Satewide farmiand protection is fragmented, limited Policies and laws protecting farmiand are often inadequate to counter development pressures.

Conflicts arise on the urban fringe The differing views of urban resídents and farmers on the purpose of farmland often lead to conflict.

North Bay leads Central Valley in protecting farmiand Citizens and local governments in the San Francisco North Bay Area are more aggressive in halting farmland conversion and in preserving open space.