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Jun 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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California State Board Of Food And Agriculture Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes a departmental update and a series of presentations concerning water resources, the state of the California agricultural economy, and commodity updates. The board will also host a panel discussion regarding a comprehensive pest prevention program analysis project. Additional sessions feature industry-specific updates from the California wine industry and a discussion on fertilizer availability and pricing. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period.
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California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting Agenda
The board meeting agenda includes a departmental update and two main presentations. One presentation focuses on the California Water Plan by the Department of Water Resources. The second presentation covers the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, presented by CalRecycle, followed by a panel discussion on SB 54 and its impacts on the agricultural sector. The meeting also features a panel discussion regarding the California agricultural economy with representatives from California State University Bakersfield and the University of California Davis.
Apr 28, 2026·StrategicPlan
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California Department of Food and Agriculture Climate Resilience Strategy
This document introduces the California Climate Resilience Strategy for Agriculture, an action-oriented framework designed to address the challenges of climate change. The strategy outlines four main goals: improving farmers' bottom lines, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting economic development, and providing health and environmental benefits. It is organized around three key pillars: supporting a thriving and resilient food sector, protecting natural systems critical to agriculture, and encouraging the adoption of resilient agricultural practices. The plan also incorporates equity principles to ensure inclusive access to resources and support vulnerable communities, aiming for healthy, vital rural communities and a sustainable food chain.
Apr 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
The meeting includes a departmental update and introductory remarks from UC Merced. Key agenda items feature an overview presentation on AES and F3 Innovate, followed by a panel discussion on experimental smart farm research involving topics such as soil health, aquifer recharge, air quality, and AgTech innovation. A second panel focuses on secure water future research, including reports on drought impacts, agricultural climate trends, and crop transitions. Additionally, the Board will receive a presentation regarding the update of SprayDays from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and participate in a tour of the UC Merced AES Experimental Smart Farm.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
