South Santa Clara County’s first legislative summit hosted by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce on April 25 included input from two key San Benito County representatives. The event was a chance for Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, and Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, to share their views to the local crowd. Alejo and Farr each represent San Benito County.
Agriculture was a significant topic of discussion, and Farr noted that Santa Clara County does an average of $250 million in agricultural sales per year.
“People want fresh, organic stuff, and there are many opportunities for small farming,” Farr said. “This is a growth industry, and we are better positioned than anybody in locality, jurisdiction and geography.”
