Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…topic of discussion at a recent California Press Foundation conference in San Francisco. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen was one of the panel members who noted some of…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…able to take full advantage of the ample water supply. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen explained that it was a year of disappointment mixed with hope for the…
Fresno County Leads California as Top Agricultural County
…Jacobsen. “Fresno County lies in the heart of this production and proudly serves as the food capital of the nation.” Fresno County had more than $7.88 billion in ag sales…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…Ryan Jacobsen noted that the feedback obtained through labor surveys is exceptionally valuable because “the more information we collect, the more information we’re able to aggregate and that becomes very,…
Fresno County 2016 Crop Report Shows Drought, Market Impacts
…the San Joaquin Valley, the successes and challenges reflected in this report impact all residents directly,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. One of the features of the report is listing…
Labor Shortages Continue to Plague California
…in the $13 million-dollar range because of a lack of available labor. Listen to Jacobsen’s full interview Ryan Jacobsen Interview Along with a shortage of labor, several other factors are…
How’s Your Agriculture Labor Availability?
…their specific operation,” noted Jacobsen. Information coming directly from farms and ranches is critical in getting an accurate picture of the labor availability in the state. Jacobsen commented on the…
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
…men and women who produce this nutritious crop,” said Ryan Jacobsen, FCFB CEO. California Milk Facts: California has been the nation’s leading dairy state since 1993 when it surpassed Wisconsin…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…have planned for the upcoming season. Fresno County Farm Bureau issues statement on water supply for County’s Westside federal contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “In a snowpack season containing…
FCFB: No Water Announcement Is ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) issues statement on water supply for county’s federal water contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “Mother Nature has provided a bountiful precipitation season-one that will…
‘Valley’s Gold’ Gets National Exposure
…Gold” Host Ryan Jacobsen said. “Each one takes one or two products and basically takes it through the value chain. We’ll start out on the farm, go to a processor…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…are eating food that originated in Fresno County,” said FCFB CEO Ryan Jacobsen. “The magnitude of this industry does not occur by happenstance. Generation upon generation of agricultural infrastructure has…