STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TO DISCUSS ‘STATE OF THE INDUSTRY’ AT UPCOMING MEETING ON AUGUST 6th

STATE BOARD OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE TO DISCUSS �STATE OF THE INDUSTRY� AT UPCOMING MEETING ON AUGUST 6th

SACRAMENTO, July 31, 2024 - The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will bring together rural appraisers, financial institutions and agricultural associations to hear updates on market trends and the farm economy on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street - Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814.

The meeting is available via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87597089389
Webinar ID: 875 9708 9389
Passcode: Board2024!
(Phone Access Passcode: 9619487233)

(Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available via the Zoom application)

"California's farmers and ranchers are experiencing challenging market conditions," said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. "With downward trending prices and increased production costs, on-farm profitability is eroding. It's important to hear farm perspectives to help inform policy and programs at the federal, state and local level."

Invited speakers include: Janie Gatzman and Scott Bozzo, California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (CALASFMRA); Dr. David Magaña, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness; Dr. Joel Kimmelshue, Land IQ; Steve Arnold, California Cattlemen's Association; Catherine Van Dyke, California Association of Family Farmers; Jeff Bitter; Allied Grape Growers; Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel, Milk Producers Council; Shannon Douglass, California Farm Bureau Federation, and Neill Callis, Western Growers/Turlock Fruit Company.

"As farmers we are accustomed to market and price swings, but for some crops we are experiencing downward trends for the last 2-3 years," said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. "When this is combined with increased production costs - it's challenging, across the board for farmers, farmworkers and rural communities."

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The Board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials; agricultural representatives; and citizens to discuss current issues and concerns to California agriculture.

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