Praising Richard Rominger for his devotion to California agriculture, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson expressed sadness at Rominger’s passing. Rominger, a longtime Yolo County farmer and agricultural official, died…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…board member who became particularly involved in local and statewide water issues. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said Sasaki has worked tirelessly on Sonoma County water for more than…
California Farm Bureau Kicks Off 102 Annual Meeting Virtually
California Farm Bureau Federation’s (CFBF) Annual Conference is well underway, virtually that is. Members listened on their phones, computers, and tablets to CFBF President Jamie Johansson’s annual address as he…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…13. In a web conference with representatives from the major campaigns in opposition to Proposition 15, California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson expressed relief about the outcome. Johansson “Farmers…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…have a representative form of government,” said Jamie Johansson, California Farm Bureau Federation President. “When you have this number of executive orders and one of this magnitude, you do really…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…aid reflects that,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said in a press release. “We appreciate the administration’s flexibility in adjusting CFAP to make it available to a wider…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson released a statement that highlighted the ways the bill would hurt the state’s rural communities if passed. “Unfortunately, Gov. Newsom has sided with…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Law and Policy Clinic; Cambridge, MA Don Brown – Anchor Three Farm, Inc. (Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture 2015-2019); Yuma, CO Jamie Burr – Tyson Foods, Inc.; Farmington, AR Phillip H….
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…were consistent across all the agricultural commodities as much as we were able to,” USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson said during a media call. “But it certainly will not rise…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…their immediate family had lost off-farm income. “Just as in the rest of society, the effects of the pandemic have reverberated throughout rural California,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “There’s…
Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase
…be taking place to protect pollinators. University of Florida Entomologist Dr. Jamie Ellis said there are several things growers can do to help prevent any undue harm. Listen to Ellis’…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
…for Tuesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. and will feature a presentation from Jamie Collins, owner of Serendipity Farms in Monterey. Collins has been farming organically for 20 years, selling…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…water supply while protecting water rights, assuring water quality and advocating for flexible water management.” California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said now, during this pandemic, is the time where…
Food Security is National Security
…vibrant, resilient agricultural industry.“ California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said during this time, California farmers have been innovative and proactive in response to what’s been taking place around the…