CA AB52

Authorizes the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to establish two advisory committees: the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Producer Advisory Committee and the Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee

Advisory committees would advise the secretary and Department of Food and Agriculture on programs, policies, education, outreach, technical assistance, and general needs for small-scale, medium-scale, and socially disadvantaged producers in California

Membership on both advisory committees is limited to small-scale or medium-scale socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers

Advisory committee members would be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel expenses incurred while performing official committee duties

Meetings of the advisory committees must comply with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, ensuring they are open and public with proper notice