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May 17 , 2021
The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) has welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom’s “$100 Billion California Comeback Plan”, which will allocate a portion of funding to support the food and agricultural industry and invest in drought resiliency efforts.
Governor Newsom announced that he plans to make significant investments in California’s Central Valley to promote a healthier, more resilient, food and agricultural system.
President Ian LeMay stated, “Over the last several years California’s farmers and ranchers have continued to be faced with unprecedented challenges. Through labor and water shortages, to increased regulatory burdens, growers have continued to rise to the occasion to ensure the nation and world continue to have a safe and reliable food supply.
Reaction to governor Newsomâs budget proposal and drought recovery plan
The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) reacted to Governor Gavin Newsomâs â$100 Billion California Comeback Planâ, which will allocate a portion of funding to support the food and agricultural industry and invest in drought resiliency efforts.
Governor Newsom announced he has plans to make significant investments in Californiaâs Central Valley to promote a healthier, more resilient, food and agricultural system.
âOver the last several years Californiaâs farmers and ranchers have continued to be faced with unprecedented challenges. Through labor and water shortages, to increased regulatory burdens, growers have continued to rise to the occasion to ensure the nation and world continue to have a safe and reliable food supply,â said Ian LeMay, president. âWhile todayâs announcement will not alleviate many of the issues the industry is dealing with, the addit
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