CDFA Hosting Farm Bill Listening Sessions

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is hosting several in-person and virtual listening sessions to gather input from agricultural stakeholders concerning the 2023 Farm Bill. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide input concerning California’s agricultural priorities as they pertain to the Farm Bill. The comments will be used to develop recommendations that will be shared with California’s Congressional delegation and the leadership of the Senate and House agricultural committees. Public comments also can be emailed to [email protected].

The Farm Bill provides nationwide federal funding to support a variety of food and agricultural programs including crop insurance, conservation, nutrition and trade. It also promotes environmentally sound farming practices.

Below is a list of the CDFA 2023 Farm Bill listening sessions that will be held in California.

August 10, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL LISTENING SESSION
Spanish translation will be provided

August 16, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID SESSION
Neighborhood House
Copley Conference Room
5660 Copley Dr.
San Diego, CA
Spanish translation will be provided

August 23, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON LISTENING SESSION
Fresno County Farm Bureau
1274 Hedges Ave.
Fresno, CA

September 7, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
IN-PERSON LISTENING SESSION
Urban Tilth (North Richmond Farm)
323 Brookside Dr.
Richmond, CA