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Agriculture & Water
Growers, researchers and water districts using AI in orchards and fields, and the water questions every new project raises in the Valley.
Latest in Agriculture & Water
Fresno D1 supervisor runoff: Karbassi, Pacheco say no to AI data centers over water
Sep 29, 2026
A Fresno Bee fact check shows both District 1 supervisor candidates rejecting AI data centers over water concerns. Here’s what that means for growers and towns on the westside.
Experts tell Valley growers: demand water numbers from AI data centers
Aug 30, 2026
At a Thursday webinar, panelists urged Central Valley boards and residents to require clear water-use details, cooling plans, and no NDAs from AI data center developers.
Fresno State to host July 9 launch for Central Valley Supercomputing Center
Jun 25, 2026
Organizers say the new center will give Valley growers, startups, and students access to advanced computing and AI tools. The public launch is set for July 9 at the Fresno State Library.
Group looks to AI for water in the Kern River
May 17, 2026
Bring Back the Kern is using an AI image contest to spotlight the mostly dry Kern River through Bakersfield and to build public support for restoring flows through the city.
Farm Day 2026 in Kern County Showcases New AI Technology
Apr 13, 2026
Kern County’s annual Farm Day brought elementary students to the fairgrounds for hands-on lessons in agriculture, highlighting programmable harvest equipment and the growing role of AI and automation in farming.
Farming the Future: AI in the Central Valley
Apr 13, 2026
Central Valley growers are turning to AI—drones, sensors, and predictive software—to conserve water, address labor shortages, and boost productivity, while local educators and startups build the region’s ag‑tech ecosystem and confront cost, data, and connectivity hurdles.