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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 92
Author: Galgiani (D) and Cannella (R), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : California Agriculture Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes the week of March 23,
2014, to
March 29, 2014, inclusive, as National Agriculture Week, and
designates
March 19, 2014, as California Agriculture Day.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.March 19, 2014, is designated as California Agriculture Day, a
day of celebration to commemorate agriculture's importance in
our daily lives, its vital role in keeping Californians
nourished, and its role in keeping the state's economy ranked
as the eighth largest in the world.
2.The 2014 theme of California Agriculture Day is "Common
Ground: Celebration, Innovation, Education" in recognition of
the diversity and significance of California agriculture
through training students for agricultural careers, developing
new and innovative technologies, and continuing the
award-winning and globally recognized California educational
institutions.
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3.For more than 60 consecutive years, California has been the
number one agricultural state in the nation, producing more
than 400 crop and livestock products and accounting for
approximately 50% of the nation's supply of fruits,
vegetables, and nuts.
4.The inexhaustible efforts of millions of farmworkers have
contributed greatly to the success of the agricultural
industry.
5.It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our
farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and others involved in
providing such a bounty to our nation and the entire world.
This resolution recognizes and honors the men and women of
California agriculture for their dedication and productivity by
observing the week of March 23, 2014 to March 29, 2014,
inclusive, as National Agriculture Week, and designates
Wednesday, March 19, 2014, as California Agriculture Day.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
AL:e 3/7/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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