California Foundation For Agriculture In the Classroom

Napa County Farm Bureau has been a cornerstone of advocacy for agriculture in Napa Valley since its establishment in 1913. Committed to protecting the region's world-class agricultural heritage, the organization serves as a vital resource for farmers and stakeholders alike. Through a variety of programs, including membership benefits and public policy initiatives, the Farm Bureau actively promotes sustainable farming practices and the interests of local producers. Their efforts aim to ensure the preservation and growth of Napa Valley's agricultural landscape for future generations. Generated from the website

In the tomato industry, information is everything. The CTGA keeps growers up to date on issues that affect the farming business through meetings, newsletters, magazines and special correspondence. In 2006, the CTGA led the formation of the Tomato Products Wellness Council ( TPWC ), which is a voluntary organization funded by growers, processors and branded marketers. TPWC's mission: "To increase the consumption of processed tomatoes through facilitation of pertinent collaborative research and generic communication." To succeed in its goal, the TPWC will fund clinical research which will be supported by targeted public relations. The CTGA is the largest funder and its other members include the major branded marketers from the US, Europe and Japan ; independent processors from California and Indiana ; and Canadian and Australian grower organizations. With less than three percent of the population involved in farming, farmers' needs are no longer high priorities for legislators. From Sacramento to Washington D.C., politicians are making decisions that directly affect growers' business. The CTGA actively lobbies to protect growers' interests in the areas of water, labor, pesticides, taxation, transportation, trade and land use. After the growers' hard work and the expense of raising a crop, fair grading is essential. The CTGA's original charter mission was to ensure a fair and impartial grading system. For this reason, the CTGA worked to form the California Processing Tomato Advisory Board and continues to be involved in this service.