Sacramento, Water Policy, and What Dairy Farmers Need to Know

In this episode of Seen & Herd, Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh joins the show for a wide-ranging policy and advocacy update. The conversation covers California’s growing budget deficit, key legislative priorities impacting dairy farmers, and the ongoing fight to secure funding for water quality and groundwater recharge projects. Anja also breaks down Governor Newsom’s new statewide water plan and what it could mean for agriculture.

The episode also addresses a rise in activist activity targeting dairies, including protests, drone surveillance, and staged campaigns, and what farmers should do if they see suspicious behavior.

To report a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), click here.