Agency official says Department of Food and Agriculture is focused on protecting California's food supply

An Agency official, speaking for the Department of Food and Agriculture, said the department's work "is all about protecting our food supply system." The official described that system as "a whole system of farmers and farm workers working together to bring a bounty of fresh, delicious, nutritious food to every Californian."

The comment framed the department's mission around supply-chain protection and support for agricultural workers. The statement emphasized coordination across producers and labor as central to ensuring food availability and quality for residents across California. No formal actions, votes or references to statutes or specific programs were made during the remarks.