by Agricultural Council | Oct 12, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Brown Decides Fate of Legislation Over the Weekend With October 11 the last day for Governor Jerry Brown to sign or veto legislation this year, the fate of hundreds of bills pending on the governor’s desk was decided over the weekend. In the end, the governor...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 7, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
Almond & Dairy Tour with Asm. Alejo & Karina Alejo Ag Council was pleased to host Assemblyman Luis Alejo (D-Watsonville) and his wife Karina Cervantes Alejo, who is running for the 30th Assembly District seat, for tours with our members in the dairy and almond...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 24, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
Assemblywoman Irwin Visits Rice Harvest in Butte County Ag Council member, Butte County Rice Growers Association (BUCRA), hosted Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), in Richvale for a tour on September 17 during rice harvest. Assemblywoman Irwin graciously...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 12, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
“That’s a Wrap” for the Legislature On September 11, the California State Legislature wrapped up the 2015 regular session with the Assembly concluding after midnight, and the Senate finishing-up just prior to the Assembly. As usual, it was a dramatic ending, with one...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 2, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
End of Legislative Session Brings Leadership Changes With the end of the legislative session fast approaching on September 11, the State Capitol is full of activity. Sometimes amidst the hectic end of the session, along with the consideration of bills, comes...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 26, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
We’ve Heard You When I took over as President of Agricultural Council of California (Ag Council) in 2010, I made a commitment to our members to grow the association. To that end, we have experienced membership growth each year for the last four years. As part of this...