USDA: Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary (FRSMP) Program

CRS Report: Farm Safety Net Proposals for the 2012 Farm Bill

Earlier this year, an eight-member delegation represented CACASA in various meetings with congressional offices and federal agencies.  Below are fact sheets providing a brief synopsis of issues discussed at these meetings. 

CACASA Fact Sheet

Farm Bill 2012 Fact Sheet

CCC Charter Act Fact Sheet

European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) Fact Sheet

EGVM Graphs

Canine Inspections Fact Sheet

Pest Detection Fact Sheet

Asian Citrus Psyllid - Huanglongbing (ACP-HLB) Fact Sheet

Pierce Disease Glassy Wing Sharpshooter Fact Sheet

Wildlife Services Fact Sheet

US Forest Service Noxious Weeds

US Postal Service Fact Sheet 

Bob Atkins, CACASA President, and Scott Hudson listen as Kevin Shea, Associate Administrator USDA-APHIS briefs them on FY 2012 budget and pest and disease management activities.

CACASA-DC delegation in meeting with officials at the US Dept. of Homeland Security, Custom and Border Protection discussing ways to enhance communications regarding detected pests harmful to agriculture.

CACASA-DC delegation meeting with California Congressman Sam Farr (D-17th), Ranking Member on US House Subcommittee on Agriculture Appropriations.  Discussions included the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill and adequate resources to carry out regulatory infrastructure that promotes trade of agricultural products. 

Incoming CACASA President Mary Pfeiffer, Shasta County, discusses the diverse agricultural economy of California and the importance of pest and disease management in the 2012 Farm Bill with US House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK).

CACASA-DC delegation meets with California Congressman Mike Thompson (D-1st).  As a strong advocate for California's wine industry, Thompson understands the importance of pest and disease management in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

CACASA-DC delegation meets with officials at EPA to discuss enforcement of EPA's regulations on fumigants.

CACASA-DC delegation meets with Congressman Jim Costa (D-20th).  His vast knowledge on issues important to agriculture in the Central Valley of California, like pest and disease management and water, has earned him respect among his colleagues in Congress leading to his recent ascension to ranking member post on a sub-committe of the US House Committee on Agriculture.   

CACASA-DC delegation meets with Congressman Jeff Denham (R-19th).  As a producer and former State Senator, he has a profound understanding of the importance of pest and disease issues in California.