…and farm workers,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “Improving an antiquated immigration system, that benefits farm workers as well employers is critical…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
…to innovation, farmers and ranchers have new and improved methods to increase their efficiency while preserving farm land for generations to come. Farmers benefit from choice and so should consumers.”…
Fuel Greatness with School Breakfast
…successfully implemented a breakfast programs — serving an average of 300 breakfasts a day — and the significant impact the program is having on the students and schools. The Fuel…
Western View: Drought Crisis Response Is Too Little
…with the drought this year. The program funds emergency assistance for workers, expands water conservation programs and builds infrastructure. As far as it goes, it’s a good and responsible reaction…
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
Managing weeds is always a little tricky for any grower, and changes to procedures because of drought conditions are making pre-emergent applications less effective. Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness Cooperative Extension Farm…
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…for ants or not. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says determining what kind of ant species are on the ground is the first step to making that decision. Tollerup…
SLO Town Hall Meeting for Members; Groundwater Management Plans & Information
San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau Town Hall Meeting Groundwater Management Plans & Information. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, Saturday, March…
Kern County Farm Bureau Brings Awareness to Potential Funding Issues for the Biomass Industry
Kern County Farm Bureau (“KCFB”), along with Covanta Delano Power, is hosting an informational meeting on Friday, March 27 from 11:00AM–1:00PM (lunch provided) to bring awareness to potential funding issues…
USDA Looking to Help Boost State Job Programs
Cathy Isom Cathy Isom checks out what the USDA says needs to happen to reduce the number of people needing food assistance. Job Programs…
CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk Products at Claravale Farm of San Benito County
From CDFA: Consumers urged to dispose of raw dairy products due to bacterial contamination Raw milk, raw nonfat milk and raw cream produced by Claravale Farm of San Benito County…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Fall Internship Applications
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council’s government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for the fall 2015 public policy internship. The deadline to submit…
Farm and Nutrition Day at the Fresno Fairgrounds
This slideshow requires JavaScript. More than 40 schools in 14 districts throughout Fresno County showed up to the Fresno Fairgrounds to learn about agriculture at the Fresno County Farm Bureau’s…
Alexis Taylor Speaks to CA Farm Leaders
Alexis Taylor, Deputy Under Secretary, Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Alexis Taylor, visited California to speak with several farm leaders…