ALAMEDA COUNTY FARM BUREAU

The California Farm Bureau presents its plan to educate, motivate and activate Californians to protect the state's agricultural heritage while ensuring a safe and affordable food supply.

The California Farm Bureau Federation has set the following policy objectives for the benefit of California family farms and ranches:

Assure consumer confidence in food safety.

To make sure Americans continue to benefit from the world’s safest food supply, Farm Bureau will work with family farmers to see that the appro-priate research, regulations, training and technical resources are in place to enhance food safety and security.

Promote environmental benefits.

As our members work to conserve and enhance natural resources, Farm Bureau will better communicate the proven environmental benefits derived from crop production and voluntary conservation efforts. We will work to establish training and technical improvements that further promote commercially viable conservation practices.

Improve the business climate.

To enhance the job climate and ensure that agriculture remains in California, Farm Bureau will work to reduce high regulatory compliance costs, excessive employer mandates, fees and taxes.

Enhance market opportunities.

Farm Bureau supports innovative marketing and expansion of California agricultural sales into new markets at home and abroad, while ensuring our producers are not displaced by unfair trading practices.

Protect availability of production practices.

To retain farmers’ access to cutting-edge, cost-effective technologies, Farm Bureau will protect the tools needed to produce safe, affordable food and fiber. We will promote the research necessary to ensure the use of innovative technologies that are safe for people and the environment.

Improve public infrastructure.

As California’s population expands, Farm Bureau urges commitment to meet tomorrow’s needs by developing new water supplies, improving water supply reliability, providing access to all forms of cost-effective energy, and ensuring the ability to efficiently move people and goods.