Farmer Faces $2.8 Million Fine for… Plowing His Field! Written by Reid Rosenthal on October 2, 2017 · Have a comment? A California farmer is facing $2.8 million in fines for plowing his field and planting wheat without a permit. John Duarte of Duarte Nursery is David going up against Goliath, just like ranchers, farmers and natural health product makers. His case could set a dangerous precedent that would require farmers to obtain expensive and time-consuming […] Continue reading here »