In order to ensure the economic stability of agricultural production in California, California Women for Agriculture recognizes the necessity of properly balanced federal legislation for enhancement and encouragement of the free enterprise system. We support the development of a federal inheritance tax that encourages preservation of the family farm unit.

In conjunction with our stated goals promoting and protecting agriculture, and for the well being of public health, safety, and welfare, California Women for Agriculture supports legislation at all levels of government which assure a continued sound and healthy agricultural industry. When necessary, we will vigorously oppose legislation that threatens the viability of agriculture as part of the private enterprise system.
Because agriculture is a basic industry, California Women for Agriculture supports legislation and/or action which requires consideration on issues such as the following:

* Preservation of economically productive agricultural land.

* Adequate and affordable water supplies.

* Adequate and affordable energy supplies.

* Effective pest control and pest exclusion, detection and eradication activities.

* Adequate labor force, labor housing and fair agricultural labor laws.

* Marketing of agricultural products in domestic and foreign markets.

* Continued agricultural research and education

* Economic production along with inherent protection of farm animals.

* Expanding religious leaders' awareness of production agriculture.

* Equitable funding (based on both commodity value and population) for adequate transportation and distribution systems for agricultural products.

* Affordable agricultural financing to allow a fair profit to the farmer and to provide the consumer with quality products at reasonable prices.

* Enhancement and encouragement of the free enterprise system.