Assembly member Dawn Addis has put forth Assembly Bill 1833, also known as the California-Grown Mushroom Act. Addis emphasizes that California holds the position of the world's second largest mushroom producer, and asserts the necessity of transparency for consumers and recognition for the state's farmers. The bill proposes a labeling system to indicate if mushrooms are locally produced in California.
The bill addresses the issue of deceptive marketing strategies in the mushroom sector by introducing a "California Grown" label. Supporters of the bill include the California Certified Organic Farmers and family-owned business Far West Fungi. Erin Raser from Far West Fungi points out that California farmers deal with some of the highest production costs globally, and believes the bill would enhance transparency for local consumers and provide farmers with a unique marketing tool.
Assembly Bill 1833 is currently pending referral to a policy committee. Addis, who was elected to represent the coastal 30th Assembly District including parts of San Luis Obispo, Monterey Counties and a section of Santa Cruz County, is the author of the bill.
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