There’s hope that ongoing farm challenges will begin to ease in the near future. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson said that it’s been a tough couple years for …
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
A tropical storm that made landfall in California for the first time in more than 80 years brought significant wind and rain to the state. Southern California was hit the …
Current Agricultural Labor Market ‘Extraordinarily Concerning’
The agricultural labor market is especially problematic this year, as other industries also struggle to find workers. Labor issues are nothing new for agriculture. However, shortages affecting all segments of …
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
As markets for agricultural products begin to increase their demand, some uncertainty remains. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said that the slow reopening of some schools was a …
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
While the major disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to wane, producers are paying close attention to market trends and other evolving issues. Although California’s current lack of …
Producers Working to Adapt to Uncertainty in the Food Supply Market
Many producers are struggling to adapt to the tremendous uncertainty that COVID-19 has created within the food supply chain. While some reports have indicated that overall food consumption has remained …
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that …
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
The South Valley Caucus, comprised of the Farm Bureaus from Kings, Tulare, Fresno and Madera counties, recently established a new staffing position to help engage community members about the value …
FCFB: No Water Announcement Is ‘Completely Unacceptable’
Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) issues statement on water supply for county’s federal water contractors Statement by CEO Ryan Jacobsen: “Mother Nature has provided a bountiful precipitation season-one that will …
‘Valley’s Gold’ Gets National Exposure
The Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) got a chance to show people around the nation what its award winning “Valley’s Gold” television show is all about. AgNet West caught up …
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
Innovative programs earned recognition for four California county Farm Bureaus in annual awards sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Winners in the County Activities of Excellence Awards will display …