Wildfire Insurance, UC Extension Funding, Vaccines, Top Legislative Priorities at Farm Bureau Capitol Ag Day |
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Local agriculture leaders championed state legislative priority issues this week as part of California Farm Bureau's Capitol Ag Day. Farm Bureau members Danilu Ramirez, Dan Sutton, Tom Ikeda, Hilary Graves and Sarah Kramer met with Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham and participated in discussions with California Secretary for Environmental Protection Jared Blumenfeld, Assembly Ag Committee Chair Robert Rivas, and Senate Ag Chair Andreas Borgeas.
As reported by AgriPulse, Blumenfeld's remarks to the Farm Bureau delegation included an apology on how CalEPA rolled out its controversial new pesticide mill assessment earlier this year as part of Governor Newsom's budget. The proposal replaces the current flat rate of 2.1 cents per dollar of pesticide sales with a system of higher taxes based on pesticide toxicity.
COVID-19 restrictions prevented the annual lobbying event from being held in Sacramento, but county Farm Bureaus from across the state were able to champion three top priority issues. A policy brief and video overview of each issue is listed below.
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Senate Bill 11 (Rubio) – Farm and Ranch Insurance: California FAIR Plan ***FARM BUREAU SPONSORED LEGISLATION*** |
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Assembly Bill 93 (Garcia/Rivas) Sense of the Legislature that Vaccines and Testing for Food & Agricultural Employees Should be Prioritized |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) Baseline Budget Request - Restore $9.2 Million to Fund UCANR Positions |
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This Week in SLO County Agriculture |
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In This Issue:
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COVID-19 News: New Times SLO - SLO County Plans More COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Ag Workers
- Community News: New Scam Involving Imposter Pretending to be California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Federal Government News: Reuters - U.S. Supreme Court Leans Toward Reining in Unions in Property Rights Case
- State Government News
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USDA and CDFA News: Agri-Pulse - 'Huge Dollars Coming In' for California Broadband
- Business Member Spotlight: Solterra Strategies
- Featured Member Benefit: Great Wolf Lodge
- Vineyard & Winery News: Paso Robles Daily News - Rava Wines Tasting Room Voted USA Today Top 10 Best
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Livestock News: Successful Farming – USDA hits ‘Pause’ on Cattle Tracking Proposal
- Labor News: Retroactive COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
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Wildfire News: Agri-Pulse - Firefighters Struggle to Save People When Livestock is at Stake
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Produce News: Eater - Extreme Weather is Wreaking Havoc on Olive Oil Production
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Water News: SF Chronicle - Drought is real and California is now facing water restrictions
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Environmental News: IndyStar - Indiana AG Todd Rokita Files Brief to Stop California Cities from Setting Climate Policy
- Wisdom From the Farm & Ranch
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March 19 Most Read Stories:
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Farm Bureau Executive Director Report
A few things we worked on this week included:
- Being a guest on KNEWS 98.5 FM - The Andy Caldwell Show on the March 22 show;
- Participated in the weekly SLO County Farmworker Task Force meeting;
- Met with Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham and state officials as part of California Farm Bureau’s Capitol Ag Day;
- Held the SLO County Farm Bureau March Board of Director’s Meeting;
- Participated in the SLO County COVID-19 Task Force meeting on March 24;
- Met with Farm Employers Labor Service and Farm Bureau stakeholders to address a US Dept. of Labor issue involving H-2A visa processing problems for ag employers and contractors;
- Met with local economic development leaders to discuss the merger of SLO County Economic Vitality Corporation with REACH
- Being a guest on KPRL 99.3FM - Sound Off with Jamie Umphenour on the March 25 show; and
- Supported SLO County Public Health Department’s Farmworker Friday Vaccine Pilot Project in Paso Robles.
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Do you use the H2-A Visa Program?
Central Coast area farm labor contractors and ag employers have reported recent issues with H-2A applications being rejected at the last minute. San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is aware of the problem and working with our partners to address it.
