Californians Urged to Support Local Farmers, Economy following Winter Weather Crop Disaster.USDA USDA, n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. Secretary of Agriculture Johanns to Receive Briefing on Crop Damage During California Visit to Unveil Details of 2007 Farm Bill Proposal SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California's agricultural industry stands to lose more than $1 billion this year due to unusually low temperatures that have crippled many of the state's commodities, including citrus, avocados, strawberries, leafy greens, cabbage, celery and onions. With 1.1 million jobs directly supported by agriculture in the state, the Buy California Marketing Agreement (BCMA BCMA British Columbia Medical Association BCMA British Complementary Medicine Association BCMA Bar Code Medication Administration BCMA Black Consciousness Movement of Azania BCMA British Country Music Association BCMA Board-Certified Master Arborist ) - administrators of the "California Grown" program - reminds all Californians that now, more than ever, it is important to buy California-grown products. The BCMA's call for consumer action, comes on the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of the USDA Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns Michael Owen Johanns (born June 18, 1950) is an American Republican politician. A former Governor of Nebraska, he served as the 28th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He was the fourth Nebraskan to hold the position. California visit to unveil details of the proposed 2007 Farm Bill. On Thursday, Johanns will be in Modesto to discuss the bill and to receive a comprehensive briefing from California Agriculture Secretary, A.G. Kawamura, about the widespread weather-related damage to the state's crops. Johanns' discussion will include insight about the proposed bill's impact on specialty crops, which were among the California crops most hard hit by the winter freeze. "California's farmers and their families need our support now more than ever," said Sande Monagan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of California Grown. "By looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the 'California Grown' logo and buying local products, you are supporting thousands of families and individuals across the state and helping them rebuild after a devastating dev·as·tate tr.v. dev·as·tat·ed, dev·as·tat·ing, dev·as·tates 1. To lay waste; destroy. 2. To overwhelm; confound; stun: was devastated by the rude remark. winter." "California Grown" (www.californiagrown.org) is a statewide campaign designed to educate consumers about the importance of buying locally grown agricultural products wherever they shop. To assist with the losses, several efforts from the California state administration are underway. Earlier this month, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency for all counties, due to the extreme cold weather, and a number of social services programs have been created to support workers affected by the crop disaster. "This situation not only represents a loss of fruits, plants or trees, but also an economic loss across many sectors including trucking, packing and retail jobs," said Kawamura, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture California Department of Food and Agriculture, which was established in 1919 by the California Legislature,[1] works in partnership with the agricultural industry and other governmental agencies to regulate various aspects dealing with food and agriculture related . "It is important that we continue to support our state's farmers - and the overall economy - by choosing to buy products from California whenever we have the choice to do so." Note to editors: Details of the USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns' visit to California follows: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 Stanislaus County Agriculture Center 3800 Cornucopia cornucopia (kôr'ny  kō`pēə), in Greek mythology, magnificent horn that filled itself with whatever meat or drink its owner requested. Way Modesto, Calif. 95358 Event: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. PT Media availability: 9:00 a.m. PT For more information, contact the press office at (202) 720-4623 About The Buy California Marketing Agreement The Buy California Marketing Agreement is a joint effort of agricultural industry groups representing the products of California's farms, ranches, forests and fisheries. Working as an advisory board to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, BCMA brings together industry and government resources to increase the awareness, consumption and value of California agricultural products, helping the state's consumers enjoy the best of the California lifestyle. The "California Grown" campaign is funded through public and private contributions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the following California agricultural organizations: * California Aquaculture aquaculture, the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for an ever increasing share of world fisheries production. Association * California Asparagus Commission * California Avocado Commission * California Cherry Advisory Board * California Citrus Growers Association * California Cut Flower Commission * California Fig Advisory Board * California Forest Products Commission * California Fresh Garlic Producers Association * California Kiwifruit ki·wi·fruit n. The fruit of the kiwi plant. Commission * California Nectarine nectarine (nĕk'tərēn`), name for a tree (Prunus persica var. nectarina) of the family Rosaceae (rose family) and for its fruit, a smooth-skinned variety of the peach. Administrative Committee * California Olive Committee * California Peach Commodity Committee * California Pear Advisory Board * California Plum Marketing Board * California Poultry Federation * California Raisin Marketing Board * California Salmon Council * California Strawberry Commission * California Table Grape Commission * Wine Institute For more information, visit www.californiagrown.org |
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