…ranchers who provide fresh, locally-grown and raised products to those Californians preferring a different animal meat product,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “AB 888 will help…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…drought over the past two years,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson. “This disaster assistance will provide California’s family farms with needed additional support, providing both stability for…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…ballot election. It means that strong-arm organizing tactics and coercion have no place in California agriculture,” said CFBF President Jamie Johansson. Several concerns had been raised as AB 616 was…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…President Jamie Johansson. “But yet again, is unsuccessful either through a previous veto of her bill that got to the governor’s desk and then, of course, a lack of priority…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…agricultural trade negotiator for the United States Trade Representative,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said in a news release. “She brings a real-life understanding of California farm communities and served in…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
…to be in a union.’ CFBF President Jamie Johansson said the rally was a way to ensure that the agricultural industry had a chance to be heard. “AB 616 is…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…desire,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said in a written statement. “They are already suffering from lost jobs due to drought, reduced paychecks due to the overtime law and now the…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…our nation’s water management portfolio,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson. “The diverse investments in Western water infrastructure and our national forestlands included in this package will assist farmers,…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…President Jamie Johansson said in a news release. “By proposing to invest in canal repairs and other projects, he has shown a willingness to address part of that longer-term problem,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-12-21
…formed biostimulant council to advance the market and development, and CFBF President Jamie Johansson welcomes members to the 102 annual AFBF convention. Tune in to the show for these news…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…operations all along the line, but it will be especially hard on our 20,000 small family farming members,” said CFBF President Jamie Johansson. “They and their employees are the unsung…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…the world looking to work hard, sacrifice and, in turn, create opportunities for their children that they otherwise would not have had,” California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said. “We…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
Praising Richard Rominger for his devotion to California agriculture, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson expressed sadness at Rominger’s passing. Rominger, a longtime Yolo County farmer and agricultural official, died…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…board member who became particularly involved in local and statewide water issues. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said Sasaki has worked tirelessly on Sonoma County water for more than…