We are working with Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau, California Farm Bureau, Farm Employers Labor Service, and Congressmen Carbajal’s office to address this issue and will have more information in the coming weeks. If you are experiencing this problem or any H-2A issues, please contact SLO County Farm Bureau.
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Attention SLO County Agriculture Industry: Help Shape Farm Bureau Policy. We need new people to step up and get involved in Farm Bureau!
Here's a way to get involved with a small time commitment: represent SLO County on one of eight California Farm Bureau Issue Advisory Committees. No committee experience is necessary.
WHEN:
- One meeting on either May 10, 11 or 12th that runs 10am-2pm (lunch provided)
- California Farm Bureau will be hosting its 2021 Issue Advisory Committees (IAC) over a four-day period from May 10th to May 14th—two IACs per day from 10am to 2pm.
- These meetings will be a hybrid model, allowing discretion to the participant, to attend in person (observing social distancing requirements) and virtually.
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Deadline to nominate yourself to SLO County Farm Bureau is April 2nd at noon. Email bburchett@slofarmbureau.org or call 805-543-3654
2021 IAC Schedule (10 AM – 2 PM)
- Monday, May 10th – 1) Agricultural Labor, 2) Taxation, Farm Policy, and Land Use
- Tuesday, May 11th – 1) Transportation, Trade, & Technology, 2) Pollinator & Crop Protection
- Wednesday, May 12th – 1) Animal Health & Welfare (Dairy and Livestock subcommittees meet 8-10 am), 2) Energy, Air and Climate
- Thursday May 13 – Marketing, Organics, & Produce Food Safety, 2) Forestry, Fish & Wildlife, and Public Lands
WHAT:
- California Farm Bureau Federation’s Issue Advisory Committees (IACs) consist of Farm Bureau members with knowledge and direct involvement in issues of importance to California farmers and ranchers.
- Committee members discuss cross-commodity concerns for agriculture, serve as a Farm Bureau resource on breaking policy issues, provide advice and recommendations to the CFBF president and Board of Directors, provide policy development recommendations to the Policy Recommendation Committees (PRCs) and the CFBF Resolutions Committee, and participate in advocacy efforts on the issues their committees address.
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Learn more about what issues each of the eight IACs cover and how they form Farm Bureau policy by clicking here.
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COVID-19 News: New Times SLO - SLO County Plans More COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Ag Workers
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SLO County plans more COVID-19 vaccine clinics for ag...
SLO County Public Health innoculated 640 agricultural workers at its first vaccine clinic on March 19...
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m.newtimesslo.com
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600 farmworkers get COVID vaccines at SLO County event - ...
More than 600 San Luis Obispo County agriculture workers were recently vaccinated against COVID-19 at a special clinic in Arroyo Grande. Friday's half-day event, hosted by...
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www.sanluisobispo.com
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Newsom doubles down on sheltering farmworkers despite...
Lea este artículo en español. Heeding the calls of advocates and lawmakers, Gov. Gavin Newsom is pumping up to $24 million into his oft-touted-but-little-used program...
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calmatters.org
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More counties OK California's centralized vaccine plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to centralize vaccine delivery, tracking and appointment making is taking shape with two of the state's most populous counties signing up...
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www.kcra.com
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March 25 COVID-19 Updates from SLO County Public Health Department
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- Please continue to stay vigilant with health precautions during the upcoming Easter holiday.
- SLO County remains in the Red Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
- Vaccine eligibility is now open to more people, including anyone age 50 and older.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Info From San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau
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All SLO County residents involved in the food and agriculture industry are eligible to register for vaccine appointments through the County Public Health Department.
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Register online at recoverslo.org/vaccine or call the County Phone Assistance Center at (805) 543-2444 or (805) 781-4280.
