He cautioned farmers about turning to government for a quick fix that would expand government's role in agricultural policy. Our problems are not solved by government hand-outs. They're not solved when agriculture is sold out in trade agreements. We need effective trade policy that creates opportunities for our farmers in markets around the globe. We need sound economic and agricultural policy that strengthens free enterprise on our farms and ranches, not government policy that stifles economic growth and opportunity.
Water supply is only one of many crises facing California.
There's not enough water to go around, Pauli said. There's not enough electrical energy either. Our state faces a serious energy crisis. Prices for gasoline, diesel fuel and natural gas have risen. Electricity rates are high and are going higher in the coming months.