Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Food, farms and animals

State farm department may form advisory panels of farmers of color and small farmers

The Secretary of Food and Agriculture may set up two advisory committees, one for Black, Indigenous and other farmers of color and one for small-scale producers, made up of small and midsize socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

Who it affects

Small and midsize socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California AB 52: Farmer equity: advisory committees.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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