A Central Valley brewer saw an opportunity to help spark a ‘light bulb’ moment with general consumers. As AgNet West reported earlier this month, Fresno, California beer maker Full Circle Brewing …
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
(CFBF) — Delegates from county Farm Bureaus throughout California have re-elected the statewide California Farm Bureau Federation officer team of President Jamie Johansson, First Vice President Shannon Douglass and Second …
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train …
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
(CFBF) — Described as “a staple of the San Benito County Farm Bureau” who has served on its board of directors for more than 70 years, farmer Al Bonturi of …
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
(CFBF) — In welcoming Farm Bureau members to the first meeting of the second century of the California Farm Bureau Federation, CFBF President Jamie Johansson said the organization would continue …
Brewery Goes ‘Full Circle’ with MJDOA Partnership
A California craft brewer joins a well-known agriculture awareness campaign to help bridge the gap between the industry and consumers. MAT Full Circle Brewing in Fresno California makes beers with …
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
The Kincade Fire has burned more than 77,000 acres as of November 4, causing significant damage to the community with the destruction of homes, farms, and businesses. For those who …
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables, …
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
Eligible Voters to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 4 (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across …
The Changing Demographics of Farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released more information from the 2017 Census of Agriculture that is broken down by race, ethnicity, and gender. The national, state, …
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
There is still space available for the Sustainability in Action meeting coming up on Thursday, September 26 at the CSUMB City Center in Salinas. The workshop is being hosted by …
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience …
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
The South Valley Caucus, comprised of the Farm Bureaus from Kings, Tulare, Fresno and Madera counties, recently established a new staffing position to help engage community members about the value …
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
A recent report from the American Trucking Association (ATA) notes that the trucking industry is suffering from a significant lack of drivers. Unless something is done to reverse this trend, …