Capitol Farm Connection
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsProviding timely California political updates, meant for farmers, ranchers, dairymen and professionals in the food industry. Hosted by Agricultural Council of California.
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Special Report: Nothing More Certain than Death & Taxes
May 07, 2019 19:29 - 36 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Ag Council explores current and future tax proposals in California. Emily reviews previous and pending ballot propositions and Tricia highlights current tax bills pending before the State Legislature. Proposals include an attempt to repeal existing business tax incentives, the resurgence of an estate tax in CA and a proposal to increase fees to assist with 911 and emergency response systems. The discussion also highlights the political realities influencing outcomes of th...
CA Water Series: The Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund
April 29, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBHear about how agriculture created an unlikely alliance with the environmental justice community to solve a drinking water crisis in CA that impacts approximately 1 million people. Discussion includes how the drinking water package came together, details about how funds will be generated and the inclusion of ag policy language that provides a pathway to compliance for groundwater issues. The Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund continues to be a top priority for Ag Council. This is the...
This Week in Sacramento: April 22 & 29, 2019
April 24, 2019 19:58 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, we cover two week's worth of activities in and around Sacramento. Hear a little bit about the bills up for consideration in the State Legislature and the latest at the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). We also discuss some industry events from the California Ag Leadership Program, California FFA, Fresno State and Blue Diamond Growers.
Special Report: What's this AB 617 letter I got from the air board?
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 24.8 MBSome of our listeners may have received a letter from the California Air Resources Board or from their local air district explaining that they must comply with AB 617, legislation that passed in 2017 regarding the monitoring of criteria pollutants. There have been dramatic changes in the proposed regulations that could potentially impact your business. Listen to learn more! And please let us know if you've heard from the California Air Resources Board by e-mailing us at podcast@agcouncil...
This Week in Sacramento: March 18, 2019
March 20, 2019 16:27 - 7 minutes - 18.5 MBThis is the week of March 18 and we highlight this week's activities at the State Water Board, Air Board, what's going on in the Legislature and talk a little bit about Ag Day at the Capitol.
Meet Jenny Lester Moffitt, Undersecretary of CDFA
February 28, 2019 05:11 - 29 minutes - 68.3 MBJenny Lester Moffitt discusses her role at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). She also walks through CDFA's role in working within the Administration on some of agriculture's toughest issues such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, Food Safety Modernization Act, and SB 27, the nation's first antibiotics law. Jenny also highlights challenges and opportunities she sees in the next five to ten years for the industry.
Governor Newsom Goes to the Central Valley... Again??
February 28, 2019 05:02 - 18 minutes - 43.9 MBIt is only February 2019 and Governor Newsom has been to the Central Valley numerous times since he got into office just over a month ago. The Ag Council team discusses the policy issues he is focusing on during his visits to the Central Valley, what this could mean for agriculture and the Governor's plans over the next few years on specific issues, including High Speed Rail and drinking water.
What is Agricultural Council of California?
February 27, 2019 17:49 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MBWelcome to our new podcast! The Ag Council team shares a little about our public policy association, our ties to agriculture and our work in Sacramento. To learn more about us, visit www.agcouncil.org.