The California Farm Bureau Federation has made it known of their position to Proposition 37 and other ballot issues. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill gives us more. For CFBF’s views…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…walnut farm’s founder, Russ Lester. “EPA applauds Dixon Ridge Farms for its many sustainable practices that protect the quality of our air, water and land,” Blumenfeld said. “This farm exemplifies…
Meetings Planned for Discussion on Hispanic/Women Discrimination
USDA is Holding the meetings due to possible loan discrimination claims. Val Dolcini, State Executive Director USDA Farm Service Agency – California, is inviting community leaders to attend a meetingto…
Gov. Brown Vetoes Ag-Targeted Bills
…part of a political agenda, not a policy objective. The first, AB 2346 (Butler, D – Torrance) – the Heat Illness Bill – would have exposed farmers and farm labor…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…making farmers liable for violations committed by farm labor contractors, and imposes civil penalties of up to $200,000. The bill purports to restrict the ability of farm workers to sue…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition; and Joel Nelsen, president and CEO of California Citrus Mutual. • Perspectives on farm policy and the 2012 Farm Bill will be offered by…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…and handling they deserve and expect proper treatment to continue after they leave America’s family farms and ranches. “This is exactly why the farmer and rancher code of conduct within…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…from farmers, industry leaders and radio stations alike,” stated Cooper. “We’re especially pleased to welcome the Farmakis team aboard. They bring depth and knowledge in the advertising community and over…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
…and alfalfa will be highlighted in the second field day on Tuesday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bowles Farming, the intersection of Hereford and Bisignani roads, in…
Senate Votes on Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate voted on the Farm Bill (S. 3240 -Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 ) this afternoon. To see the vote CLICK HERE….
FAACT Leadership Development Program
Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Leadership Development Program is accepting applications to be part of the 2012-2013 Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Class X. The deadline to apply…
2012 Farm Bill Loses Steam in Senate
Movement on the farm bill in the Senate slowed to a crawl Thursday, with most of the action taking place behind the scenes. USDA’s Gary Crawford gives this report with…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Farmers League urged the U.S. Senate on June 1 to retain a successful air quality program in new federal farm legislation. The program, which is not included in the version…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…to the dinner table as Americans embrace MyPlate and find practical ways to apply it to their daily lives.” USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) estimates that about…