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California needs an every tool in the toolbox approach in order to meet its climate goals. One of the goals to reduce methane in the state is through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).
A new bill, AB 2870 by Assemblymember Muratsuchi would prohibit the California Air Resources Board (CARB) from including avoided methane emissions in the calculation of carbon intensity under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, would prohibit a fuel pathway holder from including avoided methane emissions in their calculation of carbon intensity, and would provide that the LCFS regulations are null and void as applied to fuels derived from livestock manure.
Directions:
- Write your Assemblymember and ask them to Vote No on AB 2870
- Share this campaign with a friend and ask them to do the same.
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This Week In SLO County Agriculture | |
Community: SLO County Foundation for Agricultural Awareness Scholarship Out Now- Postmark by April 22 | |
SLO County Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting on April 9 at 6pm |
California Ag Leadership Program Class 54 Applications Due April 17 | MONTEREY, Calif. -- Applications are due on April 17 for Class 54 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Applicants should be mid-career growers, farmers, ranchers,... | | | | |
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State Government: Read this week's Farm Bureau at Work to Keep Up With What's Happening at the State | |
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CFBF's Farm Bureau at Work- April 5, 2024
Insurance
AB 1844 and AB 2260 authored by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D Whittier) and supported by the California Farm Bureau passed from the Assembly Committee on Insurance.
AB 1844 requires the Speaker of the Assembly and the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Rules to serve as nonvoting, ex officio members of the governing committee of the California FAIR Plan and would authorize each to name a designee to serve in their place. At a time when the FAIR Plan is growing at unprecedented rates, it is imperative for the Legislature to fully grasp the challenges facing California’s in a chaotic insurance market by gaining transparent access to the FAIR Plan governing committee.
AB 2260 requires the FAIR Plan, until December 31, 2027, to quarterly provide specified information about policies and clearinghouse program progress to the Insurance Commissioner, the Assembly Committee on Insurance, and the Senate Committee on Insurance, and to post the information on the association’s public internet website. You may recall that Farm Buruea sponsored SB 505 last year to establish the commercial policy clearinghouse in the FAIR Plan. AB 2260 brings transparency to the efforts of depopulating the volume of residential and commercial policies in the FAIR Plan.
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Federal Government: Update on HPAI in Dairy Cows in This Week's Federal Policy News | |
- Update on HPAI in Dairy Cows
- USFWS Finalizes ESA Rules
- USFWS Refuge Proposal – Deadline for Comments Extended
- CA Small Storage Projects Receive Federal Funding
- RMA Nursery Program Webinar
- WOTUS Update: Agency Memo
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USDA Foreign Ag Service Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs | The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from eligible organizations for fiscal year 2025 funding for five export market development programs. FAS recently published the FY 2025 Notices of Funding Opportunity for the Market Access Program, Foreign Market Development Program, Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program, Quality Samples Program and Emerging ... | | | | |
April USDA Lending Rates for Ag Producers | The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2024, which are effective April 1, 2024. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs. | | | |
Environmental: The SLO County Board of Supervisors Recommended a 20-Year Extension of Diablo Canyon Operations | |
SLO County fishermen sue Coastal Commission, offshore wind companies. 'We've got rights here' | "We're worried about our livelihoods," one fisherman said. | | | | |
Lawsuit challenges $1B in federal funding to sustain Diablo Canyon Power Plant | An environmental group is challenging the U.S. Energy Department's decision to award over $1 billion to help keep California's last nuclear power plant running beyond 2025. | | | | |
The SLO County Board of Supervisors recommended a 20-year extension of Diablo Canyon operations | The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution recommending two decades more of operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant despite it not... | | | |
Produce/Orchard: EPA Issues Warning on DCPA Herbicide | |
EPA issues warning on DCPA herbicide | The agency says the herbicide used for broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and onions presents significant health risks to applicators. | | |
Olive and Lavender Festival returns to downtown in May | Event presented by the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association - The Paso Robles Main Street Association is proud to announce the Paso Robles Olive [...] | | | | |
