A new bill authored by Salinas Valley legislator and the new chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, Robert Rivas, represents the most significant investment in organic agriculture in California’s history. AB 125, The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms, and Worker Protection Bond Act, would make a $3 billion investment in regional infrastructure, worker protections, food access, and sustainable and organic farming. The bill proposes funding for several programs that would benefit the organic sector, including the following:
CCOF is working to support the bill alongside several organizations representing agricultural, environmental, climate, labor, and food access interests. The CCOF policy team welcomes member participation in our advocacy efforts. To learn more or get involved, email nlakritz@ccof.org.