…the water carried over in SWP reservoirs from 2013 and earlier years. Roughly 25 million Californians and nearly one million acres of irrigated farmland, mostly in Kern and Kings counties,…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…billion agriculture industry. “In 2014, with the release of the 2013 Fresno County Crop and Livestock Report, the county dropped from its number one position as the leading agricultural county…
What ‘Potential to Discharge’ Means to You
…forms to growers in parts of the state to survey what land owners are practicing in the field. San Joaquin County Resource Conservation Coalition Program Manager Mike Wackman says one…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…county office. To find your local office visit http://offices.usda.gov. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…are now being accepted and the deadline to enter is May 8, 2015. “At The Big Fresno Fair we pride ourselves on showcasing the best in Fresno County and beyond,…
Care and Maintenance of Garden Tools Workshop to be held
The U.C. Master Gardeners of Lake County are pleased to present a Care and Maintenance of Garden Tools Workshop with instructor Jim Harrell. The workshop will be held February 25,…
Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information
…the mailers are purely used to gather as much information as they can from the field. San Joaquin County Resource Conservation Coalition Program Manager Mike Wackman says the forms caused…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
…In Mendota – Mayor Robert Silva (559) 630-0861 In Kings County – Supervisor Richard Valle (559) 362-4664 In Delano – Mario Santoyo (559) 779-0701 In Orange Cove – June Bracamontes,…
Tickets are Now on Sale for Farm Night at the Film Festival
Join the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau at the 21st Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival for a screening of the film Farmland. Tickets are now on sale…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Available
…public or private high school in either Yuba or Sutter County, must have an average to above-average academic record, and plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited…
Consumers Backing Sustainability Push
…encompassing meaning. President of the Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission Karissa Kruse has set a goal for all of Sonoma County to be truly certified in five years. Consumers Backing…
Fresno County Farmer Opens New Winery
Kings River Winery owner Bob Bagdasarian gives a tour of his winery. A California farmer follows his dream. Sabrina Hill talks with Bob Bagdasarian about the opening of his Kings…
CA Farmer/Business Owner’s Part in 2015 World Ag Expo
…Critchley, who owns MC Solutions and farms with her husband in Fresno County. Mandy Critchley Interview For more on MC Solutions, click here. Follow our coverage of the World Ag…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…not those from the Bay Area. “They’re so ecstatic to see a tractor, it’s kind of funny,” Pamma said. Fresno County’s Hmong small farmers Fresno County has the largest concentration…