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County residents in the food and ag industry DO NOT need a pay-stub or other documentation to prove they work in the industry. Self-attestation is now sufficient to prove Food & Agriculture Industry affiliation to get a COVID-19 vaccine through the County.
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Read the list of occupations at: covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforce
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Farmworker Fridays: To help lower barriers to getting farmworkers vaccinated, the County is coordinating directly with employers to facilitate holding large blocks of vaccine appointment slots at specially-designated times for farmworkers, known as “Farmworker Fridays.” These events include translators and community support organizations who work closely with Latino and Indigenous communities.
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If you are a Farm Labor Contractor or have large numbers of employees that work in SLO County, please contact County staff Javiar Alfaro at 805-788-2071 or email jalfaro@co.slo.ca.us to book your employees as a group.
- The County plans to rotate this project between their Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande vaccine sites every other Friday in coming weeks as long as supplies allow and interest continues from the agriculture community.
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The County has a list of pharmacies and healthcare providers that have vaccines available, pending supplies. Find it at: https://www.recoverslo.org/en/when-and-where-can-you-get-vaccinated.aspx
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Community News: New Scam Involving Imposter Pretending to be California Department of Food and Agriculture |
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Amid Prop. 19 uncertainty, family fears for 134-year-old ...
"We encourage anyone who has been misinformed to contact a tax professional as the benefits are spelled out in the law," Sanjay Wagle, CAR vice president of governmental affairs, said in a statement. But farm advocates like Spiegel say the...
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www.pressdemocrat.com
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New Scam Involving Imposter Pretending to Be From the...
The Trinity County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a recently developing scam, which involves an imposter from the California Department of Food and Agriculture...
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kymkemp.com
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Backyard gardens can help save the monarch butterfly
...Gardens that attract birds and insects are important said Brent Burchett, Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau. “I can tell you that Farm Bureau absolutely supports pollinator populations. The majority of our crops ...
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pasoroblesdailynews.com
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Judge rules on Morro Bay dispensary fight, lawsuit filed ...
One local cannabis lawsuit is wrapping up in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court while another is just getting started. On March 22, a SLO County judge ruled in favor of Natural Healing Center...
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www.newtimesslo.com
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Federal Government News: Reuters - U.S. Supreme Court Leans Toward Reining in Unions in Property Rights Case
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After Identifying Gaps in Previous Aid, USDA Announces...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions...
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www.usda.gov
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U.S. Supreme Court leans toward reining in unions in...
Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared ready to further curb the power of organized labor in the United States by rolling back a decades-old California regulation that lets union organizers enter agricultural properties without an...
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www.reuters.com
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State Government News: Friday Review March 26 |
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California Farm Bureau's Friday Review - March 26
This week's State Legislative and Governmental Affairs Update includes:
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Legislative Timeline - Legislature is on Spring Recess until April 5
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Appointments & Notifications - Asmn. Rob Bonta nominated as California Attorney General
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Agricultural Employment - SB 606 and SB 685
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Economic Outlook - Revenues up $14.3 billion above Jan. forecast
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Endangered Species - DFW tracking grey wolf
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Livestock Feed - Changes to tonnage tax reporting
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Rural Crime - AB 659
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Transportation - AB 505
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Utility - SB 345
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Water - State Water Board notices to water right holders on drought
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Wildfire - AB 1431
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Wildlife - AB 614
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USDA and CDFA News: Agri-Pulse - 'Huge Dollars Coming In' for California Broadband
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After Identifying Gaps in Previous Aid, USDA Announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ to Distribute Resources More Equitably
USDA Reopens Program Sign-Up to a Larger Share of Producers with Plans to Expand Outreach and New Programming.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. The new initiative—USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers—will reach a broader set of producers than in previous COVID-19 aid programs.
fsa.usda.gov
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'Huge dollars coming in' for California broadband
In another discussion at the Salinas Valley Ag Technology Summit last week, CDFA Sec. Karen Ross said the federal administration across agencies is focusing on the issue of broadband connectivity. Ross has a seat on the California Broadband...
