…organization. CFBF’s Leadership Class of 2019 The conference served as a hub for the new leadership class, CFBF staff, members and legislators to all meet in one place. With new…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all…
Blue Card Bill ‘A Step In A Direction’
…the industry but it is progress that doesn’t include rules that would exacerbate those issues, “from a big picture perspective, absolutely.” California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) was at AgSafe’s annual…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…be recognized in making an initial water allocation, so farmers can make their planting decisions,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “We hope the CVP will be able to increase its…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…March after serving as CFBF administrator since 2007. Houston joined CFBF in October 2017 as manager of its Governmental Affairs Division. In January 2018, he assumed additional duties managing the…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…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…