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HI SR173

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Tim Richards

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Update the Department of Agriculture's mission statement to incorporate language emphasizing promotion of local agriculture, protection of a safe and healthy food supply for local consumption, and expansion of local and global agricultural trade.

  • Include in the revised mission statement a commitment to efficient management, innovation, resource access, infrastructure development, and sound science balanced with agribusiness, environmental, and cultural stewardship needs.

  • Display the updated mission statement prominently on the Department of Agriculture's website and uniformly across all publications.

  • Transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.

  • Acknowledge that local agriculture generates approximately $500 million in farm-gate revenues annually and $3 billion when related industries are included, supporting approximately 42,000 jobs statewide.

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Update Its Mission Statement To Include Local Food Production To Supply Local Community Consumption, And To Feature The Mission Statement More Prominently On Its Website And Appropriate Publications.

Department of Agriculture

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent.

5/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/15/2023

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