Bill Name: AB-52 (Aguiar-Curry): Farmer equity: advisory committees

Bill Number: AB-52

Bill Author(s): Assembly Member Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry

Legislative Session / Year: 2026

State: California

AVFCA Position: Support

Bill Synopsis: This bill seeks to enhance the Farmer Equity Act of 2017 by authorizing the establishment of two advisory committees - the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Producer Advisory Committee, and the Small-Scale Producer Advisory Committee. These committees aim to support the Department of Food and Agriculture in ensuring the inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development and implementation of agriculture policies and programs. By providing a platform for small-scale and medium-scale producers to advise on programs, policies, education, outreach, and technical assistance, AB-52 serves as a primary engine for increasing local meat, fruit and vegetable options, in addition to horticultural practices, including those aligned with ecological balance.