2026 Comments
May 8th, 2026 – Water Metrics
Coastal Fresh Farms – Anna Haller
Comments: Removal of mandatory certified well inspector requirement. Wells should be inspected and tested regularly, then based on those results, a certified well inspector may be called out.
Other miscellaneous comments and questions throughout.
Main Submission
May 18th, 2026 – Water Metrics
May 19th, 2026 – Water Metrics
CA LGMA/Technical Director – Greg Komar
Comments: The CA LGMA Technical Committee met and shared their feedback regarding the proposed changes to the water section. Attached is a formal recommendation letter from the group. Thank you
Main Submission
California LGMA Technical Committee Comments – Draft Water Metrics Comment Period – May 2026
May 19th, 2026 – Water Metrics
AZ LGMA/AZLGMA Technical Assistant – Kami Van Horn
Comments: The Arizona LGMA Technical Subcommittee met on April 21st, April 28th, & May 5th, 2026, to review the proposed changes to Issue 4: Personnel Qualifications and Training, Issue 6: Water and the Glossary. We thank the WGA water subgroup, the subject matter experts, for their time and effort in reviewing and recommending changes to these sections, and we also appreciate the opportunity to make suggestions to this transparent process. We examined the portion of the document under review and have the attached comments.
Main Submission
Supporting Materials
May 19th, 2026 – Water Metrics
Yuma Safe Produce Council – Amanda Brooks
Comments: See attached letter.
Main Submission
May 20th, 2026 – Water Metrics
The Food Industry Association (FMI) – Adriana Alfaro
Comments: The Food Industry Association (FMI), on behalf of our retail and wholesale members, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed amendments to the CA LGMA Agricultural Water Metrics. Food safety remains a priority for our members, and FMI continuous improvement to enhance the safety of the produce supply.
Main Submission
May 20th, 2026 – Water Metrics
The 2025 LGMA Approved Guidelines Amendment Process
Western Growers supports the continuous improvement of the LGMA-approved leafy green food safety guidelines and facilitates a yearly systematic amendment process.
Starting in 2022, the “Priority Setting Committee,” established by the LGMAs, is responsible for assessing annual priorities. At the beginning of each year, the Priority-Setting Committee sets the topic(s) for the remainder of the year.
The Comment Period is Now Open for the Water Section (Issue 6)
Important Documents – Working Draft
The working draft below includes proposed updates to the LGMA metrics, shown in tracked changes. These updates were developed based on recommendations from subject matter experts (SMEs) and extensive discussions within the Water Working Group.
This draft reflects the outcome of a process spanning more than 15 meetings. We welcome your review and encourage you to provide any comments or feedback.
Working Draft: 2026.04.08 Current Working DRAFT_LGMA Ag water metrics amendments
Supplemental Documents:
Below are the supplemental documents referenced in the working draft. Appendix A items will be incorporated into Appendix A once the metrics are finalized and approved.
Rationale Document: 2026.04.09 Water Metrics Updated Rationale Document -For Comments
Well Assessment Checklist for Appendix A: 2026.04.07 Well Assessment Checklist for Appendix A -For Comments
Well Inventory Form for Appendix A: 2026.04.09 Appendix A Supplement- Well Inventory Form
Well Inspection Priority Table for Appendix A: 2026.04.06 Scheduling priority for well inspections for inclusion in Appendix A
Participate in the Process
If you are interested in summitting comments to for the proposed working drafts, follow these submission guidelines:
- Download the “Working Draft” under Important Document
- Use the Word function “New Comment” to provide details on how the proposed change will enhance food safety, along with the rationale behind the change
- When you are ready to submit please submit your document by clicking on “Submit a Comment” button below. This will take you to a form where you can attach a new version of the working draft with your comments.
Note: We are only accepting proposals that follow the above steps. Comment should be submitted as a word document, scientific rationale should be included for comments submitted.
Important Dates and Events
| Event | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Setting Process | Jan 15th – Mar 1st | The CA and AZ LGMA Set Priorities for the year (Water and CA & AZ Alignment) |
| Priority Working Process | Mar 1st – April 2026 | WG and CA LGMA select the Priority working group. WG facilitates working group meetings. The priority working group proposes science-based changes for the set priority. |
| Comment Submission Process Begins (Water) | April 13 2026 | Comment period begins. WG, LGMA announce comment period being open |
| 30 day – comment period (Water) | April 13 – May 20, 2026 (extended) | The public submits comments through this website |
| Webinar – review comments and proposed changes | May 27th, 2026 at 11 am PT (extended from May 20th) | WG hosts a webinar. Public comments are reviewed and vetted
Register here |
| Final Report | June 2026 | WG prepares a report of comments and public vetting for the CA LGMA board to consider and discuss |