The California Farm Bureau has released a statement mourning the death of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, highlighting his longstanding commitment to agriculture and rural communities in Northern California.
Shannon Douglass, President of the California Farm Bureau, said, “Doug LaMalfa was a fourth-generation farmer whose deep personal ties to agriculture shaped a lifetime of public service and advocacy for rural California.
“He was proud to represent agriculture and the rural communities of Northern California, bringing the voice of farmers and ranchers to every forum he entered and wearing his deep roots in farming with humility and pride.
“Doug’s impact on California agriculture was felt not only through his policy work but through his presence in farming communities. He regularly attended county Farm Bureau meetings, listened to producers and supported the issues most important to farmers and ranchers, particularly in his district.
“As a lifelong Northern California rice farmer and business owner, Doug never lost touch with his family’s multigeneration farming heritage. He invested in the people he represented — advancing their communities, their causes and their way of life — because he lived that way of life himself.
“That foundation made Doug a natural and effective advocate for agriculture and rural communities, and it guided his work from the California Legislature to Congress.
“Doug believed deeply in securing a strong future for farming and ranching. His passion for agriculture, his love of community and his commitment to service will leave a lasting legacy.”
