Speech Transcribed

Agriculture in California

 

“California’s agriculture operates on a scale that few regions in the world can match. Our farms span multiple climates, produce year‑round, and feed both domestic and international markets across virtually every food category.”

"As the world progresses from IT into an era of AT (agricultural technology) - our citizens deserve access to a quality of life, in terms of the foods we eat and the quality of natural medicines derived from the land. California must become the leader during this transformational time." 

Strategic Infrastructure

“This isn’t just a collection of farms—it’s strategic infrastructure. Planning must go beyond county borders, beyond individual commodities, and beyond election cycles. We need to integrate land use, water management, labor, processing, and transportation into a single statewide approach that prioritizes sustained output and reliable market access.”

Tribal and Non‑Tribal Collaboration

“Tribal lands make up a substantial—and today, underutilized—portion of California’s agricultural landscape. Because they operate under sovereign governance, they can offer flexibility, long‑term planning, and regional coordination when we engage them correctly. Non‑tribal producers, meanwhile, already operate at scale and form the backbone of our current output. A true statewide strategy must account for both and create practical, enforceable mechanisms for collaboration.”

Operational Coordination

“That means coordinated water strategies, shared processing and cold‑storage facilities, aligned transportation routes, and seamless port access—all geared toward export‑focused production planning. These are operational challenges, not philosophical debates. Without alignment in these areas, California will continue to under perform relative to its enormous capacity.”

Global Context

“Global food demand is rising while supply in many regions is becoming less predictable. California can expand its role by emphasizing consistency, volume, and reliability. To do that we must reduce fragmentation between jurisdictions, improve coordination among producers, and align state agencies around concrete production outcomes.”

Conclusion

“Re‑establishing California as a major global agricultural supplier isn’t a symbolic goal—it’s an economic and strategic decision. It strengthens rural and tribal economies, supports jobs across the entire supply chain, and reinforces our position in international trade. Achieving that vision will require discipline, coordination, and sustained attention to execution.”

"It would be a wonderful sight to see Scott as Governor of California leading the way, maximizing the development of  AT(Agricultural Technology),  While I am a computer scientist, I remain committed to the success of this vision, because my father was an agricultural scientist who dedicated his life to helping the farmers with bank loans and timely knowledge".  Advisor