…will be devoted to more storage,” Wenger said. “That discussion has been important, and helped convince the governor to support more investment in storage than he had originally. The bottom…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
(Photo courtesy of ca.gov Planting Seeds) While in Mexico City last week, Governor Brown met with Secretary Navarrete Prida of the Mexican Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare and signed…
Counties Busy with Drought Meetings
…by getting the Governor’s recommended individual county groundwater regulation together. As far as the water system in California, Wegis has the same opinion as others in that state. Added storage…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…a Business Roundtable with Agricultural Importers and Distributors that Governor Brown had the opportunity to visit. During the roundtable, Governor Brown asked Californian and Mexican businesses to work together to…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…can be a “win-win” relationship like no other. Secretary Ross is in Mexico City as part of the Governor Brown’s Trade Mission. During the trip, Secretary Ross is meeting with…
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…best of the Golden State. During the 2014 State Fair more than 750,000 people experienced the best and made memories that will last a lifetime. Initiated by Governor Pat Brown…
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
Mercardo de Jamacia in Mexico City (photo from ca.gov Planting Seeds) My first impressions of Mexico City as part of Governor Brown’s trade mission were a sensory overload. From the…
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…of our stakeholders. Governor Brown also believes strongly in this approach, and that’s why his Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) offered Lean-6 Sigma Training to several state departments,…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…with general program questions. Governor Brown has called on all Californians to reduce their water use by 20 percent and prevent water waste – visit SaveOurH2O.org to find out how…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…common. They are all past winners of a Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), the state’s highest environmental honor. This year, for the first time, GEELA has an agricultural…
Hasty Groundwater Legislation Looming?
…it’s a complicated issue to govern and a hasty decision isn’t the best idea. Governor Brown clearly addressed at the beginning of the year that groundwater levels would be a…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural…
Governor Signs CA Budget With FFA Funding Included
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed a balanced, on-time state budget that includes the Agriculture Incentive Grant, despite the governor originally cutting the grant entirely. After his cut to…
Governor Brown Commemorates California Pollinator Week
…the protection and maintenance of pollinators on working lands and wild lands. As Governor of the state of California, I urge all citizens to recognize the important role that pollination…