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The Future of Western Water with Dan Keppen | Almond Alert EP02
On this episode of the Almond Alert podcast, Aubrey Bettencourt hosts Dan Keppen, Executive Director of Family Farm Alliance, about the future of Western water.
The Family Farm Alliance advocates for family farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, and allied industries in 17 Western states to ensure the availability of reliable, affordable irrigation water needed to produce the world’s food, fiber, and fuel.
You can support Family Farm Alliance or find out more information by going to their website: FamilyFarmAlliance.org
00:18 - Introduction to Dan Keppen.
03:21 - The Family Farm Alliance’s beginnings.
04:41 - Keying in on the Western state’s water status:
Federal Water Projects and Water Management.
08:39 - The Farmer Lobbyists -
The Family Farm Alliance has perfected the prioritization and messaging around water issues; then listing items needed to amend the identified problem.
13:10 - Using influence to help direct Federal dollars to aid Western water
20:53 - How can the agriculture community better communicate with the consumer?
29:52 - How the upcoming election affects Western water.
32:47 - Inside look at inter-agency communication and coordination.
38:06 - Final thoughts.
The Almond Alert Podcast is hosted by Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance.
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On this episode of the Almond Alert podcast, Aubrey Bettencourt hosts Dan Keppen, Executive Director of Family Farm Alliance, about the future of Western water.
The Family Farm Alliance advocates for family farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, and allied industries in 17 Western states to ensure the availability of reliable, affordable irrigation water needed to produce the world’s food, fiber, and fuel.
You can support Family Farm Alliance or find out more information by going to their website: FamilyFarmAlliance.org
00:18 - Introduction to Dan Keppen.
03:21 - The Family Farm Alliance’s beginnings.
04:41 - Keying in on the Western state’s water status:
Federal Water Projects and Water Management.
08:39 - The Farmer Lobbyists -
The Family Farm Alliance has perfected the prioritization and messaging around water issues; then listing items needed to amend the identified problem.
13:10 - Using influence to help direct Federal dollars to aid Western water
20:53 - How can the agriculture community better communicate with the consumer?
29:52 - How the upcoming election affects Western water.
32:47 - Inside look at inter-agency communication and coordination.
38:06 - Final thoughts.
The Almond Alert Podcast is hosted by Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance.
To learn more or become a member of the Almond Alliance, visit AlmondAlliance.org.
Follow us on Social Media
Spotify
Apple Podcast
Youtube - Almond Alliance
Youtube - What’s Shakin’ Playlist
Youtube - Almond Alert Podcast Playlist
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