…The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has put a deadline to water management. Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever-Blattler says this process is a going to be a huge…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…required and workshop location. SWEEP Application Workshops: KERN COUNTY December 1, 2015 (Tuesday) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm University of California Cooperative Extension Kern County, 1031 S. Mt. Vernon…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…Sage Grouse habitat in Saguache County and in the Upper Colorado River Corridor Priority Landscape located in Grand County. In FY 2014 and FY 2015, NRCS invested more than $600…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…to its staffs the new Organic Farming Handbook, which describes the things they need to consider when working with organic producers. “I’m sure the NRCS staff in my county would…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
Leopold Conservation Award Presentation. Left to right: Paul Wenger, California Farm Bureau Federation; Brent Haglund, Sand County Foundation; Jim and Mary Rickert of Prather Ranch in Shasta County, winners of…
Elderly Gifts-Part 2
…help residents pass the time and keep them sharp. Elderly Gifts-2 Learn more about Tamara Roberts, Associate Extension Professional Nutrition Specialist, and CO-CPD, Bates County, West Central Region and the…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…such as olive oils, marinades, and honey, along with samples of Placer County wines and a variety of family-fun activities. “Placer County Owari Satsuma mandarins have more flavor than fruit…
California Pistachio Growers Get Water Information
…than 100 growers, water authority representatives and elected officials attended the event, held at the International Agri-Center in Tulare County. Horizon Nut Company’s Grower Education Series provides industry-related education and…
Senior Gifts-Part 1
…make the spirits of Seniors very bright this holiday season. Senior Gifts-1 Learn more about Tamara Roberts, Associate Extension Professional Nutrition Specialist, and CO-CPD, Bates County, West Central Region 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…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…online at www.fsa.usda.gov/dairy or by visiting their local FSA county office. The nearest FSA county office can be found at http://offices.usda.gov. The Margin Protection Program for dairy was reauthorized by…
Agri View: County Fair Making a Comeback
Is the traditional County Fair making a comeback? Everett Griner talks about the importance of agriculture to the county fair in today’s Agri View. County Fair Making a Comeback…
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…