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The history of agriculture in California began with California's indigenous peoples and was radically altered by colonization and statehood. Throughout its history agriculture has formed an important part of the state's economy. California has been the largest agricultural producer in the United States for over 60 years. [1]
In 1975, the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975 was enacted, [223] establishing the right to collective bargaining for farmworkers in California, a first in U.S. history. [224] Individuals with prominent roles in farm worker organizing in this period include Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and Philip Vera Cruz.
California Agricultural Labor Relations Board; California agricultural strikes of 1933; California Agriculture; California Avocado Commission; California Avocado Society; California Beet Sugar Company; California Border Protection Stations; California Certified Organic Farmers; California Cured Fruit Association; California dairy industry
The economy of the State of California is the largest in the United States, with a $4.080 trillion gross state product (GSP) as of 2024. [1] It is the largest sub-national economy in the world. If California were a nation it would rank in terms of nominal GDP as the world's fourth largest economy, behind Germany and ahead of Japan (4.070
The California agricultural strikes of 1933 were a series of strikes by mostly Mexican and Filipino agricultural workers throughout the San Joaquin Valley. More than 47,500 workers were involved in the wave of approximately 30 strikes from 1931 to 1941.
In California, agriculture accounts for 80 percent of the water diverted from the Colorado River, with tree nut, alfalfa and dairy farming making up a large portion of this total.
Agriculture industry group opposes California law Ian LeMay, president of the California Fresh Fruit Association, criticized the governor’s decision to sign the bill.
The extent of the economic damage for California's agriculture industry, and for producers of different crops, will depend on which approach Trump takes, Steinbach said. For example, if large U.S ...