…about the significant damage its plan would cause to agricultural resources in the Central Valley, labeling it ‘unavoidable,’” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “But that damage can be avoided, by…
At a Glance: CFBF Working for its Members by the Numbers
The California Farm Bureau Federation worked for and with its members in many ways over the last year. In its annual By the Numbers Report, CBFB worked toward the federation’s…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…the farm,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We thank Senators Feinstein and Harris for voting for it, and will urge California congressional members to follow suit.” Johansson said the bill…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…represented Butte, Nevada, Sutter and Yuba counties on the CFBF Board of Directors from 1997 until 2003. “Jim Marler personifies the dedication to service that makes Farm Bureau successful,” CFBF…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
Citing his passion for agriculture, his tenacity and his decades of service to Farm Bureau, the California Farm Bureau Federation presented its Distinguished Service Award to former CFBF President Paul…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
Describing Farm Bureau as an organization “that wants to go beyond making a statement by being determined to make a difference,” California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson outlined…
California Farm Bureau Establishes a Rural Disaster Fund
…were unwillingly destroyed by the fires. The fund which was created under CFBF’s California Bountiful Foundation will also aid folks damaged by floods other natural disasters if and when they…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
…to provide aid to farms, ranches and rural communities that have suffered losses.” Online contributions to the fund may be made online via the CFBF website at www.cfbf.com or the…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
…users. “Voluntary approaches that combine habitat improvements with well-planned, functional river flows offer the best hope for helping fish while maintaining the water rights people depend on,” CFBF President Jamie…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
CFBF: Farm Bureau Welcomes U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement The newly revised North American Free Trade Agreement, renamed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, promises to ease export of California-grown farm products, according to the…
Water Works: How the WOTUS Rule Returned to California
…which holds the application of the 2015 rule until 2020,” said Senior Council for the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Kari Fisher. “That is the rule that was subsequently challenged…
Agreement Streamlines Repair of High-Tech Farm Equipment
…during harvest and other key times,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “This agreement gives farmers the information they need to do just that, even as equipment has become increasingly complex.”…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
AgNet West’s Danielle Leal talks to CFBF President Jamie Johansson Congressman Jim Costa The water rally that took place on the steps of the Capitol Building on Monday brought growers,…
Coalition Urges State Board to Reject ‘Unimpaired Flows’ Plan
…premised upon uncertain future fisheries successes should be avoided at all costs.” The letter, drafted by CFBF, was signed by 54 organizations, including the Association of California Water Agencies; California…