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www.agri-pulse.com
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Court ruling clears way for hydroponics to join National ...
U.S. District Court in San Francisco ruled this week that USDA was correct in certifying organic hydroponic operations as eligible for the National Organic Program (NOP). It was a victory for the Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) and a...
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www.foodsafetynews.com
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Business Member Spotlight:
Solterra Strategies
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Solterra Strategies was born out of a desire to tell delicious stories. With so many voices in the wine, food and tourism communities how do you get your company to stand out?
Our collective experience is one of sorting through the piles of ideas, finding the ones that stick and communicating your story in an exciting way to keep the buzz about your business growing. Identifying your unique value proposition and developing your brand begins the process of telling the story. Then utilizing public and media relations garners credibility with your customers. Building brand ambassadors through trade relation and forming strategic partnerships furthers your reach while digital marketing and social media builds engagement with your audience.
Like any business, the perception of your brand is what sets you apart from your competition. It sounds simple, but it can be challenging, and we’re here to help. It’s what we do.
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1405 Spring Street #203 | Paso Robles, CA 93446
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Thank You Farm Bureau Members |
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New Business Support Member:
New Members:
Renewing Business Support Members:
Renewing Members:
Stedum Properties, Dale Evenson, Frederick Hoey, Greg Frye, Don Righetti, Warren Lilly, Chad Pankey, Trish Hampton, Robert Schiebelhut, Allan Teixeira, Central Coast Green House Growers Association, Robert McCorkle, Robert Soto, Jean Studer
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Featured Member Benefit:
Great Wolf Lodge
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As a California Farm Bureau Member, you can save up to 30% on your next stay at Great Wolf Lodge. You're going to love winding down our waterslides, dining in one of our fantastic restaurants and building family traditions. All of our lodges include a colossal 84 degree indoor waterpark, daily activities, spacious family suites and much more. So clear your calendar and head to your nearest Great Wolf Lodge.
To take advantage of this offer, simply provide your unique offer code ( California Farm Bureau offer code: CFBF958A) when booking, and present a valid work ID or documentation at check in. For more information, visit greatwolf.com or call 800-905-9653 |
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Vineyard & Winery News: Paso Robles Daily News - Rava Wines Tasting Room Voted USA Today Top 10 Best
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California Vineyards Prepare for 2021 Drought Conditions
...UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) viticulture advisor for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Mark Battany has studied vineyard water factors worldwide. He discussed water needs and desired stress levels during the three main stages of ...
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www.winebusiness.com
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Family owned and operated wine tasting room voted USA...
As a third-generation farming family, Chad and Lauren Rava were looking for a different approach to growing grapes and producing wine when they established Rava Wines. Stepping away from corporate wine grape growing, they built their winery in...
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pasoroblesdailynews.com
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Livestock News: Successful Farming - USDA hits 'Pause' on Cattle Tracking Proposal
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USDA hits 'pause' on cattle tracking proposal
Nine months after proposing a phase-out of metal and plastic identification ear tags, the USDA decided they can be used indefinitely on cattle that cross state borders, on cattle exhibited at fairs, and on dairy cattle.
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www.agriculture.com
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Rare California gray wolf makes it all the way to Fresno ...
A rare gray wolf has been quietly traversing farmland in Fresno County, marking new territory for the threatened canines and chronicling one of the species' farthest trips south in a century.
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www.sfchronicle.com
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Labor News: Retroactive COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave |
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FELS COVID-19 News - March 21, 2021
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Retroactive COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave: Governor Newsom signed SB 95 (Skinner) into law on March 19. The new mandate takes effect 10 days from enactment and requires any employer of 25 or more employees to furnish a bank of up to 80 hours of paid sick leave, pro-rated for part-time employees which, will be available until September 30, 2021. The mandate is retroactive to January 1, 2021, meaning employers are may be liable for penalties for failing to provide leave they didn't now they had to provide between January 1 and the effective date of SB 95. FELS Group Legal Service Program partner firm Barsamian & Moody has furnished this summary of the new COVID-19 paid sick leave mandate.
