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Land Use

Protecting California’s farmland and open spaces is critical to the future of agriculture. As development pressures grow and land use policies evolve, farmers and ranchers face increasing challenges in maintaining productive operations.

Williamson Act

In an effort to balance the protection of California's agricultural economy and the nation's food security with the need for renewable-energy production—specifically, solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical energy—the Legislature approved Senate Bill 618 by Senator Lois Wolk (Chapter 596, Statutes of 2011).

Sustainable Ag Land Conservation

The SALC Program protects at-risk agricultural lands from sprawl development in order to promote growth within existing jurisdictions, ensure open space remains available, and support an agricultural economy. It does so through Planning grants and Agricultural Conservation Acquisition grants.

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