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Cannon Michael

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I am a 6th generation California farmer in the Central Valley. Interested in collaborative solutions to the problems facing California to create lasting change.

Central California
Joined March 2009
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Cannon Michael
1 year
I have never seen this type of #flood control measure before! Here is how some farmers deal with a breach in the Tulare Lake bottom. I assume they will pile some additional dirt on. #cawater #cawx #farm #agriculture
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Cannon Michael
1 year
As #flood water recedes, the farmer will return and extract the trucks. No filing of insurance claims. He is an upstanding member of his community and was doing his best to protect his investment and local residents.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
For all of those haters and doubters - here is what it looks like now - trees protected as well as community nearby. #cawater #flood #cawx #desperatemeasures #agriculture
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Cannon Michael
1 year
@matt_weiser Not a solution I would endorse but water is flowing onto their property. I assume they evaluated other options. Desperate times I guess. Sometimes you have to react quickly and doubtful anyone was coming to help.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Here is the problem they were facing -
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Cannon Michael
1 year
A photo update from 30 minutes ago - water contained and orchard saved - for now . . . a lot more water is heading into the basin - it's not over yet! May need more trucks!! #cawater #cawx #farm #agriculture
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Cannon Michael
1 year
@matt_weiser Knowing what I know now, this was the best option they had at the time. I made this comment prior to speaking with the farmer. Now that I know the full story I fully endorse what he did for his property and community. Easy to opine from a distance.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
This is the kind of flooding the farmer was trying to prevent. In addition to his orchard, local residents are being impacted.
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SJV Water
1 year
A community east of Porterville was deluged by water from the Tule River. Residents said it happened within 20 minutes and they didn't have any warning. Jesse Vad / SJV Water #sjvstormchatter
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Cannon Michael
10 months
I never thought much about #garlic until we started growing it. Each bulb is trimmed by hand in the field. The clippers use great skill and efficiency to remove the roots and stems. #food doesn't magically show up at the store - many hands are required. #cawater @BowlesFarming
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Another favorite #cawater map - this one doesn't look like a subway map.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
@BHMWXgirl If they don’t get some dirt added the trucks certainly won’t hold.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
@JusGilbert Not my farm or my video - came from a friend of a friend. Have asked to see if there is any interest in sharing.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Tulare Lake doing it's #cawater thing and looking pretty"lake-ish" still. Amazing sight to see. #flood #farm #lake @TulareLake
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Cannon Michael
2 years
Two years ago @carbon_robotics brought their first prototype laser weeder to @BowlesFarming . They were back on the #farm today and have made a lot of progress. #smokinweeds
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Cannon Michael
6 years
This is like some sort of sick #weather joke but it is real! No #rain or #snow in sight. #cawater disaster
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Made a #cawater pilgrimage to the headwaters of the San Joaquin River - bucket list trip for me. Incredibly beautiful and meaningful place. Our #farm has a long connection to the river & so many benefit from this precious water. #environment #communities #agriculture #California
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Cannon Michael
11 months
Made it through my testimony today in front of @NatResources . Still get nervous when speaking in public but doing my best to advocate for #cawater solutions. Thanks for the great support from my team at The Water Authority! @RepBentz @RepHuffman
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Wow - looks like a #cawater firehose is coming our way!!! #cawx - batten down the hatches!!
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Cannon Michael
1 year
You are exactly right - just spoke with the farmer - he was desperate to save his trees - his actions also helped prevent a local community from the floodwaters. Easy to criticize from afar.
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1 year
@Jeff_Aiello @agleader I think folks who don’t farm don’t have the grasp of the the urgency of the flooding (from reading the comments on the original post). Crops are insured not the orchard itself. How dire the situation must be down there to have to resort to doing that.
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Cannon Michael
6 months
#cawater “ghost lake” still around. Not as big as it was but still quite a bit of water left. #tularelake .
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Cannon Michael
3 years
The first night of my life without my mom. I miss her so much.
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Storm impacts on #almonds in NorCal. Always pros and cons for farmers when it come to weather events. #cawater #cawx
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Sad to see the narrative out there that farmers aren't protecting their workers. For us here on the #farm we are doing everything we can to support and protect our people who are vital to our success. Media wants to come here but we are not allowing due to concerns of workers
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Cannon Michael
1 year
@lena_camilletti Not my video and not my farm! A friend sent it to me and I found it fascinating
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Cannon Michael
7 months
I am proud of my middle son, Luke, who is now an instrument-rated #pilot . He worked hard to achieve this certification and is currently working on his commercial rating. #ProudDad
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Always great to see my friend ⁦ @JoeDelBosque ⁩ and advocate for #cawater and California #agriculture . ⁦ @DelBosqueFarms ⁩ is one of the best! We need to keep California family farms farming. High quality food and fiber produced with the highest standards.
