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What’s Coming from
Sacramento?
December 6, 2016
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What’s Coming from
Sacramento?
Kelly Covello, Almond Alliance of California
(Moderator)
Dennis Albiani, California Advocates, Inc.
Brian Dahle, California State Assembly
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Kelly Covello,
Almond Alliance of California
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What’s Coming From Sacramento?
Kelly Covello, President, Almond Alliance
Dennis Albiani, California Advocates
Assemblymember, Brian Dahle
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Who is the Almond Alliance?
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Almond Alliance of California
• Established in 1980 and is the only trade association uniquely and singularly focused on the California almond industry
• Represent almond growers, hullers, shellers, processors and allied industry members
• Governed by a 9 member Board of Directors and have a number of committees assembled on an as needed basis
• Membership is voluntary and the association is funded by dues. Our current handler membership represents 80% of the almonds processed in California
• Lobby and advocate and provide other services including technical assistance, training, insurance benefits, and group benefits
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The only trade association fully dedicated to advocating and protecting your investment in the almond industry
Value Proposition
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Partnering With the Almond Board
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Production Expected to Increase by 30% by 2020
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*NOTE: Production Outlook assumes adequate moisture.Though, research is being done to understand how to maximize yields given lower levels of water availability.
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Planning for…vs Reacting to
Despite its numerous contributions to local communities
and the state’s economy, the industry is faced with
increasing concerns about both its ability and right to
farm.
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If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu
Government Relations Program
Government/Regulatory Affairs
MOA with Almond Board of California
Legislative AffairsState & Federal Political
Action Committees (PAC)
Relationship Building
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Legislative Update
Dennis Albiani, California Advocates
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Legislative Issues• 2016 Most Challenging Year
– Overtime– Minimum Wage– SB 32/SB 1383
• 2017– Strong Economy and Passing of Prop 55 – Budget is strong– 2/3 Both Houses– Simple Majority for Budget– Clean up for Overtime– Attack on Food
• Labeling, Packaging, Taxes on sugar content – are there opportunities?
– Additional Climate Legislation– Pesticides – Legislative Restrictions, Regulatory Restrictions
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Pending Water Issues
• Instream Flows – How much water stays in stream for environmental purposes
• CA Water Fix – Tunnels – how big, environmental mitigation, federal fisheries agencies
• SGMA Implementation
• Water Rights System Reform
• Continued Enviro Opposition to Desal, Recycled Water, Reclaimed oil water
• Drought Response – Process Water
• Global Warming – Water/Energy Nexus
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Legislative Update
Assemblymember Brian Dahle
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DPR Proposal on Pesticide Use Near Schools/Day Care Centers
• DPR proposal to not allow certain pesticides and application methods used within ¼ mile of a school or day care/nursery M-F 6am to 6pm
• Fumigants can’t be applied when school classes are scheduled/day cares open within 36hours following fumigation– No science based or risk based
reason for this new regulation
• Comments/posts cards due December 9th. Visit Booth #929 for post cards.
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2016 Advocacy Report
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Thank You!
Almond Alliance of California1211 L StreetModesto CA 95354www.almondalliance.orgT: [email protected]
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Questions?