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CA ACR119

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

6/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Beth Gaines

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 21, 2012, as California Agriculture Day and the week of March 4-10, 2012, as National Agriculture Week
  • Establishes the 2012 theme as "Know Your California Farmer" to encourage Californians to recognize and celebrate farmers
  • Recognizes California's agricultural achievements, including 60+ consecutive years as the nation's number one agricultural state and production of more than 400 crop and livestock products
  • Highlights that California agriculture accounts for approximately 50 percent of the nation's fruits, vegetables, and nuts and generates more than $14 billion in agricultural exports annually
  • Notes that each agricultural worker today provides for more than 100 people, compared to just 13 in 1947, demonstrating increased agricultural productivity

Legislative Description

California Agriculture Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 52, Statutes of 2012.

6/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules3/5/2012

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