UC will teach farm conservation in Valley

To furthermore its goals, the institute will create an awareness campaign aimed at the general public, private business and environmental groups. It will as well continue to study the best available practices and make that information available to farmers.

"This is not going to be business as usual anymore," Mitchell said. "And it's not just about making a profit; it is about optimizing yields and looking at the sustainability of our production methods."

SACRAMENTO – Valley residents and businesses will have more time to digest and comment on thousands of pages of environmental reports for how high-speed trains will affect the region.