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CA AR89

Resolution

Status

Passed

8/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Susan Eggman

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 18, 2020 as California Agriculture Day and recognizes March 24, 2020 as National Agriculture Day
  • California has been the top agricultural state for over 60 consecutive years, producing more than 400 crop and livestock products and approximately 50% of the nation's fruits, vegetables, and nuts
  • California exported $20.5 billion in food and agricultural commodities in 2018, making it the nation's leader in agricultural exports
  • Less than 2% of California's population works in farming, yet each agricultural worker now provides food for more than 100 people, compared to just 13 in 1947
  • California is projected to lose 500,000 acres of agricultural land by 2050, including over 300,000 acres of irrigated cropland

Legislative Description

Relative to California Agriculture Day.

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 5277.).

8/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2020

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