John Duarte’s “plow a field, go to jail” struggle with Feds makes LA Times

The Los Angeles Times has become the first mainstream media source to cover John Duarte’s harassment by the U.S. Corps of Engineers following his attempt to plant a wheat crop on his land in Tehama County in 2012.

Worth Reading

The article is in today’s LA Times and worth reading: A land-use case that’s enough to furrow a farmer’s brow.

The Times article is a good, concise summary of events and worth your time to read.

In-Depth Coverage Available

In-depth coverage and more extensive details about the case can be found in WII articles, below.

• Plow Field, Go To Jail? Feds Threaten John Duarte. He Slugs Back (maps)
  

• Duarte Goes On Offensive In Battle with Feds. Outcome May Affect Vineyards, Other Ag

• Duarte wins a round against the Corps of Engineers, judge OKs new charges

• Vineyards at risk (as well as most anything you eat): You’ll be shocked by this video on how the Feds are harassing a farmer for plowing his field