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Cal. Gov't Code § 12710 — Farmworker Resource Center Grant Program

Cal. Gov't Code § 12710

Type
Statute
Source
California Government Code
Jurisdiction
California
Date
2022-01-01
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares:

Citator

Cal. Gov't Code § 12710 — Farmworker Resource Center Grant Program is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares:

(a) Agriculture is both a major industry and employer in California.

(b) Farmworkers are an essential component of a successful and sustainable agricultural industry.

(c) There are approximately 420,000 farmworkers in California.

(d) It is important for California to address the challenges faced by farmworkers and the agricultural industry.

(e) California has long been an agricultural model for modern agriculture, adapting to meet 21st century challenges and needs with broadly shared benefits for consumers, agricultural employers, and workers.