SHOBE: Families and farmers deserve priority in California’s climate future

SHOBE: Families and farmers deserve priority in California’s climate future

Climate change is not a distant threat. It’s a daily reality affecting the health, food supply, and livelihoods of all Californians. The farmers and ranchers I work with are acutely facing the worsening effects of climate change. In recent years, floods have washed away farms, extreme heat waves have decimated harvests, and wildfires have damaged crops and killed livestock. These climate impacts are driving up the cost of food for everyone. That…