California Avocado Commission Debuts New Advertising | This spring the California Avocado Commission is debuting its "What's Inside a California Avocado" marketing program. The advertising and social media campaign spotlights the California difference by going straight to the groves, showcasing growers' deep roots and focusing on communication of locally grown and sustainably farmed. ... | | | California's Liquid Gold - Olive Oil- California Bountiful | |
Labor: Workers Protest Again, Amid Ongoing UFW, Wonderful Nurseries and Farm Workers Dispute | |
Workers Protest Again, Amid Ongoing UFW, Wonderful Nurseries and Farm Workers Dispute | | |
Farmworker who survived mass shooting at Northern California mushroom farm sues company and owner | A migrant farmworker who survived a mass shooting at a Northern California mushroom farm has filed a lawsuit against the farm and one of its owners. | | |
Updated New Hire Pamphlets Now Available | Employers should be alerted that two pamphlets required to be distributed to employees when appropriate have now been updated by the State of California for 2024 | | | |
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Thank You Farm Bureau Members | |
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Renewing Agricultural Business Support Members
Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange and Heredia Farm Labor
Renewing Agricultural Members
Catie Field, John Walter, M Chavez & Sons Farming Inc., CAPCA Central Coast, William Cunha, and Robert Lewis
Renewing Associate Business Support Members
Glenn Burdette, Electricraft, Inc., and The Rice Partnership
Renewing Associate Members
Geoff Britton, Jean Studer, and Louise Gorfain
Renewing Collegiate Members
Garrison Quinn and Caden Swain
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Livestock: CDC: Bird Flu Virus Lacks Changes to Make it a Greater Threat to People | |
CDC: Bird flu virus lacks changes to make it a greater threat to people | Samples of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has infected dairy cattle and a dairy worker retain avian genetic characteristics and "for the most part lack changes that would make them better able to infect mammals," said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a technical update. | | | | |
Understanding Cattle Grazing Personalities May Foster Sustainable Rangelands - California Ag Network | Not all cattle are the same when it comes to grazing. Some like to wander while others prefer to stay close to water and rest areas. Recognizing those personality differences could help ranchers select herds that best meet grazing needs on rangelands, leading to better animal health and environmental conditions, according to a new paper ... | | | |
Vineyard and Wine: Ancient Peaks Winery Names Barry J. White as Vice President of Business Development | |
Local winery names new vice president of business development | Ancient Peaks Winery has appointed Barry J. White as Vice President of Business Development, a newly established position encompassing general management, direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, [...] | | | | |
Chamber and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance announce they are moving in together * Paso Robles Press | Paso Robles Press is the daily online news source and weekly print newspaper for the Paso Robles area, serving the community since 1889. | | | | |
Wine column: Enjoying the good life in Paso Robles | If you only have a few days (or about 36 hours) in Paso Robles, and it's a special occasion (like a quick anniversary getaway), [...] | | | |
Water: California Enjoys Healthy Water Supply, but Battles Over its Uses Continue to Fester | |
Governor Newsom Unveils Water Plan to Capture More Water and Defend Against Extreme Weather | California Governor | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: At another above average snowpack survey, Governor Newsom released the state's updated Water Plan to protect California's water supplies from the climate crisis while boosting... | | | | |
Arroyo Grande could deny a domestic water well despite protests in its favor | Michael Harris has been fighting the city of Arroyo Grande for a year and a half. He wants to drill a domestic water well on... | | | | |
DAN WALTERS: California enjoys healthy water supply, but battles over its uses continue to fester | California's water supply is the healthiest it's been this century thanks to two consecutive wet winters, but the state's water interests continue joustin | | | |
Farm Bureau Membership Matters | | |
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We cannot support your freedom to farm and ranch without your membership.
Join SLO County Farm Bureau now or renew your membership online. Go to slofarmbureau.org to join, or download the membership form PDF.
Have your renewal notice available to speed up the process; you will need to enter your membership number, name and ZIP code. Renewal dues may be paid online or over the phone by credit card.
We're here to help! Call us if you need us to lookup your member number or we can process your membership for you, at 805-543-3654.
All California county Farm Bureau memberships are processed through the California Farm Bureau Federation, but please reach out to our SLO County office if you need your membership number or have questions.
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