by Agricultural Council | Aug 29, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
As the final day of 2025 legislative activity in the State Capitol nears on September 12, the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees took center stage today holding hearings to release decisions on over 600 bills. The actions taken determine whether bills move...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 15, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
As legislators conclude their summer recess and return to the State Capitol on August 18, the countdown to the September 12 adjournment begins. Meanwhile, priorities abound in the food and agriculture space. Notably, Ag Council has been involved in negotiations on...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 11, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Photo L-R: Rick Tomlinson w/the CA Strawberry Commission, Melissa Koshlaychuk w/Western Growers Assoc., & Emily Rooney w/Ag Council — Ag Council President Emily Rooney recently testified at a meeting of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 11, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Two climate reporting measures are moving forward in the state regulatory process, SB 253 and SB 261. Both bills passed the Legislature and were signed into law in 2023. Initially, there was a temporary delay in the implementation of SB 253 and SB 261. However, the...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 6, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
On June 5, the State Legislature concluded its “House of Origin” deadline week. Some measures stalled due to opposition while others passed and move to the other house for further consideration. Actions taken this week include “House of Origin”...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 5, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
For two years, Ag Council has worked with three outstanding regional coordinators in implementing the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Specialty Crop Workforce Development Program (SCWDP). This forward-thinking initiative is a USDA...
