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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 147
Author: Dodd (D) and Gallagher (R), et al.
Amended: 3/10/16 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 3/10/16
SUBJECT: California Agriculture Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes and honors the men and
women of California agriculture for their dedication and
productivity by observing March 15, 2016, as National
Agriculture Day, and designating March 16, 2016, as California
Agriculture Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)March 16, 2016, 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 2016 theme of California Agriculture Day is "Golden State
on Your Plate" in recognition of the diversity and
significance of California agriculture.
3)California's agricultural community relies on a vital
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infrastructure that aids in the exclusion and early detection
of plant and animal pests and diseases that impact public
health, the environment, and commerce.
4)California is estimated to lose 500,000 acres of agricultural
land by 2050, more than 300,000 acres of which will have been
highly productive irrigated cropland. Thus, California should
continue to work for conservation to preserve California's
agricultural heritage.
5)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 percent of the nation's supply of fruits,
vegetables, and nuts. The inexhaustible efforts of millions
of farmworkers have contributed greatly to the success of the
industry.
6)With less than one percent of California's population engaged
in farming and agriculture, each agricultural worker today
provides for more than 100 other people, compared to just 13
in 1947.
7)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 March 15, 2016, as National Agriculture Day, and
designating Wednesday, March 16, 2016, as California Agriculture
Day.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
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SUPPORT: (Verified3/28/16)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified3/28/16)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/30/16 15:39:18
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