A California farmer faces a nearly $3 million fine for plowing his field without first getting a permit. As Capital Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports, a trial begins this week to determine whether the fines are appropriate for violating the federal Clean Water Act.
Trial Begins For California Farmer Fined $MIllions For Plowing His Field
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