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Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines -- a Caveat: When employers consider whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their employees, they should keep in mind while the Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently opined that employers may require vaccines without running afoul of discrimination laws, DFEH characterized available vaccines as being "authorized and recommended" by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is not the case; no vaccine presently available had received FDA approval. Rather, they are being administered under Emergency Use Authorization issued by FDA to facilitate vaccinations (see Emergency Use Authorizations for Vaccines Explained from FDA's website). This matters because vaccine manufacturers enjoy legal protection should their vaccines cause any injury barring "willful misconduct" by the manufacturer. If you require employees to receive the vaccine and one of your employees suffers an injury, they will be unable to sue the manufacturer. Given the litigious nature of California, it seems possible (maybe likely) that the next-best target would be an employer who mandated the vaccine for employees. Adding this potential concern to issues around the need to provide accommodations for employees for disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, employers contemplating requiring employees to receive the vaccine should have very strong safety-related and continuity of operations-related reasons for doing so. (March 19, 2021)
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Cal/OSHA Updates COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Guidance: (From FELS' Group Legal Services Plan partner firm Barsamian & Moody): Cal/OSHA has updated its Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) page to address two relevant issues: what employers may deduct when calculating “exclusion pay” in those limited situation where leave is paid, and where to find testing for employees.
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Of particular relevance, given the new federal stimulus payments to millions of California employees, the FAQs now address whether employers may estimate the value of future public benefits, such as a stimulus payment, and deduct that estimate from the amount owed to the employee for paid leave in those situations when leave is paid. Not surprisingly, the answer is “No.” Cal/OSHA stats that doing so would not meet its requirement to “continue and maintain” an employee’s wages and benefits during covered leave. See FAQ 11 in the Exclusion Pay and Benefits section of the FAQs found here. The Testing section of FAQs was updated to advise employers to contact their local health department or visit its website to determine the location of testing centers. It also notes that in many cases, employees must answer questions about symptoms and exposure prior to testing, as well as give consent for the test. Employers can also partner with a medical provider to establish an on-site testing program. Remember, however testing is arranged, employers must ensure employees do not incur any costs for testing. See FAQ 10 for additional information. FAQ 11 informs employers of the State of California Valencia Branch Laboratory which can assist employers who need to test a large number of employees on a regular basis. The rules of the ETS game continue to change. It is critical to stay up to date on the most recent FAQs answered by Cal/OSHA to ensure continued compliance with the ETS. (March 12, 2021)
Nationwide Webinar - April 7, 2021
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CalSavers Retirement Law Webinar Hosted for Employers:
- Our partner Nationwide is offering two upcoming webinars to explain the new 401 (k) Multiple Employer plan available for Farm Bureau agricultural members.
- This webinar will be on: April 7, 2021 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM PST
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Register for any of the sessions from computer, tablet or smartphone here
- These webinars are open to Agricultural members and this program could be a cost saver for many ag employers.
- The next deadline for the CA state mandated program CalSavers is June 30, 2021 and applies to employers with 51 or more employees. (Meaning companies of this size must have a retirement savings program for their employees offered thru CalSavers or an instrument like the one Nationwide and Farm Bureau is offering.)
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Wildfire News: Agri-Pulse - Firefighters Struggle to Save People When Livestock is at Stake
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New Smokey Bear PSAs released as more people head outdoors
Ahead of spring outdoor recreation season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council today announced a new public service advertisement (PSA) from Smokey...
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www.morningagclips.com
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Firefighters struggle to save people when livestock is...