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Last cutting of #cilantro for 2020. While we sleep many are at work providing the #food and #fiber we rely on. Thanks to all those who make it happen. ⁦ @BowlesFarming #harvest #cawater
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Want to see where #watermelons from one #farm - @BowlesFarming - in California end up? Our #tech team put this graphic together to show deliveries - width of lines show volumes. Pretty cool to see how we feed others. #cawater #food
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Cannon Michael
3 years
My teenage boys give me a hard time about talking about tomatoes all the time. Youngest one thought this shirt was a fitting Christmas present. lol. Nice that they are all taller than me as well. #norespect #tomatoguy #farm #ag #food #tomato @BowlesFarming #cawater
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Celebrating anything positive at this point. Longest run of my life this morning. Still working on pace but wasn’t pushing. Nice way to start the year.
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Our #irrigation district is cement lining some of our dirt canals on the #farm . While in some areas #seepage can recharge #groundwater , in our area, it impacts #perched groundwater and causes impacts. Lining will #conserve #cawater and improve #soil conditions. A big investment
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Cannon Michael
2 years
For all my #cawater friends - on this date in 1886 - Lux v. Haggin was decided. An important case for water rights history.
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Cannon Michael
4 years
#organic #basil is thriving in the heat on the #farm . #harvest will be soon. @BowlesFarming working hard to transform #cawater into healthy, tasty, #local #food .
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Honored to be reelected as Chairman of the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority Board. I appreciate the opportunity to work with great members who represent communities, agriculture and environmental water use. #cawater collaboration is essential
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Cannon Michael
4 years
What the F*&# is up with 2020! My amazingly talented sister reopens this ice cream shop in the midst of a pandemic and this happens! What kind of person does something like this?! @Janeonfillmore
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Our #garlic crop is looking amazing! Cloves are forming nicely - and smells terrific! Blessed to be able to transform #cawater into #healthy #local #food for many! And it keeps the #vampires away! @BowlesFarming #stinkingrose #breath
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Harvesting #cilantro on the #farm this morning. Transforming #cawater into healthy #local #food . Proud of our team ⁦ @BowlesFarming
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Cannon Michael
5 years
I don't often switch out my #jeans for a tuxedo, but had some fun getting dressed up last night in San Francisco. Honored to have my beautiful wife at my side. I enjoy the #city but want to get back to the #farm . Happy Holidays.
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Cannon Michael
2 years
For land that will be "retired" by #SGMA we need an intelligent plan. Conversion to #habitat corridors planted to #native species will be a component and will reduce #dust , weeds and other issues while providing environmental benefits. #cawater
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Ellen Hanak
2 years
New on the blog: A great interview with Isabel Jones & John Balmes about the dangers of airborne dust in the #SJV – including Valley fever – that includes some useful policy recommendations. Lots of public health impacts, but there are solutions.
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Me and my mom - circa 1976
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Cannon Michael
8 months
Had a great day with Heidi from @valleywater who is my “mentee” from the @WaterEdFdn Water Leaders class. Always enjoy talking #cawater with intelligent young leaders. Applications for the new class are available. #farm #food #compost #agriculture
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Cannon Michael
6 years
After months of work on the #farm we have transformed #cawater into #organic #tomatoes grown on #drip #irrigation powered by #solar . Proud to provide healthy #local #food and create jobs and economic activity. @BowlesFarming #farmtoyou
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Youngest son - taller than me, more hair than me, now driving - damn, I am old. . .!
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Proud of my 17 year old for officially becoming a pilot today! It took a lot of hard work and focus. He is a great young man with a bright future. #ProudDad #pilot #thatsmyboy .
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Cannon Michael
5 years
The importance of #agriculture to the California economy is often downplayed by some detractors. Get the facts with this new report out today - . #food and #fiber creation is a good use of #cawater for a number of reasons. Thanks to @ucanrwater @ucanr
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Proud of this guy! Eldest son is now a graduate of @NYUTischSchool
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Cannon Michael
4 years
So this is what we deal with in #agriculture in addition to everything else. Pretty depressing that people think we are a dump for old possessions, trash and animals. As if there isn’t enough stress right now. #farm #ag #food
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Sobering -
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Proud to be recognized with this #cotton award and to grow an amazing #natural #fiber in a #sustainable way on the #farm . Using #cawater #conservation and #green #solar #energy . #providing #jobs & #benefits for our employees and community. ⁦
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Cannon Michael
3 years
The first cutting of #oregano for 2021. The 3rd year of this field and the crop is beautiful. Transforming #cawater in healthy #food from the #farm . ⁦ @BowlesFarming #herbs - too bad this isn't scratch and sniff - smells great.
