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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, September 02, 2024
Republican Vince Fong of Bakersfield argued the administration was still taking regulatory actions that were “making it more difficult to stay in business."
The Senate OKs a bipartisan agreement to infuse the highly popular Paycheck Protection Program with an additional $320 billion while also making farms eligible for a separate disaster loan program for small businesses.
President Donald Trump assured farmers on Tuesday that the H-2A visa program would not be affected by a temporary immigration ban related to the COVID-19 crisis.
More water would bolster valley economy, argues Bakersfield lawmaker * Democrats demand plan on worker protections * Food banks face flood of new clients
$2.7B for fruits and veg * Newsom puts $20M to food bank buys * Truckers get more food access at rest stops * Launching economic task force, Newsom skips production ag
Newsom extends paid sick leave to more food workers * Fish and Game approves mountain lions for protection * PPE, testing shortages dog the supply chain * Payroll aid dries up amid partisan fight