Agriculture and Food

... Assembly Member Buffy Wicks. Some farming groups consistently fight the effort. “Water availability in California changes all the time, and the...

Congressman Tom McClintock discusses California's governor's race, water policy, regulations and why the 2026 election could have major.....

California's Central Valley farmers face shrinking water supplies due to... Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland). Some farming groups...

As a dairyman, David Valadao has endeared himself to the agricultural communities, even building cross-party support among Democrats. But with costs soaring and Trump so unpopular, voters might not be as willing to look beyond the “R” beside his name.

The bill establishes over $24 million in ongoing annual funding to support small and mid-sized farmers who supply fresh produce to public school classrooms. The goal is to strengthen regional food systems and expand nutrition education.

Governor Gavin Newsom approved $15 million to temporarily replace the federal Local Food Assistance Program (LFPA) that helped schools and food banks buy directly from small farms.