In some areas of the country Farmers Markets located in urban business districts are gradually becoming more welcomed. Many California cities have farmer’s markets in the heart of downtown areas…
Almond Board: Heat Safety Plans Keep Businesses Safe
During California’s hot summers it’s important to keep farm workers safe and when farmers do that, they’re keeping their business safe as well. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open…
High-Speed Rail and Agriculture
…But, it cuts through the ag land in Central California, and several farmers and others in the ag industry are upset with the effects it they believe it will have…
AgNeTVideo: Bob Stallman Speech
…Stallman’s speech during the Humboldt County Farm Bureau’s 100th anniversary celebration. He discusses the history of Farm Bureau, the need for farmers to stick together, and what some critics say….
Farmers Markets Growing
Farmers Markets keep growing around the nation. Daniel Lee has the story. Click to open or download audio report…
Farmers Market Week
…while enabling farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers and cultivate consumer loyalty. Celebrate National Farmers Market Week, August 4-10, 2013, by visiting your local farmers…
AFBF President on California Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation President speaks to California farmers. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report In an interview with AgNet West, American Farm Bureau…
Farm to Fork Festival Planned
Plans are well underway for the first Farm to Fork festival in Sacramento. The festival will feature farmers and producers of all types, a large farmers’ market, educational displays, livestock,…
Humboldt County Farm Bureau Celebration Planned
…President Paul Wenger are both planning on attending the celebration. Farmers and ranchers from around the state are invited to join the folks in Humbolt County in their celebration, and…
Ag Labor Survey
Farmers in many counties across the state continue to see agriculture labor shortages. Farmers and ranchers are reminded to let the California Farm Bureau Federation know about the shortages you’re…
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 26 public agencies from the Local Groundwater Assistance Program. Grant funding is provided by Proposition…
Possible Changes in Crop Outlook Report
Farmers and traders are speculating now on whether or not USDA will change its previous crop production and price forecasts when its new outlook report comes out Thursday. Gary Crawford…
Volunteers Needed for Yuba-Sutter Fair
…staff its ‘AgVentures’ agriculture education building during the fair’s run July 31 – Aug 4. Volunteers will assist with the farm bureau’s public outreach and agriculture education projects in the…