Sunflower Selfie Seekers Are Causing Problems For Solano County Farms
DIXON (CBS13) – Farmers are voicing their concerns as more people are stopping to take selfies in Solano County sunflower fields.
According to the Solano County Sheriff's Office, several properties have recently seen an increase in visitors. Deputies say people are stopping on the side of the road to get out and take selfies in the sunflower fields, causing traffic congestion.
How far is too far for a selfie? Farmers in Solano County say tresspassing and crop damage at their sunflower fields has become a nuisance. They say people ignore their no trespassing signs. Deputies remind ppl this is a misdemeanor @CBSSacramento #sunflower pic.twitter.com/Miz1a22ocZ
— Anna Twomey (@TwomeyMedia) July 2, 2019
Just this past weekend, a sunflower field near Dixon had a steady stream of visitors who came to take selfies.
With some people even driving into the fields to take photos, deputies say several property owners have told them they are worried for their crops and property.
If you're going to do it, this is the selfie farmers who own the Dixon sunflower fields want you to take. Away from the crops, not inside them. Not touching the crops, just in front of them. They understand the location is beautiful but they want respect @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/bwQUEHNQDC
— Anna Twomey (@TwomeyMedia) July 2, 2019
The sheriff's office would like to remind people that farmers have every right to ask people to stay off their private property.