California Roundtable Members
Members as of May 2010
Regulatory and institutional partners
| Agency | Name |
|---|---|
| CA Department of Conservation | Brian Leahy |
| CA Department of Food & Agriculture | Casey Walsh Cady |
| USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Luana Kiger |
| US Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 | Kathy Taylor |
CRAE Mission Statement
The California Roundtable on Agriculture and the Environment (CRAE) is an alliance of agricultural, environmental, labor, and public agency leaders seeking to promote an agriculture that is economically viable, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Roundtable participants strive to learn from each other about agricultural, environmental, labor and regulatory issues, identify common interests and advocate in support of the group’s common goals and principles.
By “economically viable,” we mean agriculture that is profitable and long-lasting.
By “environmentally sustainable” we mean the production, processing, transport, and consumption of agricultural products in such a way that conserves natural resources and protects human and ecosystem health.
By “socially responsible,” we mean contributing to the needs of the community, including farm families and employees, protecting consumer and worker health and safety, and supporting state, regional and local agriculture in the marketplace.
We believe that agricultural producers, consumers, policymakers and public interest organizations must all play a critical role in achieving these objectives.
CRAE’s Charter can be downloaded here.