Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians

SACRAMENTO – Noting that programs in new federal farm legislation have the potential to benefit everyone in California, the leader of the California Farm Bureau Federation welcomed the release of draft legislation by the House Agriculture Committee recently. The release marks a key milestone in updating the multi-year farm bill that expires Sept. 30.

“Although it’s known as the farm bill, the legislation truly touches on everyone – first of all, because everyone eats, but also because of the conservation, research, trade and other programs it contains,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “Re...