June 21, 2019

It’s Podcast Friday! Listen In for the Latest from Sacramento Have you heard this week’s podcast?  Ag Council’s latest Capitol Farm Connection podcast focuses on budget activities in the State Capitol, including the status of the safe drinking water effort in...

June 12, 2019

State Budget to Address Safe Drinking Water Needs in California Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leadership negotiated a mechanism to address safe drinking water for all Californians, and it is included in the state budget.  A continuous appropriation to ensure...

May 12, 2019

  Gov. Newsom Releases Budget Revision & Increases Funding for Ag in the Cap & Trade Investment Plan More advocacy work needed to support key programs Governor Gavin Newsom released the May budget revision today and held a press conference providing...

March 21, 2019

Ag Council Launches Capitol Farm Connection Podcast Ag Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Capitol Farm Connection podcast featuring discussions about state policy issues facing the agricultural community in California. “We are excited to launch this...

March 15, 2019

Ag Council Celebrates Centennial Ag Council’s Annual Meeting, held March 4-5 in Monterey, marked a historic event this year as the organization celebrated 100 years of advocating on behalf of farmers and farmer-owned businesses in the state legislative and regulatory...

March 6, 2019

Ag Council Recognizes Karen Ross with the California Cultivator Award This week, Ag Council awarded California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross the prestigious 2019 California Cultivator Award during Ag Council’s 100th Annual Meeting and...