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Last week Jesslyn got to host a tour alongside Grant Talley with our members over at Talley Farms & Talley Vineyards! We got to take along with us members of the Ag Education, Credential, and Masters Program at UC Davis who were in our area for industry tours. We are so fortunate to have these amazing farms here in SLO County and always love to showcase local agriculture!
-The SLO County Farm Bureau Team
| | This Week In SLO County Agriculture | | Upcoming Events: LAST CALL: Winemaker Dinner Fundraiser on April 3rd at Opolo Vineyards | | |
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS!
Join us for our next SLO Farm Bureau Fundraiser! A winemaker dinner at Opolo Vineyard on April 3rd. Social Hour starts at 4:45pm with passed Hors Devours! Dinner to be served by 6:00pm. Expect a fabulous meal by Chef John McDevitt made with locally sourced produced along with some great Opolo Wines. Tickets are $150 per person.
Please RSVP to Jesslyn by calling the Farm Bureau office at 805-543-3654 or by emailing jblank@slofarmbureau.org!
Ticket sales end on March 28th!
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Our SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers are so excited for the upcoming meeting on April 8th at La Lomita Ranch in San Luis Obispo. Please RSVP using the link below. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Jesslyn by calling 805-543-3654 or emailing jblank@slofarmbureau.org!
RSVP Here!
| | Community: Paso Robles Nominated for USA Today's Best Main Streets List | |
Can this Central Coast farmer find 'the one'? | Matt Warren, a 30-year-old first-generation farmer from San Luis Obispo, is one of the hopefuls on this season of FOX's Farmer Wants a Wife. | | | |
SpaceX successfully launches mission for federal intelligence agency | The NROL-57 mission was SpaceX's third launch from Vandenberg this month and ninth from the base so far this year. | | | |
Paso Robles nominated for USA Today's Best Main Streets list | Voting closes April 7 - Paso Robles is among 20 cities competing for recognition in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice awards for Best Main [...] | | | |
San Luis Obispo Co. Cattlemen's Association event focuses on bird flu, wildfire risk and more | The 81st annual San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen's Association event was held at the Paso Robles Event Center Thursday night. | | | |
Firestone Walker launches pilsner to aid Los Angeles fire recovery | 'We Love LA' pilsner now available at Firestone Walker locations - Firestone Walker Brewing Company has released a new West Coast Pilsner called "We Love [...] | | | | |
Matt Warren is the first California farmer to appear on FOX Network's dating reality show, “Farmer Wants a Wife.” California Bountiful host Aubrey Aquino visited him in Morro Bay at Shanley Farms, where he gave us an exclusive interview and shared his thoughts about being on the show and putting his Golden State farm in the spotlight.
| | Local Government: City Invites Residents to Join Community Advisory Committees | |
SLO Co. sheriff's deputy and sergeant awarded meritorious medals | A deputy sheriff and sergeant with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office are being honored for their reaction to a house fire and homicide in Arroyo Grande last year. | | | |
Council votes to rename Oak Creek Park to Paso Robles Veterans Park | Sent by Leo Castillo, VFW Post Commander 10965, - In honor of veterans who have served the nation and shaped the community, the Paso Robles [...] | | | |
City invites residents to join community advisory committees | Applications are due by 5 p.m. on May 1 - The Paso Robles Community Services Department is accepting applications for positions on the Library Board [...] | | | | State Government: Farmers and Advocates Urge California Legislature to Commit 15% of GGRF to Ag Climate Solutions at Sacramento Lobby Day | |
Farmers and Advocates Urge California Legislature to Commit 15% of GGRF to Ag Climate Solutions at Sacramento Lobby Day | SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) held a Lobby Day on Tuesday, March 11, to urge legislators to continuously appropriate 15% of the state's... | | | |
California Farm Bureau president highlights urgent challenges facing agriculture | Sacramento, CA – California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices. | | | | Federal Government: U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit | |
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit - Trade AgNet West | The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice .......... | | | |
Why many Americans are seeing bigger tax refunds this year | Many Americans are seeing bigger tax refunds this year. There are a couple of reasons for that. Here's what to know. | | | |
Why Dietary Guidelines for Americans Should Include Meat as Part of Healthy Diet - California Ag Network | The Meat Institute called on the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to include meat and poultry as part of a healthy American diet noting flaws and contradictions in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's Scientific Report (Report). "The Committee's Scientific Report contains contradictory and confusing findings," said Meat Institute ... | | | | Agricultural: USDA Expediting $10B in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers | |
Donors Create Endowment for Access and Equity in Agricultural Sciences | UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thanks to a five-figure gift from anonymous donors, the College of Agricultural Sciences has established the Endowment for the Office of... | | | |
USDA Expediting $10B in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion... | | | |
Farming consolidation worries ag industry leaders | Federal data illustrating recent consolidation of California farming has raised concern in the industry about Sacramento's approach to regulation and the future of ag production in the state. | | | | Environmental: LA Port Communities Have Waited Decades for Clean Air | |
