Committee Jurisdiction: Primary jurisdiction includes agricultural commissions, agricultural commodities, Department of Food and Agriculture, expositions and fairs, farmers markets, food access, food labeling, labeling of agricultural commodities, livestock and poultry, marketing orders and agreements, milk and milk products, pest management, veterinarians: agricultural issues.
California Department of Food and Agriculture COVID-19 information
Assembly Member Robert Rivas,
Chair of the Agriculture Committee
Assembly Member Devon J. Mathis,
Vice Chair of the Agriculture Committee
For information on how to submit a position letter please see the
Advocacy Quick Reference Guide
Advocacy Quick Reference Guide
Deadline for position letters is by 5:00 p.m. one week prior to the hearing date. 
Important COVID-19 Information
The public will have the ability to participate in committee hearings by offering comment in the following ways:
- The Capitol will be open for attendance of hearings; however, all are encouraged to participate using the Remote Testimony Station noted below, or by phone. If you decide to attend hearing in person, be advised you are required to wear a mask at all times while in the building. Hearings are also livestreamed on the Assembly’s website at https://www.assembly.ca.gov/todaysevents.
- Remote Testimony Station location:
- Sacramento – State Capitol Park - North steps.
- Email the Agriculture Committee at AGRI.Committee@assembly.ca.gov to submit written testimony. Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment and may be read into the record or reprinted.
