by Agricultural Council | Dec 15, 2022 | Advocacy in Action, In the Know Newsletter
In partnership with multiple associations, Ag Council announces the launch of a website to access information about the new California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program created by the State of California. Many of those who supply and provide...
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 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...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 3, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
Governor Gavin Newsom made final decisions on legislation last week to meet a September 30 deadline to sign or veto bills. Read more about Ag Council’s positions on key legislation and the outcomes of those bills below. Legislators sent the governor 1,166 bills in...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 27, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
This evening, Governor Gavin Newsom signed The Buy American Food Act, SB 490, by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced). The Buy American Food Act is Ag Council’s sponsored bill to support California farmers, food processors and workers by ensuring taxpayer funds are used...
