by Agricultural Council | Nov 30, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council announces a request for proposals (RFP) from individuals interested in developing agricultural career pathways at California Community Colleges. Ag Council seeks to fill three regional director positions to implement the Agricultural Workforce Development...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 17, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
On November 16, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the 2022 Scoping Plan, which serves as a blueprint as the state moves toward a 2045 carbon neutrality goal. What is the Scoping Plan? The Scoping Plan outlines a path to reduce air pollution by 71...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 26, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Soak up knowledge from Sites Project Authority Executive Director Jerry Brown (no relation to former Gov. Jerry Brown) in the newest Capitol Farm Connection podcast. Jerry discusses the timeline, funding, as well as the water supply and environmental benefits of the...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 19, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
With Californians facing high inflation and economic uncertainty, Ag Council urges members to OPPOSE Proposition (Prop.) 30 on the California ballot. The measure is a tax increase to benefit rideshare company Lyft and is being presented to voters under the guise of a...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 7, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
Ag Council President Emily Rooney was honored with the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award on October 6 in Fresno. The award recognizes accomplished alumni who are devoted to serving their community in a variety of ways and seeks...