Representation: Local Government

Riverside County Farm Bureau actively represents members at the local government level, primarily to elected officials, agencies and staff of the County of Riverside but also to other regional, countywide, area and local government entities, including water districts and cities.

Farm Bureau also develops and encourages agricultural leaders to seek positions with these local government entities.

Among the issues affecting agriculture have been the local government topics below:

• Stephens' Kangaroo Rat (February 2002)
• Biosolids Regulation  (April 2001)
• Manure Ordinance 427  (April 2001)
• La Quinta planned expansion  (July 2000)
• Grading Ordinance 457  (June 2000)
• Right to Farm  (August 1999)
• County General Plan  (July 1999)
• Water Transfer  (January 1999)