Toni was the driving force behind pulling local leaders and the state senate to pass a bill that allowed Lake County teens to continue to work the harvest. This bill continues to be renewed annually today. Whereas. Toni cares deeply for her farm workers and their families as evidenced by her continuous efforts to educate and work with local. state. and federal policy makers. In 2006. Toni made the front page of the New York Times when Lake County and farming communities across California were experiencing severe labor shortages during harvest. A proponent of a reformed Guest Worker program to improve the health and safety of migrant workers. Toni worked with U.S. Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN in an attempt to pass the AgJobs bill.