Protecting California Family Farms

The California Farm Bureau presents its plan to educate, motivate and activate Californians to protect the state's agricultural heritage while ensuring a safe and affordable food supply.

Download the full plan (PDF, 1.8 MB)

The California Farm Bureau Federation has set the following policy objectives for the benefit of California family farms and ranches:

Introduction HTML | PDF (232 KB)
We all have a place in working to protect the farming way of life.

Assure consumer confidence in food safety HTML | PDF (268 KB)
To make sure Americans continue to benefit from the world’s safest food supply, Farm Bureau will work with family farmers to see that the appro-priate research, regulations, training and technical resources are in place to enhance food safety and security.

Promote environmental benefits HTML | PDF (262 KB)
As our members work to conserve and enhance natural resources, Farm Bureau will better communicate the proven environmental benefits derived from crop production and voluntary conservation efforts. We will work to establish training and technical improvements that further promote commercially viable conservation practices.

Improve the business climate HTML | PDF (254 KB)
To enhance the job climate and ensure that agriculture remains in California, Farm Bureau will work to reduce high regulatory compliance costs, excessive employer mandates, fees and taxes.

Enhance market opportunities HTML | PDF (259 KB)
Farm Bureau supports innovative marketing and expansion of California agricultural sales into new markets at home and abroad, while ensuring our producers are not displaced by unfair trading practices.

Protect availability of production practices HTML | PDF (264 KB)
To retain farmers’ access to cutting-edge, cost-effective technologies, Farm Bureau will protect the tools needed to produce safe, affordable food and fiber. We will promote the research necessary to ensure the use of innovative technologies that are safe for people and the environment.

Improve public infrastructure HTML | PDF (274 KB)
As California’s population expands, Farm Bureau urges commitment to meet tomorrow’s needs by developing new water supplies, improving water supply reliability, providing access to all forms of cost-effective energy, and ensuring the ability to efficiently move people and goods.

Protect the work force HTML | PDF (273)
Farm Bureau supports meaningful immigration reform to assure a timely, adequate and legal farm work force while also promoting the safety and health of farm employees.

Encourage responsible land use HTML | PDF (254 KB)
To accommodate new residents with needed housing and a safe, affordable, reliable food supply, Farm Bureau supports more efficient use of existing developed land and protection from inappropriate use of eminent domain.

Improve government accountability HTML | PDF (256 KB)
Farm Bureau will assist in the effort to improve ethics in government, hold elected representatives to the highest standards of public service and protect the constitutional rights of landowners, farmers and ranchers.

Enhance rural communities HTML | PDF (273 KB)
As demands expand on growing rural areas, Farm Bureau will work to promote understanding of the farming way of life and support public investment programs to reduce crime and improve safety in rural communities.

Farm Bureau: Working to Protect Family Farms HTML | PDF (138 KB)
Farm Bureau strives to protect and improve the ability of farmers and ranchers engaged in production agriculture to provide a reliable supply of food and fiber through responsible stewardship of resources.

To get involved in protecting family farms, join the Farm Bureau's FARM TEAM.

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