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CA AB1891
Bill
Status
8/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marty Block
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AI Summary
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Reestablishes the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program under the University of California Regents to support competitive grants for research and education on sustainable agricultural practices including organic methods, biological control, and integrated pest management.
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Authorizes the UC President to establish a Program Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee to recommend program goals, review grant applications for scientific merit, and provide guidance on sustainable agriculture issues.
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Eligible applicants for competitive grants include individuals affiliated with public and private institutions of higher education and nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, with preference given to projects featuring field evaluation and measurable progress toward sustainability goals.
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Requires all grant applications to undergo peer review for scientific merit and authorizes the program to fund instruction, demonstrations, publications, and management of UC farmlands dedicated to long-term sustainable agriculture research.
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Establishes the program using existing University of California resources without requiring biennial legislative reporting on program activities.
Legislative Description
Sustainable agriculture research and education.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 200, Statutes of 2010.
8/27/2010