Coachella to host agricultural event Thursday at city’s library
City News Service
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella officials will host an updated program focused on agriculture in the Coachella Valley Thursday at the city’s library.
The free event will be held from 7-11:30 a.m. Thursday at 1500 Sixth St.
The city partnered with Growing Coachella Valley, a nonprofit organization designed to protect water and other resources essential for the region’s agricultural industry and economic development, to produce Ag Vision, formerly known as Coachella Valley Ag Summit.
The program will address topics including innovation, sustainability and the future of farming, officials said.
“Agriculture has been a mainstay in the Coachella Valley for over 100 years,” said Janell Percy, the nonprofit’s executive director. “Ag Vision will bring farmers, legislators, community leaders and others interested in local food production to discuss how we can keep farming for another 100 years.”
The event will feature a panel of law enforcement and leaders from local farming establishments among other people, along with a Q&A portion, and will be moderated by George Tudor of Tudor Ranches.
“As the daughter of farm workers, I know how deeply agriculture shapes our community and economy. The industry’s resilience and workforce continue to drive Coachella forward and remind us of the essential role it play’s in our city’s future,” Councilwoman Denise Delgado said.
The event will be also be live-streamed on the city’s YouTube channel.