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.
ACTION ALERT: Last chance to prevent funding cuts to small farm programs & demand winter storm relief
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Family Farmers React to Gov’s Budget, Urge Re-investments in Local Food, Equitable Flood Relief
Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 May Revision Budget proposal. While we commend the Governor for addressing the devastating effects of climate change on the
Local Food Producers Bill
The Local Food Producers Bill, if passed, will help identify and create a legal definition for “Local Food Producers”, independently-owned farms operated on less than
Cooperative Farm Equipment Program Proposed by CA Legislator
[SACRAMENTO, CA] – Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) has introduced AB 552 which would create a new program to increase equipment access for small and mid-scale
Sign on Today: Cooperative Tool Sharing Bill
SIGN ON TODAY! Summary Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and the California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) are sponsoring AB 552 to create the
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