Organizations support Costa for ag chair

“As a 16-year veteran of Congress and third-generation farmer, we believe that Congressman Costa possesses the experience and leadership adeptness needed to carry the Committee and its important work forward,” the organizations wrote. “The House Agriculture Committee will not only play a vital role in the needs of producers who grow our food but also how we maximize access to it. We are confident that Congressman Costa will lead on these issues to the benefit of American farmers, ranchers, communities, and families.”

Congressman Costa represents the 16th Congressional District of California, including parts of Fresno, Madera and Merced counties, which produced over $12 billion in farm gate value in 2018. This district includes many small- and medium-sized towns that are similar to many rural towns across America.

Among the over 70 endorsing organizations are the African American Farmers of California, California Agricultural Irrigation Association, California Farmworker Foundation, California Women for Agriculture, Western Growers Association, Wine Institute, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Fresh Fruit Association, Almond Alliance of California, United Ag, California Citrus Mutual, and the Family Farm Alliance.