…of confined spaces including grain handling operations at farms. Cal/OSHA initiated an ongoing Special Emphasis Program on Confined Spaces back in January 2012, featuring educational outreach to employers and increased…
New Ecosystem Services Database
…of the benefits. The database contains nearly 400 farms and ranches. It is intended to easily communicate to a broad audience the multiple benefits provided by agriculture in California. The…
Class 44 Selected for Leadership Program
…agriculture industry and other areas. Class 44 Fellows: • Matthew Altman, Altman Plants, Vista • Jose Arriaga, Department of Agriculture, San Diego • John Chandler, Chandler Farms, Selma • Gabe…
Judge Says Water Right Fee is Invalid
…similar challenge filed by the Northern California Water Association and other plaintiffs. The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 74,000…
Annual Twilight Field Day This Week
…afternoon bus tour to three San Joaquin Valley farms where conservation agriculture systems are already being successfully implemented. The event is free, but participants are asked to pre-register. For more…
Family Farm Wins Against Development
…until they saved up enough money to buy their own farm,” said Amarjit Pamma, who now farms the land with his brother Gurvinder. “They farmed this property for over 30…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…Audio Report California is home to 80,500 farms and ranches, which all together brought in $44.7 billion for their output last year. That’s an increase of 3 percent over 2011….
Water Meeting Next Week
…spells uncertainty for agricultural interests throughout this state. Back in May, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order to streamline approvals for water transfers to protect California’s farms. The order was…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…California’s farms. The order was in response to the very dry conditions occurring within the state. Currently, water allocations for this year remain low with 35 percent of requested amounts…
High-Tech Farming with Drones
…before they can be spotted by crop scouts. As fewer people work on the farm, adopting these new technologies could play a key role in the success of farms everywhere….
Pezzini Farms is a Popular Stop
Pezzini Farms is a popular stop in Catstroville, where they grow and sell artichokes. Co-owner Jolynn Pezzini explains the artichoke business is a long family tradition. Click to Open or…
Bird Populations on Private Farms
A new report has mixed news on the state of bird populations on private working lands and farms. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
CFBF President’s Statement on Immigration Bill
…the U.S. to work on farms and the people who are already in the country and can earn a chance for legal status while continuing to perform farm jobs. He…
AgNet West E-news: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites
…Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on marijuana and farms, and the growing mite problem in strawberries. Click here to view the current issue….