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Advocacy   |   Agriculture District Agricultural Associations (County Fairs)

District Agricultural Associations, commonly known as “county fairs”, are the community center for many of the RCRC member counties. They provide a venue for activities as diverse as emergency operation centers, including cooling/heating centers, to...

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Advocacy   |   Agriculture Farm Bill Authorization

The federal Farm Bill is typically taken up and renewed by the Congress on a five-year cycle since being authorized as part of the New Deal era of programs. RCRC member counties benefit from several...

Advocacy   |   Agriculture About the Williamson Act

The California Land Conservation Act of 1965, commonly referred to as the Williamson Act, is a program that was created by the State to help conserve agricultural land. The Williamson Act enabled local governments to enter into contracts with private landowners for the purpose of…