…recent cold weather. Mandarin growers in Kern, Tulare, Fresno, and Madera counties report running wind machines on Saturday and Sunday nights to push temperatures up in the groves. A strong…
California Federal Milk Order Hearing Comes to a Close
The 40-day hearing to promulgate a California Federal Milk Marketing Order came to a close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Fresno, California. Nearly 100 individuals, including many dairy farmers,…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…hunger. We will also be supporting an annual donation event, coordinated with the CAFB, on December 16th at the Community Food Bank in Fresno. Making a donation is quick and…
Leaders Say Producers Adopting Technology
Farm Bureau leaders told energy and water managers from around the state how producers are adopting technology to become more water efficient. Producers Adopting Technology Fresno County Farm Bureau board…
Staying Active in Water Discussions
…energy and water managers met to discuss the challenges California faces with water management. Farm Bureau was a sponsor of the event and Tulare, Kern and Fresno County farm bureaus…
Agriculture Well Represented at Water Conference
…it’s 6th annual water conference in Tulare County. Farm Bureau was a sponsor of the event and Tulare, Kern and Fresno County Bureaus were represented in the general session. Agriculture…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Fresno State. Through dynamic seminars during an intensive 17-month program, fellows will study leadership theory, effective communication, motivation, critical and strategic thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
From Brawley to Butte and from Napa to Santa Maria, almost 200 Latino farmers and about 100 agency and business representatives gathered today in Fresno for a conference called Growing…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…p.m. noon. Where: Radisson Conference Center. 1055 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, Calif., 93721. Why: Hispanic farmers and ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California, and this conference aims to…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Meetings Set In Clovis, Easton and Kerman
…other Fresno County residents understand and prepare to deal with these issues, the Fresno Irrigation District will be hosting three public meetings. The meetings will be held at the following…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…(559) 650-FAIR or visit www.fresnofair.com/fresnocounty-historical-museum. “The foundation of The Big Fresno Fair – Fresno County Historical Museum, including every nail, steel beam and display, has been made possible by the…
CDFA Recall on Central Valley Raw Milk
Raw milk produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of OCT 24 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…Ron Fisher, Fisher Nut Company. Almond leaders also were able to discuss industry issues with Central Valley Congressmen Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Modesto) who both serve…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…pursue changes. David and Tina Macedo, Tulare Sales Yard; Alana McGill, Newman Stockyards; and Cindy Tews and Aspen Eaton, Fresno Livestock Commission, attended the D.C. Fly In. as California delegates….