It’s a dangerous year for fire. Cal Fire is stretched past the limit this year, fighting more fires than ever before with less help than they’ve ever had. Farmers and…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
…to eliminating exposures risks in meat packing and processing facilities. OSHA and NAMI each recognize that OSHA’s State Plan and On-Site Consultation Program partners are a critical part of the…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…Cal Fire reports that the multiple wildfires in the area are zero percent contained. James has about 1,500 chickens, ducks, quail, and rabbits on his small farm and said that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
…Cal/OSHA’s “high heat” procedures, the 2020 grape harvest is ramping up around the state and get the details on a new organic herbicide that is available to growers. Tune in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s data of the consolidation of U.S. dairies, Cal/OSHA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
…provide some guidance. You also need to make sure that you have contacted Cal/OSHA.” Employers should be providing all of the necessary personal protective equipment to prevent a coronavirus outbreak…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
…helping students and celebrating agricultural achievement through scholarship awards. The Friends of the California State Fair non-profit has awarded $44,000 in scholarships to college students throughout California. Today, Cal Expo…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board be adopted statewide without any consideration of local county guidance. A group that includes several agricultural industry…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
The updated parameters for nighttime lighting requirements established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to take effect on July 1. The ‘Outdoor Agricultural Operations…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…free of charge. Photo by Joe Johnston/University Photographer/Cal Poly 1-17-20 Agribusiness students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will have additional funding for student projects in the years to come…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
A Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is being developed on the Central Coast thanks to a Fire Prevention Grant from CAL FIRE of nearly $380,000. The grant was secured by the…
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
…state’s residents and families,” Cal Expo General Manager and CEO Rick Pickering said in a press release, “the Cal Expo Board has decided to cancel the California State Fair and…