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SACRAMENTO – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear about federal and state resources available to communities impacted by the October wildfires in Northern California at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento.
“The devastating impact of these fires to local communities is heartbreaking,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Farms and farmers are integral to this region, so we are working very closely with our state and federal partners to get them the information they need on assistance programs to help them rebuild. Recovery is not only about assistance, but also returning to normal business operations. The Wine Country is an important economic driver for the region, and many establishments are open and welcoming visitors.”
The board will also be discussing California WaterFix, the Administration’s plan to modernize the state’s water delivery system and maintain a reliable clean water supply for 25 million Californians.
Invited speakers for the meeting include: Dan Bout, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services; Jacque Johnson, USDA Farm Service Agency; Jim Spear, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Cynthia Cowell, US Small Business Administration; Karla Nemeth, California Natural Resources Agency; Jay Lund, UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences; Randy Record, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; and Jason Phillips, Friant Water Authority.
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs.
The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture.
All meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcome.
Follow the board on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard.
The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), 1220 N St., Main Auditorium, Sacramento.
“The devastating impact of these fires to local communities is heartbreaking,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Farms and farmers are integral to this region, so we are working very closely with our state and federal partners to get them the information they need on assistance programs to help them rebuild. Recovery is not only about assistance, but also returning to normal business operations. The Wine Country is an important economic driver for the region, and many establishments are open and welcoming visitors.”
The board will also be discussing California WaterFix, the Administration’s plan to modernize the state’s water delivery system and maintain a reliable clean water supply for 25 million Californians.
Invited speakers for the meeting include: Dan Bout, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services; Jacque Johnson, USDA Farm Service Agency; Jim Spear, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Cynthia Cowell, US Small Business Administration; Karla Nemeth, California Natural Resources Agency; Jay Lund, UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences; Randy Record, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; and Jason Phillips, Friant Water Authority.
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs.
The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture.
All meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcome.
Follow the board on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard.
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SACRAMENTO – Cannabis businesses licensed by the state of California may now purchase commercial insurance coverage from an admitted commercial insurance company.
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has approved the filing of the first admitted commercial insurance company to file cannabis business insurance so that the insurer can begin writing policies and offering coverage for cannabis business owners.
"This is the first of what I hope will be many commercial carriers filing insurance products to fill insurance coverage gaps for the cannabis industry," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. "Consumers who visit cannabis businesses, workers who work there, businesses who sell products to or rent property to cannabis businesses, and the investors, owners and operators of cannabis businesses all should have insurance coverage available to help them recover when something goes wrong just as any other legalized business does."
Jones launched an initiative earlier this year to encourage commercial insurance companies to write insurance to fill coverage gaps for the cannabis industry.
This first filing and approval of commercial insurance for the cannabis industry is a successful result of Commissioner Jones' initiative.
Jones has convened meetings between commercial insurance company executives and cannabis business owners to educate the insurance industry about the sophistication, professionalism and risk management of the cannabis industry. Jones has also organized tours for insurance executives at cannabis businesses.
In October Jones held a first in the nation public hearing to identify insurance gaps faced by the cannabis industry.
Cannabis businesses and insurance industry representatives testified about the limited availability of insurance for cannabis businesses.
The hearing revealed that while there is insurance available from surplus lines insurers, insurance coverage is limited in scope and, until the approval being announced today, commercial carriers were not yet writing insurance.
Jones also announced that department staff would be allocated to cannabis insurance filings.
"Our mission remains insurance protection for all Californians, which includes insurance for California's legalized cannabis businesses and customers. We encourage more insurance companies to file cannabis business insurance products with the department to meet the needs of this emerging market," Jones added.
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has approved the filing of the first admitted commercial insurance company to file cannabis business insurance so that the insurer can begin writing policies and offering coverage for cannabis business owners.
"This is the first of what I hope will be many commercial carriers filing insurance products to fill insurance coverage gaps for the cannabis industry," said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. "Consumers who visit cannabis businesses, workers who work there, businesses who sell products to or rent property to cannabis businesses, and the investors, owners and operators of cannabis businesses all should have insurance coverage available to help them recover when something goes wrong just as any other legalized business does."
Jones launched an initiative earlier this year to encourage commercial insurance companies to write insurance to fill coverage gaps for the cannabis industry.
This first filing and approval of commercial insurance for the cannabis industry is a successful result of Commissioner Jones' initiative.
Jones has convened meetings between commercial insurance company executives and cannabis business owners to educate the insurance industry about the sophistication, professionalism and risk management of the cannabis industry. Jones has also organized tours for insurance executives at cannabis businesses.
In October Jones held a first in the nation public hearing to identify insurance gaps faced by the cannabis industry.
Cannabis businesses and insurance industry representatives testified about the limited availability of insurance for cannabis businesses.
The hearing revealed that while there is insurance available from surplus lines insurers, insurance coverage is limited in scope and, until the approval being announced today, commercial carriers were not yet writing insurance.
Jones also announced that department staff would be allocated to cannabis insurance filings.
"Our mission remains insurance protection for all Californians, which includes insurance for California's legalized cannabis businesses and customers. We encourage more insurance companies to file cannabis business insurance products with the department to meet the needs of this emerging market," Jones added.
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