Politics

PAGA Reform Measure Officially Qualifies for 2024 California Ballot

On Friday, July 22, the Secretary of State announced that the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act qualified for the 2024 ballot on the random sample count of signatures. More than 700,000 valid signatures were submitted in support of the PAGA reform.

“This necessary reform will protect multigenerational farm businesses while providing a better pathway for workers to address legitimate grievances,” said Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers.

Cory Lunde Jul 25 2022 in Politics

CDFA to Host Upcoming Listening Sessions for the Public in Advance of the Farm Bill

The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced four upcoming listening sessions where the public can outline their concerns in advance of negotiation for the 2023 federal Farm Bill.

The listening sessions will be held:

Aug. 10, 2022

Virtual via Zoom, with Spanish interpretation provided.

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtde2qrDIvGtB0krzFIkOl1BXPhlZ0qsy-

Gail Delihant Jul 19 2022 in Politics

Karl Rove to Speak at PAC Lunch at Western Growers Annual Meeting

Karl Rove, the former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, will speak at the Nov. 3 PAC Lunch at the Western Growers Annual Meeting.

Ann Donahue Jul 19 2022 in Politics

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Delivers Policy Statement to Congressional Leaders in Advance of Negotiations

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a 200-member coalition which is Co-Chaired by Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia alongside National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association President Mike Joyner, has sent a policy statement to Congressional leaders to announce the group’s stance on what exactly can be defined as a specialty crop.