Join us for the CRC Annual Grower Meetings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Williams and Yuba City. Stay informed about the latest developments on key issues facing our industry, including the next farm bill, state and federal policy, the latest on the Sites project, and key CRC programs.
Meeting Details:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Morning Meeting – Williams
Granzella’s — Banquet Hall
(one block West of Granzella’s restaurant, parking lot located behind the old bank building)
457 7th St, Williams, CA
8:00 a.m. Doors Open
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meeting
Afternoon Meeting – Yuba City
Hillcrest Catering — Plaza Room
210 Julie Drive, Yuba City, CA
12:30 p.m. Doors Open
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Meeting
*Information presented at both meetings will be the same
Scheduled speakers include:
Josh Sheppard • Chair, California Rice Commission
Welcome and Introduction
Tyson Redpath • The Russell Group
A Year of the Trump Administration, and Looking Forward
Louie Brown • Kahn, Soares & Conway
What to Expect From an Outgoing Governor and the Next Governor
Jerry Brown • Sites Authority
Sites Project Update and Look Forward
Jake Westlin • USA Rice
A New Farm Bill
Tim Johnson • CEO, California Rice Commission
Overview of Conservation Dollars Back to Rice and Key CRC Programs
For more information, contact the CRC’s Communications Manager, Katie Cahill, at kcahill@calrice.org.
