by Agricultural Council | Nov 12, 2021 | In the Know Newsletter
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications from farmers and ranchers for the Healthy Soils Program through February 25, 2022. The Healthy Soils Program provides incentives for on-farm conservation practices that...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 30, 2021 | In the Know Newsletter, Podcast
Capitol Farm Connection Podcast Covers Labor Bill – AB 616 In an informative podcast episode covering a challenging labor measure in the State Legislature, Emily and Tricia review AB 616 (Stone) and discuss the reasons why Ag Council opposes the bill.AB 616...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 30, 2021 | Advocacy in Action, In the Know Newsletter, Podcast
Ag & Zero Emission Vehicles During the height of the pandemic and wildfire season, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order in 2020 to phase out gasoline-powered cars, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and create an economy around Zero Emission Vehicles...
by Agricultural Council | Feb 1, 2021 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Newsom Releases Budget Plan How is agriculture impacted by the proposal? Governor Gavin Newsom recently released a $227.2 billion 2021-22 state budget framework emphasizing COVID-19 response funds, including $372 million to distribute and administer vaccines for...
by Agricultural Council | Feb 1, 2021 | In the Know Newsletter
by Emily Rooney, Ag Council presidentPublished on Jan. 12, 2021 The essence of resilience is the ability to recover after difficulties or severe challenges. What we saw in Washington, D.C. last week demonstrates not only the fragility – but also the resiliency...
by Agricultural Council | Jan 12, 2021 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council Announces Virtual Annual Mtg. on March 10, 2021 Ag Council is excited to announce that our 102nd Annual Meeting will be held via a virtual format on March 10, 2021. Please save March 10 on your calendar and more details will be forthcoming soon. Though our...
