California Food and Agricultural Code ARTICLE 6 - Farmer Equity Act of 2017

• Section 510.
  This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Farmer Equity Act of 2017.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 620, Sec. 1. (AB 1348)...
• Section 511.
  (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(1) California recognizes the importance of investing in the long-term prosperity of our food and farming system, starting...
• Section 512.
  For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.(b) “Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” means...
• Section 513.
  (a) The department shall ensure the inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, including socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in urbanized areas, in the development, adoption,...
• Section 514.
  (a) On or before January 1, 2020, the department shall submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature on efforts to serve socially disadvantaged farmers...

Last modified: October 22, 2018