Assemblymember Kalra and Social Compassion in Legislation Introduce Bill to Help Smaller Farms Transition to Sustainable, Plant-Based Agriculture
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AB 1289 will help increase agricultural revenue and make California a leader in supplying and processing plant-based foods.
AB 1289 gives a path to farmers looking for a way out from being under the control of other entities that often leaves them in debt and with no way out. This bill is voluntary, and it helps the farmers who want options.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 19, 2021
California has one of the world’s most productive agricultural lands, which grow a significant amount of crops for the United States. However, large portions of these lands are predominantly used to cultivate feed crops for livestock and grow livestock directly, causing emissions of methane and nitrous oxide, a leading cause of global warming. By supporting farmers who want to transition to growing crops that can serve as inputs for plant-based foods, the state can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, create a resilient food supply for a growing population, and diversify the agricultural lands, all while supporting California farmers. This is why today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), along with cosponsors Social Compassion in Legislation and The Good Food Institute have introduced AB 1289, The Smart Climate Agriculture Program. The bill is coauthored by Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica).