The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss water issues, including the Sites Reservoir project and groundwater management, at its meeting on March 3. The session is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) headquarters in Sacramento.
Board members are set to receive updates on the Sites Reservoir initiative, which aims to increase water storage capacity in Northern California, as well as ongoing efforts in sustainable groundwater management across the state.
“California’s food producers continue to face significant challenges related to water availability,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This board meeting provides an important opportunity for stakeholders to hear about current projects and policies that impact our agricultural communities.”
The agenda also includes discussions with representatives from state agencies, local water districts, and farming organizations. According to Ross: “Collaboration between public agencies and the agricultural sector is essential as we work toward long-term solutions for water sustainability.”
The CDFA supports more than 69,900 farms and ranches that produce over 350 commodities throughout California (official website). The department operates statewide through partnerships with county agricultural commissioners and sealers (official website), fostering collaborations with private industry, academia, and public agencies to address evolving needs (official website). It works to enhance consumer awareness of the quality, value, safety, and stewardship associated with California agricultural products (official website).
CDFA’s mission is focused on maintaining a resilient food system while advancing an equitable marketplace for products recognized worldwide for their innovation and sustainability (official website). Its operations extend across more than 100 locations in support of California’s status as a leading agricultural producer (official website).
For more information about upcoming meetings or the work of the State Board of Food and Agriculture, visit the CDFA official website.
