California State Board of Food & Agriculture
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture serves the interest of the state's diverse agricultural community. As an advisory board to the governor and secretary, the board addresses key issues that are of importance to California's farmers and ranchers, community stakeholders, and citizens.
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is a fifteen-member state board, appointed by the Governor, and carefully selected to represent a broad range of agricultural commodities, a variety of geographic regions and both the University of California and California State University academic systems.
The board encourages public participation and input in all matters concerning agriculture and food policy within the state.
Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meetings
April 30, 2024 – AGENDA (PDF)
Location:
University of California, Santa Cruz
Cowell Ranch Hay Barn
94 Ranch View Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95006
Meeting will not be streamed (Remote Location)/In-Person Meeting
Meeting Location/Parking Map: (PDF)
Visitors can purchase temporary parking permits from the Information kiosk located on Coolidge Dr. near the main entrance to campus. Permits are $10 per day, and the information kiosk accepts cash and credit card. Directional signage will be stationed at the corner of Ranch View Road and Coolidge Drive guiding visitors of the Hay Barn to park in Lot 116, and walk to the Hay Barn.
Board Site Visits/Tour:
USCS Farm, Lakeside Organics, Reiter Affiliated Companies, Driscoll’s; and Earthbound Farm.
May 1, 2024 – AGENDA (PDF)
Location:
Hartnell College
Nursing and Health Sciences Bldg. (Room 101-102)
411 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Meeting will not be streamed (Remote Location)/In-Person Meeting
Meeting Location/Parking Map: Hartnell College Main Campus
Visitors can park in Parking Structure 1 ($2 per day) – meeting will be held in Nursing and Health Sciences Building Room 101-102 (Building O on Map).
Board Site Visits/Tour:
Hartnell College (Mechatronics), ALBA, and Braga Farms
The next California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting is scheduled for
June 4, 2024 — Location: CDFA
Board Ag Vision Committee Meeting
No Meetings Currently Scheduled
Board Regenerative Ag & Climate Committee Meeting
No Meetings Currently Scheduled
Board Water Committee Meeting
No Meetings Currently Scheduled
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