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Cultivating our #organic #cilantro here @BowlesFarming on a gloomy day. What is your verdict? "Tastes like soap" or "Love the taste"? For me, it is the latter! #cawater #farm #food #healthy #local
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Cannon Michael
4 years
One of my favorite #flowers from one of our #organic #cotton fields @BowlesFarming . Such a great #natural #fiber - this field is fed with drip #irrigation powered by #solar energy. #cawater transformed on the #farm to make #sustainable #clothing . First flower I gave my wife
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Harvesting #organic #parsley on the #farm today. Grown with #cawater and a lot of skill and care. #local crops from our #farm to you. @BowlesFarming @CCOForganic
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Cannon Michael
5 years
I my rush this morning I didn't attach the picture to go along with my #carrot post! Here they are getting their first official #irrigation of #cawater not in the form of #rain on the farm. For the past 4 plus months, the #rain took care of their needs.
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Cannon Michael
5 years
The obligatory pic (note the #duck tie) in front of the #Cannon Building - my namesake Uncle Joe (3rd great grandpa) was an interesting guy (). Was a great week on the Hill talking #cawater and #collaboration .
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Love watching (and smelling) weeds get zapped here on the #farm . With #labor costs rising we need solutions like automated #weed control robots. ⁦ @carbonrobotics ⁩ - very impressive! #smokeemifyougotem @BowlesFarming #automation #farmtech
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Was an absolute honor to be able to present Frances Mizuno with the "Golden Bucket" award from the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority today! She is an amazing person and has given so much of herself to improving #cawater outcomes - another amazing #womeninwater leader.
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Cannon Michael
5 years
First day of #watermelon #harvest on the #farm today! Stock up for the 4th of July! #local #healthy #food from us to you. #cawater transformation. ⁦ @WatermelonBoard ⁩ ⁦ @BowlesFarming
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Cannon Michael
3 years
I don't want to be the annoying workout posting guy but today I accomplished a goal that I have been working on for a year. Half marathon in under 1:30. Proud that I could do it - now time for some rest! #running #hardwork
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Cannon Michael
2 years
Even on a foggy day, one of our #regenerative #cotton fields sure stands out. #covercrop is growing nicely. Goal is to increase #organic matter and reduce inputs. Thankful to have excellent brand partners working with us on this exciting project @BowlesFarming
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Exciting to transform #cawater into healthy #food . Great to get back out in the fields after so much #rain
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Bowles Farming Co
1 year
Finally dry enough to get to work on the #farm ! #watermelon #planting starts today! These will be ready for your 4th of July celebrations! @WatermelonBoard #food #healthy
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Small town of Dos Palos covered in #hail ! #cawater #cawx Some crazy cells moving around right now.
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Cannon Michael
3 years
We made big investments in #drip #irrigation to conserve #cawater . Then made big investments in #solar to offset energy demand from drip systems. Now in return we have to pay huge amount in repairs due to #copper theft. @BowlesFarming #agcrime @MercedSheriff
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Cannon Michael
5 years
#garlic #harvest here on the #farm today. Very hard work. #cawater turned into #local #food . Make sure to eat garlic with friends!
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Cannon Michael
5 years
For you #cawater history buffs. The program from the 1962 groundbreaking of the San Luis Dam/Reservoir - such a key piece of the #CVP . @ReclamationCVP @Interior @SWC_CAWater @mwdh2o
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Beautiful night watching the #Kern #River . Lots of #cawater flowing.
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Cannon Michael
4 years
While I will miss the lush green of the #carrots in the field, it is so rewarding to start the #harvest after many months of growing the crop. The tops are reincorporated into the #soil which adds organic matter. Proud to transform #cawater into #healthy #local #food .
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Cannon Michael
2 years
Meeting with employees to present 401k options and healthcare benefits provided by @BowlesFarming . We have expanded benefits and increased our contributions for the #health and futures of our employees. #farm #food #ag
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Cannon Michael
3 years
We want our kids to spread their wings and fly - my middle son (17) took this too literally - having him soar over me on his solo flight was quite an experience. Very proud of him but glad he is safely on the ground. #prouddad #myboy #learningtofly
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Cannon Michael
1 year
The #cawater weather nerd in me loves this site - - great #cawx visualization.
