The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted a meeting with Assemblyman Jim Patterson of the 23^rd Assembly District at the Association offices in Fresno today.  Key issues discussed included the biomass facility closure issue, water, labor issues and the State Water Board’s effort to completely redo the Irrigated Lands Program.  Assemblyman Patterson is Vice Chairman on Labor and Employment Committee, Vice Chairman on the Utilities and Commerce Committee and sits on the Budget Subcommittes #3 and #6, one of which oversees the budget for the State Water Resources Control Board.  Participating in the meeting were the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Citrus Mutual, California Fresh Fruit Association and the South Valley Water Association.