US: California leafy greens farmers assure consumers that food safety practices are taken seriously

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a strong warning to the federal government for a decision that threatens to leave millions of people in California without food aid. The bill, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), raised an alarm among vulnerable families, food banks and small farmers. In response, the Californian president formally requested to reverse the cancellation of a key program that was set up during the Biden admin…

Food Safety Program Continues for 94 Percent of the Nation’s Leafy Greens Under California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Program

In the wake of cuts to federal food safety programs, California leafy greens farmers want to assure consumers that mandatory, government-enforced food safety practices are taking place on their farms every day. ... Continue reading: Food Safety Program Continues for 94 Percent of the Nation’s Leafy Greens Under California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Program.

CBS News highlights LGMA’s food safety program

Monday, April 7, 2025 Salinas, CA: In the wake of cuts to federal food safety programs, California leafy greens farmers want to assure consumers that mandatory, government-enforced food safety practices are taking place on their farms every day.The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) BB #:210653 was featured in a segment of CBS Sunday Morning yesterday to demonstrate how California leafy greens farmers are proactively working to e…

US: California leafy greens farmers assure consumers that food safety practices are taken seriously

In the wake of cuts to federal food safety programs, California leafy greens farmers want to assure consumers that mandatory, government-enforced food safety practices are taking place on their farms every day. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) was featured in a segment of CBS Sunday…

Newsom condemns USDA’s funding termination as irrational and harmful, demanding reversal to protect state farmers

Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom has formally appealed to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) after its unexpected decision to cut California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program funds, a major action that has outraged the agriculture industry of California. This abrupt cessation comes despite the program’s crucial role in bolstering local farmers and aiding food-insecure families across the state. A lifel…