Wenger Continued drought and problems in water management combine to extend the suffering in rural communities, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President Paul Wenger said today’s announcement…
Spring Fling Fundraiser
…$60 each. Sponsorship details and tickets are available by calling Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau at (530) 673-6550 or by visiting http://yubasutter.cfbf.com/About/Events.aspx. This event will sell out so get your tickets now!…
Water Rights: Farmers Prepare For Possibility of New Curtailments
…the letter explained. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Used with permission from Ag Alert…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…Story by Ching Lee Originally published in Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…sites. Story by Steve Adler Originally published in Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com….
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…loss of commerce. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Used with permission from Ag Alert, and the California Farm Bureau Federation….
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…good market.” Article by Ching Lee, originally published in the California Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com….
CFBF Annual Meeting: Monterey County Executive Director on Water Issues
The theme for this year’s California Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting is Ag in the Crosshairs. Sabrina Hill talks with Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot about what…
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
…work on long-term reform,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “When we have storms such as those that have reached California this week, we simply must be able to capture as…
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
Paul Wenger A message from Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation 2014 will certainly be one for the record books. The drought will be the topic long remembered, but…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members. www.cfbf.com…
CFBF: President’s Immigration Action Complicates Reform Effort
…Congress. “While we appreciate the president’s interest in reforming our inadequate immigration system, we’re afraid his action may complicate efforts to achieve a comprehensive, long-term solution,” CFBF President Paul Wenger…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Federation (CFBF), California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), California Grain & Feed Association (CGFA), and Western Growers Association (WGA). For more information about the FSMA listening sessions, including agenda and registration,…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau (YSFB) Directors recently voted to support and align with the position taken by California Farm Bureau Federation’s (CFBF) 2014 Voter Guide. Following is information provided by CFBF…