September 25, 2019

Food Production Investment Program Accepting Grant Applications The California Energy Commission is soliciting applications for the Food Production Investment Program (FPIP). The program helps California food processors utilize cap-and-trade funds to reduce greenhouse...

September 20, 2019

It’s Podcast Friday! Meet Sun-Maid President & CEO Harry Overly Did you miss Ag Council’s Capitol Farm Connection podcast last week featuring Harry Overly, president & CEO of Sun-Maid? If so, be sure to listen by clicking HERE. Ag Council President...

September 19, 2019

The Legislature Adjourned – What Happened? Listen to Ag Council’s Podcast to Find Out! In latest Capitol Farm Connection podcast episode, Ag Council’s team covers the flurry of policy activity in the State Capitol prior to the Legislature’s recent...

September 16, 2019

Gov. Newsom Plans to Veto SB 1 Ag Council Commends Governor for Announcing this Impending Veto Hours after SB 1 (Atkins) passed the State Legislature and legislators adjourned for the year, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday that he will veto the measure....

September 14, 2019

Legislature Concludes Work & Adjourns for the Year Despite Bipartisan Objections – SB 1 Approved by Assembly & Senate With legislative activity running until about 3 a.m. in the State Capitol this morning, SB 1 (Atkins) passed both the Assembly and...

September 9, 2019

Packaging Bills Await Fate in State Legislature The final week of legislative activity before adjournment is upon us and sweeping legislation regarding single-use packaging awaits consideration on the State Senate floor in the form of AB 1080 (Gonzalez), while an...