As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” This is especially true for our great Central Valley \u2013 where a Fresno-Merced Innovation Corridor will advance not only food innovation but do so by furthering high quality jobs in some of our most disadvantaged communities impacted by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m especially proud of the commitment that the Governor is providing to CDFA\u2019s ongoing Climate Smart Agricultural Programs \u2013 water use efficiency, healthy soils and methane reduction \u2013 while also assisting in the retrofit of diesel farm equipment (FARMER). I\u2019m also excited about the potential of the Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund to help in advancing food manufacturing innovations and establishing dairy digesters across the state. These actions further innovation and deployment of new technologies and practices that assist in producing the food we all enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The $10 million for staffing and grants through\nthe CDFA Farm to Fork Office combined with the $70 million Prop 98 General Fund\nto increase funding for school nutrition and provide training for school food\nservice workers will promote healthier and more nutritious meals based on CA\nGrown food. It\u2019s a win for farmers, local communities and most\nimportantly our children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, the commitment to infrastructure is greatly\nappreciated and long overdue \u2013 especially the need to expand broadband to rural\nareas, provide safe drinking water and to support our local fairgrounds as\ncommunity resilience centers in response to wildfires and floods. \nInvestment in the Water Resilience Portfolio and our community infrastructure\nis essential and most welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Governor\u2019s Proposed Budget is good for agriculture, good for rural communities and is truly representative of a “California for All.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” This is especially true for … Continue reading