Informational Hearing on Agriculture and Cap and Invest
Published Friday, February 27, 2026
The California Senate Environmental Quality Committee will hold a joint informational hearing on the state’s Cap-and-Invest Program and its impact on California agriculture. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in Room 112 of the state Capitol and is open to the public for those who wish to listen or provide public comment.
The agenda includes three panels representing state agencies—including the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Environmental Protection Agency—the University of California and members of the agricultural sector.
Although agriculture participated in negotiations last year regarding the extension of Cap-and-Invest, the industry did not receive any Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund allocations. California Farm Bureau, alongside a broad coalition of agricultural organizations, is advocating for funding in the 2026-27 state budget for key greenhouse gas reduction programs, including:
$200 million for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions Program. $50 million for the Food Production Investment Program. $75 million for Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management. $75 million for Livestock Methane Reduction Programs.
Farm Bureau encourages members to attend the hearing and provide public comment highlighting the importance of these investments in climate-smart agriculture.
Staff contact: Richard Filgas, rfilgas@cfbf.com.
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