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SACRAMENTO, July 29, 2025 - The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss current economic conditions for farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Board will hear updates on financial lending, land transitions, agricultural labor and costs associated with water management. Agricultural organizations will also provide perspective.
The meeting will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814.
The meeting is also available via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82760954965
Webinar ID: 827 6095 4965
Passcode: Board2025!
(Phone Access Passcode: 8297037430)
(Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available via the Zoom application)
“Increasing costs continue to impact California farmers, ranchers and consumers alike,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “What we are observing in the agricultural sector is a multilayered situation compounded by inflation, trade disruptions, commodity pricing and so much more. California agriculture is known for its quality, environmental sustainability and commitment to the ag workforce and local communities. Current and trending economic conditions are a challenge as farmers look at future growing seasons.”
Invited speakers include: Les Crutcher, Ag Lenders Society of California; Erik Porse, California Institute of Water Resources; Eddie Ocampo, Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley; Alexandra Hill, University of California, Berkeley; Alexi Rodriguez, Almond Alliance; Mona Shulman, Pacific Coast Producers/California League of Food Processors; Michael Silva, J.S. West and Companies; a representative from the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and other invited speakers.
“California’s agricultural landscape continues to change,” said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “As a farmer in the Central Valley, we are seeing abandoned fields and more-and-more agricultural land for sale. Agriculture is hurting, as everyone does in tough economic times. We need to look at opportunities for California agriculture as well as in the communities where they are based.”
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The Board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials; agricultural representatives; and citizens to discuss current issues and concerns to California agriculture.
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