Read Sammy Roth's 2018 article on Mike Abatti's desert kingdom. www.desertsun.com/in-depth/tec...

In the California desert, a farm baron is building a water and energy empire

The full story of Mike Abatti's influence over the desert's Colorado River water, agriculture and energy hasn't been told. Until now.

Ok, now it gets worse. Energy too!? More people should know his name.

"family farm"