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SR 99: Relative to California Agriculture Day.
What SR 99 does, verified June 4, 2026
<p> This resolution designates April 24, 2026, as California Agriculture Day to honor the vital contributions of the state's agricultural industry. The measure aims to recognize the hard work of farmers and ranchers while celebrating the economic and environmental importance of agriculture to California. By establishing this annual observance, the legislation seeks to increase public awareness and appreciation for the state's agricultural heritage and its role in providing food security. </p>
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4031.) (2026-04-23)Alert me
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| Apr. 23, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4031.) |
| Apr. 15, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Apr. 08, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, April 24, 2026 · 669 words
| Enrolled April 24, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate April 23, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 99
| Introduced by Senator Caballero |
April 08, 2026 |
Relative to California Agriculture Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 99, Caballero.
WHEREAS, April 21, 2026, is designated as California Agriculture Day, a day of celebration to commemorate agriculture’s importance in our daily lives, its vital role in keeping Californians nourished, and its role in keeping the state’s economy ranked as the fourth largest in the world; and
WHEREAS, The theme of California Agriculture Day 2026 is “California Leads,” highlighting the many ways California’s agricultural sector leads the way, from innovative climate-smart agricultural practices and the success of the Farm-to-School Program to specialty crops and the inspiring contributions of female farmers; and
WHEREAS, California women in agriculture outpace the nation, making up 38 percent of producers and operating more farms than in any other major agricultural state in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California celebrates 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and the essential role women play in every step of the food and farming system, stewarding more than 11 million acres of farmland and accelerating sustainability, innovation, and food security for all; and
WHEREAS, For more than 60 consecutive years, California has been the number one agricultural state in the nation, producing more than 400 crop and livestock products, and accounting for over one-third of vegetables and nearly three-quarters of the fruits and nuts produced in the United States; and
WHEREAS, California is the nation’s leader in agricultural exports, shipping $23.8 billion in food and agricultural commodities around the world in 2024, which represents a 6.1 percent increase over the previous year; and
WHEREAS, California is the nation’s sole exporter of many agricultural commodities, supplying 99 percent or more of the nation’s exported almonds, artichokes, dates, figs, garlic, kiwifruit, olives and olive oil, pistachios, prunes, raisins, table grapes, tomatoes for processing, and walnuts; and
WHEREAS, California agriculture has provided strong leadership in the adoption of climate smart practices to reduce methane and other greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, save water, scale up soil health practices to sequester carbon, and implement other solutions to climate change; and
WHEREAS, California’s organic production sales were $11.8 billion in 2023, which is a 21.7 percent increase since 2019, organic production encompasses 1.78 million acres in the state, and California is the only state in the United States with a National Organic Program authorized a state organic program; and
WHEREAS, California’s Farm-to-School Program serves as a model for the nation, connecting California-grown foods with school meal programs in 86 percent of California counties, with the goal of cultivating equity, nurturing students, building climate resilience, and creating scalable and sustainable changes in the school food system; and
WHEREAS, Today’s agricultural industry offers over 200 challenging and rewarding career opportunities, from on-farm cultivation to food science and engineering; and
WHEREAS, The inexhaustible efforts of millions of farmworkers have contributed greatly to the success of the industry; and
WHEREAS, California’s agricultural industry constantly seeks to incorporate the latest scientific and technological production and marketing techniques to meet the demands of changing consumer needs and complex world markets; and
WHEREAS, Science, technology, and innovation have enabled California agriculture to continually improve quality, safety, and consumer product choice and drive advancements in organic production, reduced water use, and more sustainable pest management practices, including biological controls; and
WHEREAS, A broad approach to agricultural education is vital to ensure that California’s farms and ranches continue to flourish; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for all Californians to recognize our farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and others involved in providing such a bounty to our nation and the entire world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes and honors all those who work in California agriculture for their dedication and productivity by designating Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as California Agriculture Day and by observing March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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