The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
1 Though chemical fertilizers increase food production for nations all over the world, the negative effects to the environment have become inarguable. 2  The chemicals that compose fertilizer, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, run off into local waterways during rainy periods. Farmers use chemical pesticides to eliminate insects and diseases that destroy crops and diminish food supply. 2  These compounds work very well in killing the insects that feed on the roots, leaves and stems of both food crops and garden flowers.
By laying out a plan, farmers are able to see if there are certain areas of the farm that can use fewer resources, thereby decreasing the impact of the farm on the environment. Farmers are able to decrease the use of pesticides and herbicides on their farm by implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM).t is important for farmers to keep livestock out of water sources because livestock can disturb the banks and cause the water to become muddy and full of dirt. Livestock can leave waste in the water which adds excessive nutrients to the water like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.