LA Port Communities Have Waited Decades for Clean Air. Why a new plan may fall short | The LA and Long Beach ports are the region's biggest sources of air pollution. Groups representing 400,000 residents say new proposed rules don't go far enough. | | | | Produce: California State Fair Announces Winners of The 2025 Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition | |
California State Fair Announces Winners of The 2025 Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition | SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California State Fair proudly announces the winners of the 10th annual Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. This prestigious event celebrates the... | | | |
Organic's Best Honored at "An Organic Night Out With Sprouts and Friends" | ANAHEIM, Calif. - The organic community celebrated science and innovation at the Natural Products Expo West trade show for the organic industry's second annual premier... | | | |
Frozen Raspberry Market Experiencing Significant Growth - AgNet West | The frozen fruit sector, particularly the frozen raspberry market, is experiencing significant growth, driven by its long shelf life and high | | | | Labor: Judge Orders Trump to Reinstate Probationary Workers Let Go In Mass Firings Across Multiple Agencies | |
Judge Orders Trump to Reinstate Probationary Workers Let Go In Mass Firings Across Multiple Agencies | SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal judge in San Francisco ordered President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary... | | | | |
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| | Featured Member Benefit: Farm Bureau Extension | | |
Farm Bureau Extension offering 2025 CE Series!
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| | Livestock: Secretary Rollins Takes Action to Streamline US Pork and Poultry Processing | |
Foodservice Team Gets the RancHER Perspective at California Beef Council Pasture to Plate Tour | ROCKLIN, Calif. -- "What happens in the day-to-day operation of a ranch?" "How do you protect your livestock and promote animal welfare?" "What environmental and... | | | |
Angus Talks Quality Targets, Commercial Strategies for How to Cash In | ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- As the price of doing business in the beef industry trends higher alongside higher cattle prices, understanding the market signals for... | | | |
Secretary Rollins Takes Action to Streamline US Pork and Poultry Processing | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today [March 17, 2025] announced new actions to reduce burdens on the U.S. pork and poultry industries,... | | | |
Beef prices in US near record highs | While egg prices have recently dropped, the cost of beef is rising due to inflationary pressures and structural challenges-especially in one part of US. | | | |
Sweet Molasses Feed Key to Understanding Grazing Behavior in Cattle - California Ag Network | Researchers tempted grazing cattle with sweet molasses feed to discover whether cows would roam far and wide to graze or stick close to the herd, water supplies and feed stations. The findings by animal scientists at the University of California, Davis, and published in the journal Scientific Reports, offer a low-cost way for ranchers and ... | | | | Vineyard and Wine: California's Wine Industry Leery of Tariffs, but Some Growers Hope They Help | |
Paso Robles winery gains historic recognition | Vineyard celebrates recognition with limited-edition release - Brecon Estate Vineyard earned prestigious recognition this week, joining a select group of iconic Central Coast vineyards officially [...] | | | |
California's Wine Industry Leery of Tariffs, but Some Growers Hope They Help | LODI, Calif. - Escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe are being closely watched in California's iconic wine industry, which is already struggling due to declining global wine... | | | |
New tasting room opens in downtown Paso Robles | Rockbound Cellars highlights sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking - Rockbound Cellars, a boutique family-owned estate winery in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, has [...] | | | | Water: NASA Uses Advanced Radar to Track Groundwater in California | |
'Remarkable' or devastating? Concerns about Russian-Eel River water supply focus of Cloverdale town hall | Several leaders from Lake and Sonoma counties remain worried about the future of local water supplies as a key PG&E hydropower facility prepares to go offline. | | | |
NASA Uses Advanced Radar to Track Groundwater in California | By Emily DeMarco, NASA Where California's towering Sierra Nevada surrender to the sprawling San Joaquin Valley, a high-stakes detective story is unfolding. The culprit isn't a person but a process: the mysterious journey of snowmelt as it travels underground to replenish depleted groundwater reserves. | | | |
New farmer-focused survey reveals barriers to sustainable groundwater - Fresno State News | Ten years after the historic passing of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, the results of [...] | | | |
New desalination technology being tested in California could lower costs of tapping seawater | A new desalination technology is undergoing testing in Southern California. Water managers hope it will offer an environmentally friendly way of tapping the Pacific Ocean. | | | |
Elon Musk is endangering California water. It takes people to run big federal projects | Opinion | The federal Bureau of Reclamation runs some of the state's largest water facilities. It now must plan to lose as much as 40% of its workforce. | | | |
US rejects Mexico's request for water as Trump opens new battle front | State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever | | | | Farm Bureau Membership Matters | | | | |
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.
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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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