LOS ANGELES — Lawmakers from all over California met with farmers and agricultural leaders to hear about the issues California farmers face, and how legislation may address them.
Petty Ranch in Saticoy, headed by farm manager Chris Sayre, was the backdrop for the meeting of the minds.
Lawmakers, including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón, listened as farmers addressed the issues that are top-of-mind.
Farmers expressed frustration surrounding automation in farming, increased regulations, wildfire risks and, especially, the long-term impacts of ongoing immigration enforcement as well as the cost of operating a farm in California.