California’s Farmland Solar Shift | Fresno News

California just took a bold step toward clean energy by passing a bill that lets farmers convert dry farmland into solar farms — potentially flipping a 60-year-old policy focused on crop production. Supporters see it as a win for water conservation and renewable power, but critics, especially from the San Joaquin Valley, fear it could gut protections for prime farmland and lure landowners away from farming even where water is plentiful. The fate of this controversial legislation now rests with Governor Newsom, as California grapples with the high-stakes clash between agriculture and climate goals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ca8d9b44b684eec