billion in agricultural output last year.

But today, our future—and the future of farming across the Central Valley—is in question.

The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), signed into law in 2014, aims to protect California’s most precious resource: water. I understand and support the intent behind SGMA; conserving groundwater is essential to the long-term survival of agriculture in this state. But the reality is stark: as SGMA is implemente

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