by Agricultural Council | Jan 11, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Gavin Newsom released a 2023-24 state budget plan on January 10 in the face of what he calls a “modest shortfall” projected at $22.5 billion. To address the budget deficit, a series of funding delays, reductions, government efficiency improvements, fund...
by Agricultural Council | Jan 6, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Registration is open for Ag Council’s 104th Annual Meeting to be held March 29-30, 2023 at the Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA. We invite our members and friends to join us. CoBank’s Pacific West Customer Meeting begins the afternoon of March 30 after the...
by Agricultural Council | Jan 4, 2023 | Advocacy in Action, In the Know Newsletter
The California Energy Commission (CEC) is soliciting applications for the Food Production Investment Program (FPIP), which is a matching state grant helping California food processors implement energy efficient technologies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
by Agricultural Council | Jan 3, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) released guidance regarding the implementation of AB 2183 (known to many as “card check”) on December 28. Under the ALRB guidance, employers can register to enter into a labor peace compact under the new labor code...
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 | Dec 9, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
To protect domestic wells, provide drought relief, and create flexibility within the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) process, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering a new, short-term land fallowing program in certain Groundwater...
