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This resolution designates May 11-17, 2025, as California's Farm Week, recognizing the state's significant agricultural industry and its contributions to the national and global food supply. The resolution highlights California's status as the nation's top agricultural state for over 60 years, noting that it produces more than 400 crop and livestock products, accounting for over one-third of vegetables and nearly three-quarters of fruits and nuts in the United States. The document emphasizes the industry's economic importance, with farming and related industries employing over 22.1 million people and generating $23.6 billion in exports in 2022. The resolution also celebrates the agricultural sector's technological advancements, sustainability efforts, and commitment to climate-smart practices, while acknowledging the challenges such as potential loss of agricultural land. By designating this special week, the resolution aims to honor farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and others involved in agriculture, and to raise awareness about the critical role of agriculture in California's economy and national food production.

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