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CA AB1632

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard Gordon

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 47000 of the Food and Agricultural Code to encourage the Department of Food and Agriculture to assist in organizing community supported agriculture marketing
  • Adds community supported agriculture to the list of direct marketing forms the department should help producers organize, alongside certified farmers' markets, field retail stands, and farm stands
  • Maintains existing provisions that the department provide technical advice on marketing methods and regulatory compliance for direct marketing programs
  • Reaffirms legislative findings that direct marketing benefits both agricultural producers and consumers through alternative sales channels and access to fresh, California-grown products

Legislative Description

Agricultural product marketing: community supported

Last Action

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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