…local water customers including private water companies, irrigation districts, dairy owners, farmers and municipalities. To register visit: www.sce.com/workshops. Call 559-625-7126 or 800-772-4822 for more information. Conference will be held at…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
…California Meetings (Oct. 10, 2012 to Jan. 23, 2013), CLICK HERE. For the Poster/flyer “Attention Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers” CLICK HERE. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
…2346 and AB 2676. The legislation would have exposed farmers to abusive private lawsuits and extended liability as well as criminal sanctions even when no harm occurred. These bills were…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…to seek an injunction against their employers to compel compliance and allow employees to sue farmers for any damages caused by the failure to comply. Additionally, it allows farm workers…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…Supermarkets’ produce and floral division director will offer insights into how consumer buying habits will shape demand for agricultural products. The conference is designed for farmers, farm managers, lawyers, appraisers,…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…operation of a Central California slaughterhouse after receiving undercover video showing alleged abuse to dairy cows. Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which inspects meat facilities, suspended operations…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…demand for beef. “Their actions will impact consumers by increasing protein costs at the grocery store. They are no friend to family farmers and ranchers or consumers and will be…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…from farmers, industry leaders and radio stations alike,” stated Cooper. “We’re especially pleased to welcome the Farmakis team aboard. They bring depth and knowledge in the advertising community and over…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…air quality concerns, thereby using federal funding strategically to provide the most benefits for the environment, public health and stewardship efforts by farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. “California farmers have…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…low-fat dairy foods into action in their own lives. During the month of June, CNPP will be celebrating the first anniversary of MyPlate with special blog postings on its website,…
USDA Provides Funding
…States and provides safe, affordable food to consumers. I am confident that the selected projects will help our farmers, ranchers and foresters continue to flourish and build upon these successes.”…