CA AR102

Designates October as California Farmer and Farmworker Month in perpetuity to honor farmers and farmworkers' contributions to food supply and the state's economy.

Recognizes that California's agricultural sector supports 1,200,000 jobs and generates $263 billion in total revenue for the state.

Acknowledges that California produces over 400 crops, providing one-third of the nation's vegetables and two-thirds of its fruits and nuts.

Notes that California farmers donate over 160,000,000 pounds of food annually to food banks and provide approximately 1,000,000 meals per day through schools, hotels, and restaurants.

Highlights that farmers and farmworkers maintained food supply operations throughout the 2020 pandemic while supporting retailers, distributors, and food banks.