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flag California farmers clash over turning fields into solar farms amid AB 1156 push.

flag California's agricultural sector is divided over converting farmland into solar farms. flag The Imperial Irrigation District and family farm groups oppose the shift, arguing it could harm the food supply and local economies. flag However, Assembly Bill 1156, backed by the solar industry and large farmers, aims to ease penalties for farmers switching from crops to solar farms during water shortages. flag This conflict highlights the broader challenges facing California agriculture, including water scarcity, labor shortages, and rising costs.

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