In the quest to improve water supply resources, multiple legislators from across the political spectrum and organizations from throughout the state are supporting hundreds of millions in funding to repair canal infrastructure, secure clean drinking water supply and build Sites Reservoir, which has agricultural, environmental, and residential benefits in Northern, Central and Southern California.
Blue Diamond is a huge part of our efforts as an advocacy-based trade association. Your Government Affairs team, staff, and growers are some of the most actively engaged and supportive of our work. Ag Council recognizes and appreciates that fact. Thank you for your partnership in this ongoing, long- term journey to tell our story and bring about a greater understanding of agriculture’s role among public officials in the Golden State and how this role benefits all Californians.
In other words, it’s not just about us.
The federal USDA climate smart funding awarded to Blue Diamond Growers to expand stewardship practices is another example of infinite thinking. The $45 million will assist in furthering beneficial climate protection efforts, including cover crops, conservation plantings, hedgerows, whole orchard recycling and more. Through regenerative practices to sequester carbon and enrich the biodiversity of orchards and soil, the funding is a win-win for agriculture and our climate. A hearty congratulations to Blue Diamond for this funding award that will make a difference by expanding climate smart orchard practices. These are a few examples of infinite thinking that demonstrate direct links to our efforts being positive for agriculture, people, and the environment. For Blue Diamond Growers , producing and processing a healthy and delicious product certainly has a positive effect on California. The jobs, economic contributions, climate- friendly agricultural practices, and the fact you produce a locally grown, nutritious commodity is significant information for the people of California to understand. As we head into 2023, we will face headwinds as we have in the past and there is a vast need to educate legislators and regulators on challenging state policy issues. Ag Council fully recognizes we have a great deal of work in front of us. We must be bold, collaborative, and innovative and show elected officials and leaders in Sacramento that what matters to agriculture also matters to everyone — a stable water supply, clean air, reducing climate impacts, and a locally grown food supply.
Emily Rooney, President, Ag Council
SAVE THE DATE
Ag Council’s 104 th Annual Meeting
March 29–31, 2023 Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey
Details and registration will be available via Ag Council’s newsletter and on our website by late December at:
www.agcouncil.org
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NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2022
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