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AB 947

Agriculture: Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 1 co-sponsor

AB 947 - Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995 OverviewBill Number: AB 947 Title: Agriculture: Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995 Status: Chaptered by Secretary of S

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 283, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 947

AB 947 - Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995

Overview

Bill Number: AB 947
Title: Agriculture: Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 283, Statutes of 2025
Introduced: February 20, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of AB 947 is to update and expand the Cannella Environmental Farming Act of 1995, which provides financial and technical assistance to California farmers and ranchers who implement environmentally-friendly practices on their land. The bill aims to further incentivize the adoption of sustainable agriculture methods that improve soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity.

Key Provisions

  • Increases funding for the Cannella Environmental Farming Program by $50 million annually, to a total of $150 million per year
  • Expands eligibility for program participation to include small-scale urban and peri-urban farms and community gardens
  • Establishes new grant categories to support on-farm habitat restoration, manure-to-energy projects, and precision irrigation technology
  • Requires the California Department of Food and Agriculture to develop an online portal for program applications and progress reporting
  • Directs 25% of program funds to be allocated for projects benefiting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • California farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers who adopt eligible conservation practices will have increased access to financial and technical assistance
  • Environmental groups and wildlife advocates will benefit from expanded habitat restoration and biodiversity protection on agricultural lands
  • Low-income and minority communities will see increased investment in sustainable urban and peri-urban food production
  • The California Department of Food and Agriculture will take on additional administrative responsibilities to manage the expanded program

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

AB 947 was introduced on February 20, 2025 and was signed into law by the Governor on September 5, 2025. The bill's provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, with the first round of expanded program funding and grants to be awarded in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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