On this episode of Seen & Herd, Aubrey Bettencourt, President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, and Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, discuss the LandFlex Program. They discuss the success of the program’s first phase and its expansion into a second phase.

The program aims to provide flexibility to farmers, particularly during droughts and floods, and focuses on groundwater recharge. They mention the importance of flood protection and mitigation, as well as the involvement of various organizations in providing technical assistance.

In the second phase, the program introduces some changes, such as a competitive selection process for grant awards and a focus on recharge. They emphasize that applying to the program does not have any negative consequences, and farmers can opt out if the program doesn’t suit their needs. Anja also clarifies some misunderstandings about the program.