Farm Bureau Friday

In this episode of Farm Bureau Friday, Bill Penney of the Turlock Irrigation District breaks down Project Nexus, a first-of-its-kind effort to install solar panels over irrigation canals.

Developed with UC Merced and state partners, the project aims to conserve water while generating renewable energy without taking farmland out of production. Early results point to reduced evaporation, minimal operational impact and fewer issues with aquatic vegetation. 
The conversation also looks at what’s next and whether solar canals could scale across California.

What is Farm Bureau Friday?

Farm Bureau Friday brings you conversations at the heart of agriculture. Each week, members of our team sit down with voices from across the California Farm Bureau community—leaders, advocates, educators and changemakers—to talk about the issues, innovations and stories shaping ag today and tomorrow.

This is a collaborative podcast between MyAgLife and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau.