Note sull'episodio
In 21 days, the California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force will release a report of recommendations for the Governor on how to increase “land equity” across our state. But, while the task force claims it is working to help right historical injustices and support socially disadvantaged farmers, their recommendations are nothing short of racial discrimination and further regulatory burden. We are peeling back all the layers today and exposing the very dangerous and radical agenda being proposed to our Legislature, and instead calling on our lawmakers to support current farmers, regardless of their identity or race.
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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/identity-politics-destroy-california-farming
Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:18 What is Land Equity?
04:19 – 17:02 Preliminary Report Recommendations
17:03 – 25:22 How to Think About Land-Back Policies
25:23 – 28:36 Hidden Race-Based Discrimination
28:37 – 33:28 Current Challenges Facing California Farmers