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California Women for Agriculture recognizes the necessity of legislation that supports the following:
1) A long range, adequate base of funding for public education in California.
2) State programs in vocational agricultural education including adequate funding and staffing for the support unit with
the State Department of Education.
3) State and local education programs in general agriculture in grades K-12.
4) Continuation and funding of agricultural vocational and general agricultural classes in the Community College System.
5) Continued support and expansion of schools of agriculture in the State College and University Systems.
6) Adult vocational education in agricultural classes and courses in local education agencies.
7) Renewal and funding of the Federal Vocation Act.
8) Youth leadership development through 4-H and Future Farmers of America Programs.
9) Continued support and funding of public and private agricultural research (i.e., USDA, University, Dept. of Food and
Ag., Soil Conservation Service, and private industry).
10) Educational programs of the Cooperative Education Service, Farm Advisors' programs and Agricultural Commissioner's
offices.
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