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Why tech billionaires are buying up California farmland

Jul 14, 2024

New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty joins the show to discuss Silicon Valley billionaires buying up California farmland, leading to the displacement of farmers. The episode covers the controversies, land acquisition process, community decisions, and future plans regarding the California Forever project.

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Conor Dougherty

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Tech billionaires buying farmland for housing developments displaces farmers in Solano County.

California Forever's ambitious urban development project in rural Solano County faces resistance and legal battles.

Deep dives

Jan Sramik and the Origin of California Forever Project

Jan Sramik, the head of California Forever, hails from the Czech Republic with a background that blends finance and startups. His journey led him to Eastern Solano County, where he envisioned building a new city. By quietly purchasing vast amounts of rural land through Flannery Associates, he embarked on an ambitious development project that stirred controversy and legal battles.

Intro

2min

Land Acquisition and Controversies in Eastern Solano County

15min

Discussion on potential vote and consequences for a significant landowner in California

2min

Tech billionaires' impact on California farmland ownership and farming practices

2min

Community Decisions on California Farmland and Future Plans

2min

‘California Forever’ is a project developed by Jan Sramek to create a new housing community in the farmland of Solano County, CA. The idea, an answer to the criticism that Silicon Valley only develops apps, means that many farmers in Solano County will be bought out or pushed out of their homes. New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty joins the show to tell us why and how it’s happening.

Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Conor Dougherty.

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Why tech billionaires are buying up California farmland

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jan Sramik and the Origin of California Forever Project

Goals and Controversies of California Forever

Impacts on Agriculture and Community Response

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