by Agricultural Council | May 11, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council President Emily Rooney spoke in support of state funding for canal infrastructure repairs during a press conference this week, along with agricultural leaders and a bipartisan group of legislators led by Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger), as well as...
by Agricultural Council | May 2, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter, Podcast
Don’t Miss the Latest Podcast Improving the Buy American provision for school food purchases –The newest Capitol Farm Connection podcast focuses on legislation sponsored by Ag Council to strengthen Buy American policies for public school food...
by Agricultural Council | Apr 20, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Buy American bill passes Senate Education Committee –Legislation sponsored by Ag Council to strengthen Buy American policies for public school food purchases was approved by the Senate Education Committee today. The bill, SB 1308, is authored by Senator Anna...
by Agricultural Council | Apr 15, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council’s podcast dives into Gov. Newsom’s Drought Executive Order –With severe drought on the minds of many, the latest Capitol Farm Connection episode covers Gov. Newsom’s drought executive order (EO). Emily and Tricia walk through the provisions...
by Agricultural Council | Apr 8, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
CARB to Develop Forklift Regulation Concept Discussions Underway In an effort to meet California’s air quality and greenhouse gas reduction goals, Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20 directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to achieve 100 percent zero...
by Agricultural Council | Mar 28, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Newsom Announces Water Conservation Executive Order Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order (EO) to “bolster regional conservation efforts” amid severe drought. The EO tasks local water suppliers with activating their drought...
