Local Farmers and Ranchers to Have a Say in Agricultural Plan
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is hosting a webinar on January 20th, where its agricultural specialist Anna Regalado will present an update on the progress of the authority's new Agricultural Strategic Plan. This plan aims to define the role of the agency in supporting local agriculture.
During the presentation, which starts at 10am and can be registered for online here, Regalado will share details about the goals of the plan and how input from stakeholders such as farmers, farmworkers, and ranchers will influence its development. A question-and-answer session is also planned to allow attendees to get involved in shaping the strategy.
This move marks a significant shift towards engaging with local agricultural stakeholders, acknowledging their importance in maintaining the region's ecosystem while promoting sustainable practices.
For those interested in participating, registration is not mandatory but recommended.
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is hosting a webinar on January 20th, where its agricultural specialist Anna Regalado will present an update on the progress of the authority's new Agricultural Strategic Plan. This plan aims to define the role of the agency in supporting local agriculture.
During the presentation, which starts at 10am and can be registered for online here, Regalado will share details about the goals of the plan and how input from stakeholders such as farmers, farmworkers, and ranchers will influence its development. A question-and-answer session is also planned to allow attendees to get involved in shaping the strategy.
This move marks a significant shift towards engaging with local agricultural stakeholders, acknowledging their importance in maintaining the region's ecosystem while promoting sustainable practices.
For those interested in participating, registration is not mandatory but recommended.
I think this is a great step forward for the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority! They're finally listening to the farmers and ranchers who have been working the land for years. It's about time we had a say in how our agricultural plan is shaped 
. I'm all for sustainable practices, but you can't just throw around buzzwords without understanding what they mean on the ground. Anna Regalado seems like a cool cat (pun intended), and I love that there's a Q&A session planned - it's gonna be awesome to see the farmers' faces light up when they get to share their ideas 
! They're really trying to give a voice to local farmers and ranchers, which is super important for our food system and the environment too. I mean, these guys are on the ground, living it every day, and their input is crucial in shaping this new Agricultural Strategic Plan.
. I hope a ton of farmers and ranchers can join in and make some valuable contributions!
. Farmers and ranchers are often the backbone of rural communities, and having them involved in decision-making processes can help ensure that everyone benefits from these initiatives. I'm definitely going to check out the webinar on January 20th and see how I can get involved 
!
It's about time they're giving farmers and ranchers a seat at the table. I've lived around here my whole life and seen how important it is to have people who actually know the land making decisions about what happens on it. They're not just worried about their own plots of land, they care deeply about the impact of agriculture on the environment and the community too. It's a big step towards sustainability if we can get the local experts involved in shaping policies that affect them directly. 
! It's about time we got more farmers and ranchers involved in shaping our ag plan. I mean, they're the ones on the ground every day, making sure we've got fresh produce and beef to eat. We can't just ignore their expertise and experience.
At least they're acknowledging that local agriculture is important. Let's hope this plan doesn't end up being some watered-down version of something it could've been. Fingers crossed! 
. The fact that Anna Regalado is presenting and there'll be a Q&A session means there's actually an opportunity for farmers to shape the strategy 
. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it leads to some real, positive change in how we approach sustainable agriculture!
. It's about time we started listening to the people who actually know what's going down out there in the fields and ranches... I hope they get some solid input from the farmers, that's gotta be worth something 
. This is all about sustainability, which is super important for our planet 
. But, I'm curious to see how they'll make sure everyone gets a fair chance to share their thoughts and opinions during that Q&A session 
. Let's hope it's not just a one-way conversation 
.
Let's get those farmers' voices heard! 
. It's all well and good for the ecosystem, but what about the farmers who need to make a living? They should be part of this plan, you know?
. Like, what if they don't know any better? I mean, have you seen some of these guys at the farmer's market? They think a "sustainable practice" is just slapping a sticker on their water bottle 
. No way, we need experts in there making the decisions, not just some folks with a tractor 
. And what about the environment? Maybe the farmers and ranchers should be working for us, not the other way around 
lets hope we get some real input n shapin' of the strategy 
. This new plan is a huge step forward, not just for those farmers, but for the entire ecosystem of the valley.
