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CA SR115
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates October 2024 as California Intermediate Crop Month
- Recognizes intermediate crops as nonfood renewable biomass crops planted on otherwise idle land that can produce ultralow carbon renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuels
- Notes intermediate crops provide conservation benefits including reduced erosion, improved soil health, and increased permeability similar to cover crops
- Acknowledges intermediate crops like Camelina sativa offer additional income opportunities for farmers on fallow acres without displacing food production, with over 45,000 acres planted in the United States in 2023
- Recognizes potential of intermediate crops to support rural economies and help meet federal renewable fuel goals under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Legislative Description
Relative to food and agriculture.
Last Action
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 5075.)
8/15/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules8/7/2024
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