…have just as easily happened off the job as on the job,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “It’s going to wind up…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…of “crop per drop” produced on California farms. The state’s growing population and tightening environmental regulations have placed greater stress on the state’s existing water supply. CFBF works to expand…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
…conflicts continue as California clashes with federal agencies. Also, we’re chatting with CFBF President Jamie Johansson about the concerns farmers are facing due to COVID-19. Tune in to the show…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…housing to mitigate overcrowding and allow for social distancing, and also provide resources for personal protection practices. In response to the Bill, CFBF administrator, Jim Houston issued the following statement,…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…maintain normal work schedules,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We encourage local, state and federal agencies to interpret the guidelines as broadly as practicable, to be sure everyone in agriculture…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
…to remain strong, get a preview of the ACTIVATE20 session that addresses opioid issues in the workforce and CFBF President Jamie Johansson discusses the recently announced voluntary agreement framework and…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…Brian German interviewing John Deere about yield map technology for specialty crop growers. AgNet West’s Danielle Leal interviewing CFBF President Jamie Johansson at World Ag Expo 2020 Heavy traffic at…
Nominations for the Leopold Conservation Award Now Being Accepted
…in 2006 and last year’s winner was Rominger Brothers Farms of Winters. The Sand County Foundation, in conjunction with Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), will present…
Farm Bureau Roadshow Highlights Value of Industry Unity
President of the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Jamie Johansson highlighted the value that Farm Bureau provides for the industry at the Farm Bureau Roadshow that was recently held at…
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
After a series of public roundtable events, California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has several chlorpyrifos questions as to how the industry is going to be moving forward. The Chlorpyrifos Alternatives…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…Bureau Federation says. CFBF President Jamie Johansson said today’s release of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers encourages farmers and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…to avoid technical barriers to trade through non-discrimination and transparency regarding sale, distribution, labeling, and certification of wine and distilled spirits. Source: USDA Farmers celebrate passage of trade agreement (CFBF)…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…will gain from the USMCA,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We hope the Senate will approve the agreement early in the new year, so it can be implemented quickly.” Johansson…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
(CFBF) — The vote by the House of Representatives to pass agricultural immigration legislation offers hope to farmers and their employees, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. CFBF President…