Every year, California Farm Bureau hosts a day at the State Capitol dedicated to agriculture. This year’s event is on March 23, and will be held virtually for all Farm …
Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’
Under California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B. Individuals 65 and older, as well as three sector populations including education and childcare, emergency services, and …
Deadline for CFBF Scholarship Applications Coming Up February 1
The deadline to submit an application for scholarship opportunities through the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation is coming up soon. A total of 40 scholarships were awarded last year to students all …
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups …
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
California Farm Bureau congratulates Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his recent appointment to serve as a U.S. senator from California in the 117th Congress. Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Padilla …
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
A Fresno County couple who expanded their agritourism business during the pandemic and a vintner who has worked to raise the profile of San Diego County wines have earned awards …
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
Longtime Sonoma County agricultural and water leader Tito Sasaki has been presented with the California Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. The award was announced today during the 102nd California Farm …
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 …
Federal Wildfire Bill Receives Support from Ag Groups
A group of agricultural groups is supporting a federal wildfire bill that was recently introduced by Senators Diane Feinstein and Steve Daines. A coalition of 13 Western state Farm Bureaus …
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
The announcement of a second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) brought with it the inclusion of more crops and commodities. Many California growers were left out of …
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
Governor Gavin Newsom has endorsed Proposition 15 which will appear on the ballot come November. Proposition 15 is a split-roll tax initiative that would reassess and raise taxes on commercial …
AB 3030 Raises Several Questions for Ag Groups
Assembly Bill 3030 (AB 3030) sets forth ambitious goals for conservation in California. The bill seeks to preserve 30 percent of all water areas as well as 30 percent of …
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
Lost markets and lost off-farm income related to the COVID-19 pandemic have proven doubly difficult for many California farmers and ranchers, according to a survey by the California Farm Bureau …
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
Although the concerns around the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak are front and center, there are other battles the agriculture industry are facing. Whether it’s unimpaired flow standards, SGMA, WOTUS, surface water, …