WHAT'S NEW IN FOOD & AG POLICY
Get the latest in local food and agricultural policy, including updates on state and national bills of concern to family farms, hot topics in sustainable ag legislation and calls to action.
CAFF’s 2023 Policy Priorities
In the Fall of 2022 we embarked on our annual intensive farmer listening process, organizing over a dozen multilingual farmer gatherings, distributing our online survey
Family Farms React to Governor’s Proposed Budget, Major Cuts
Sacramento, CA -— Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 state budget proposal which maintains essential drought relief but threatens cuts to infrastructure investments
USDA Halts Almond Board Rule Change & Saves Direct Market Farmers
Today the USDA halted an Almond Board rule change that would have prohibited direct online sales of raw almonds, which farmers had previously been pursuing
Significant Investments & Drought Relief for Family Farmers in State Budget
This week, the California State Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of budget bills that include significant investments in drought relief for
Landmark CA Groundwater policy neglects small, underrepresented farmers
The most consequential groundwater policy in California history has so far failed to include small and underrepresented farmers, according to a new report. Passed in
Full Report: SGMA & Underrepresented Farmers
The below report, produced by Clean Water Action, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), Civic Well, UCANR, and the Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability,