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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
California agriculture is eyeing a massive spending package in Congress and pressing for emergency relief funding to ensure local economies survive the drought.
The California Rice Commission and Sacramento Valley growers see the emergency grants as a lifeline to the many small agricultural businesses supporting farmers.
The Senate has passed a measure to allow a vote-by-mail option for farmworker union elections. Opponents argue it erodes principles fought for by labor icon Cesar Chavez.
