Advocacy

Advocating for the Future of Agriculture

Explore our grassroots efforts at the local, state, and federal levels dedicated to protecting and shaping the future of agriculture.

Through the commitment of our Policy Advocacy and Legal Advocacy teams, along with collaborations with state and national partners, the California Farm Bureau advocates tirelessly to give farmers a strong voice in shaping policies that affect their livelihoods. Meet our advocacy leaders and discover how your participation plays a vital role in safeguarding the future of California agriculture.

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Advocacy in Action

The Policy Advocacy Division works to protect farmers and ranchers throughout the state of California.

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In Brief

The Legal Advocacy Division works to protect the legal rights of farmers and ranchers throughout the state of California.

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Leading the Change in Agricultural Technology: AB 1016

The California Farm Bureau is at the forefront of ensuring farmers have access to precision technology. The recent signing of AB 1016 enables expedited training and licensing for drone use by pesticide applicators, authorizing the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) to approve these programs.

Adopting precision agriculture technology is essential for California farmers to keep producing the nation's fresh fruits, nuts, and vegetables while minimizing water, fertilizer, and pesticide use.

Policy & Legal Advocacy Updates

Agriculture Employment Policy

SB 628 - California's Ag Overtime Tax Credit AB 2183 Fact Sheet Workplace Safety and Health H2A and H2B Programs AB5 Worker/Contractor Standards FAQs Immigration Reform Agricultural Workforce Scarcity Survey Employment Wage and Hour

Animal Agriculture

Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Meat Processing Capacity & Expansion Proposition 12

Climate Policy

30x30 Initiative Agricultural Burning Climate Smart Agriculture Tricolored Blackbirds Pests, Disease & Invasive Plants Farmer Program

Commodities and Marketing

Food Safety Modernization Act Fertilizer Research & Education Program

Crop Protection and Management

Farm Bureau: Small farmers need help after storms Pests, Diseases and Invasive

Dairy

Federal Milk Marketing Order Dairy Digesting & AMMP

Energy

Net Energy Metering (NEM) Electricity Rates Energy Saving Tips

Forestry, Grazing and Wildfire

CAL FIRE Grants Livestock Grazing on Public Lands Wildfire in California Jackson Demonstration State Forest Insurance Forest Management

Land Use

Sustainable Ag Land Conservation Williamson Act

Taxation

Proposition 19 Applying for Diesel Fuel Excise-Tax Refunds

Technology

Drones Farm Equipment Repair

Trade

Trade Agreement Tie-Down Regulations for Agricultural Trucks Export Information Trans-pacific Partnership

Transportation

SJV Air Pollution Zero-Emission Forklifts FARMER Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program Bus and Truck Tie-downs Special Agriculture License Plate Petroleum Storage

Water

SGMA Brochures Groundwater Recharge Information SGMA State Intervention Information California farmers win landmark water quality cases Clean Water Act – WOTUS U.S. Bureau of Reclamation & the Central Valley Project Department of Water Resources & State Water Projects Bay-Delta Plan Updates & Proposed 'Unimpaired Flows' Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing

Wildlife

Statewide Mountain Lion Depredation Approach Human Wildlife Conflicts Programs Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) Pollinator Habitat Program

Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

California Employment Laws and Regulations

USDA

Meat Processing

Mobile slaughter operators (MSOs) provide a custom service for ranchers throughout the state. They are able to slaughter animals on site, so owners do not have to haul the animal to a slaughter facility. Farm Bureau sponsored legislation in 2021 to open this market to all livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, and swine) in order to help small ranchers accommodate local customers.

Ag Advocacy

Advocating for the Future of Agriculture

Stay Informed with Our Weekly Newsletters:

Advocacy in Action

In Brief

Leading the Change in Agricultural Technology: AB 1016

Policy & Legal Advocacy Updates

Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

California Employment Laws and Regulations

USDA

Meat Processing

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