July 11, 2019

Safe Drinking Water Bill Passes Legislature Measure Awaits Governor’s Signature After a tremendous advocacy effort, the Legislature recently approved a landmark bill to establish the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund and ensure a long-term funding mechanism...

June 28, 2019

It’s Podcast Friday! Capitol Farm Connection’s Latest Podcast Features an Interview with FFA State President Carlyn Marsh Take a listen to the Capitol Farm Connection podcast as Ag Council President Emily Rooney interviews newly elected 2019-2020 FFA State President...

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...