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Cannon Michael
5 years
And so it begins. . . 2019 #cotton #planting underway! By #October will be ready for #harvest . Super high quality extra long staple #Pima . #resource #conservation via #drip #irrigation & #solar @PimaCott ⁩ ⁦ @Supima ⁩ ⁦ @CaliCotton ⁩ ⁦ @BedBathBeyond #cawater
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Cannon Michael
2 years
We replaced the turf outside of our office with a garden of native species - still some work left to do but really cool to see a visitor using the new space! #fox #cawater #nativespecies @BowlesFarming
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Rare #snow on the Coast Range to the west of our #farm . I can't remember ever seeing so much accumulation. #cawx #cawater
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Cannon Michael
5 years
I understand that building new or expanding existing #surface #storage is not popular with some #cawater folks but the excuse that these investments are "too expensive" doesn't hold water. If we can build a train to get to LA faster we can invest in storage
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Cannon Michael
1 year
#cawater needs new leadership and thought. The #womeninwater I know bring a needed perspective and approach. I am thankful there are so many incredible women working on the #cawater issues and challenges. Much respect
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Jenny Pierre
1 year
@agleader You are so kind to even start the thread! So proud to be part of this women in water community!
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Harvesting #oregano on the #farm this morning. One of the many #herbs being grown this year - all legal! Turning #cawater into tasty ingredients for many to use. @BowlesFarming
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Cannon Michael
5 years
Pretty cool honor bestowed upon the @BowlesFarming #garlic from our 2019 #harvest . Only the best garlic can be braided and ours was selected by our partners braiding team who had a lot of choices. Proud of our team here - converting #cawater into #local #food & #fiber
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Proud to present the Golden Bucket award to a #cawater legend - Curtis Creel who is retiring. A great legacy of collaboration and service. @SWC_CAWater #Kern @jenbenthehen @ReclamationCVP @8thGenCA
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Knocking down the cover crop on our #regenerative #cotton plot to get ready for planting in a week or so. Will be interesting to see what we learn from this project. #covercrop #sustainability #carbon #healthysoil @CSUChicoRegenAg @BowlesFarming #cawater
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Cannon Michael
3 years
The intersection of "Regenerative" and "Conventional" farming practices @BowlesFarming . The start of a 3-year trial to see how different approaches impact #soil #health , inputs and productivity. Stay tuned! #farm #ag #food #fiber #regenerative @CSUChicoRegenAg #cotton
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Cannon Michael
4 years
Sending some #watermelons to ⁦ @mercedfoodbank ⁩ in time for the long weekend. #cawater transformed into #local #food for many. ⁦ @BowlesFarming #agriculture
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Cannon Michael
7 years
#Harvesting #onions here on the #farm . Putting #cawater to work and transforming it into #food . Glad it is a bit cooler these days.
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Cannon Michael
3 years
As the sun goes down the work begins in the #onion #harvest here @BowlesFarming . Field lit by moveable lighting for safety as work continues through the night. Cooler temps for this hand labor. #carrot #irrigation in the background. Putting in work to provide #food .
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Cannon Michael
2 years
The sad reality for many farms - people come and help themselves to what we grow on the #farm . Nonviolent crime isn't punished so little fear of repercussions. People dump trash and animals - steal copper wire from pumps and solar - pretty depressing at times. Lack of respect
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Bowles Farming Co
2 years
These folks stealing our #watermelons and posting on ⁦ @tiktok_us ⁩. Pretty frustrating. The effort and #cawater that went into producing this #food to result in this. As a nonviolent crime there are few repercussions. A sad day for us on the #farm and sad commentary
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Some good #cawater news!
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Dr. Daniel Swain
3 years
Looks like the wetter option is winning out in the ensembles for the next couple of weeks! Precipitation over the next 10-14 days is now looking like it'll be near to above average for late Dec/early Jan! Some heavy precip even possible across NorCal at times--stay tuned. #CAwx
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Cannon Michael
3 years
Welcome to the world baby #cotton ! You are not just any cotton - you are the finest in the world - #Pima ! One day you will be a luxurious sheet or fashionable garment. #cawater will transform you along with warm days and capable hands! Looking forward to watching you grow!
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Cannon Michael
8 years
Checking #carrot crop today with my assistant - great day on the #farm . #cawater #food #ag
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Cannon Michael
1 year
Interesting to review - off to a good start - still below average - below last year as well - #cawater #cawx #rain #precip
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Cannon Michael
2 years
Anyone taking bets on this #drought buster? @Weather_West @805Weather @RobMayeda - will this #cawater #cawx event verify?
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Cannon Michael
4 years
We have removed all seating from our breakroom - a place where we have congregated every morning for decades to plan the day ahead. Moving to the larger shop area where we can observe proper social distancing to keep everyone healthy and safe. #farm #ag #COVID19 @BowlesFarming
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