In response to rising wildfires, the Newsom administration and CDFA have added more resources to support the evacuation of livestock during emergencies. Yet gaps still remain, and State Senator Steven Glazer of Orinda hopes to improve...
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www.agri-pulse.com
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Produce News: Eater - Extreme Weather is Wreaking Havoc on Olive Oil Production
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The Packer - The Future's Bright for California Strawberries
March 25, 2021 by Tom Karst
With added acreage this year and production continuing to rise, marketers see a bright future for California strawberries. Jason Fung, vice president of berries and greenhouse categories for The Oppenheimer Group, Vancouver, British Columbia, said strawberries are a growing category. “Strawberry demand last year jumped dramatically from where we’ve seen it in the past,” Fung said. “It’s great to be in a category that drives people to retail and continues to be one of the largest categories in produce. Consumers celebrate strawberries throughout the entire year and California is the centerpiece of that.”
www.thepacker.com
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Western Grower & Shipper March/April 2021 Magazine: The Faces of Ag: Young Farmers Making A Difference |
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ABC’s of Pests in the Nursery and Greenhouse Webinar Series
Join UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor, Dr. Maria de la Fuente, in this 3-part Pests in the Nursery and Greenhouse Webinar Series.
When: Every Tuesday, starting March 30 through April 13 from 12:00-2:30 PM
Intended Audience: Nursery and greenhouse growers. Continuing Education: DPR and CCA applications pending.
Registration Fee: $20 per session
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What's that noise? 'Sound cannons' used to scare off...
Some Santa Maria residents are hearing repetitive 'booming' noises throughout the day. Strawberry growers near W. Battles Rd. and A St. are using 'sound cannons' or 'bird cannons' to scare off birds during the beginning...
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www.ksby.com
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Extreme Weather Is Wreaking Havoc on Olive Oil Production
After a brutal frost swept through Le Castella last year, many of the olive trees in the small Calabrian town didn't produce a single fruit. Giuseppe Morisani, co-founder of the Calabrian olive oil company EXAU...
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www.eater.com
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Water News: SF Chronicle - Drought is Real and California is Now Facing Water Restrictions
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SLO Basin Groundwater Sustainability Commission Meets March 31
The public is invited to join the next virtual Groundwater Sustainability Commission (GSC) meeting on March 31, 2021 from 3:00pm-5:00pm via Zoom. GSC meetings are a great opportunity for interested parties to receive updates on the development of the SLO Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), to ask questions, and/or to share public comment.
We will discuss the response to comments received on GSP Chapters 1-7, receive a presentation on the State Water Project Options for the SLO Basin, and receive a presentation on the preliminary model results of the proposed projects to achieve sustainability based on the recommended sustainable management criteria. The response to comments on GSP Chapters 1-7 is posted under "Event Documents" on the GSC meeting page and/or can be downloaded by clicking here.
Learn more about this public meeting or register here.
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Drought is real and California is now facing water...
State and federal water officials have delivered their most dire warning yet of California's deepening drought, announcing that water supply shortages are imminent and calling for quick conservation. Among a handful of drastic actions this week,...
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www.sfchronicle.com
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CA WATER COMMISSION: Update on SGMA implementation
Last year was a milestone year for SGMA, with the critically-overdrafted basins required to submit their first groundwater sustainability plans to DWR by January 31st of 2020. The Department is currently reviewing these groundwater sustainability ...
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mavensnotebook.com
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Environmental News: IndyStar - Indiana AG Todd Rokita Files Brief to Stop California Cities From Setting Climate Policy
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Subsidizing ag burning alternative is better air quality ...
Farmers, when Jan. 1, 2025 rolls around, will no longer be able to burn almond tree, vineyard trimmings, and such...
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www.mantecabulletin.com
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After ag burning ban, lawmakers look to incentivize...
Assemblymember Rudy Salas of Bakersfield has introduced a measure to send more incentives dollars to bioenergy projects for biomass conversion...
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www.agri-pulse.com
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Indiana AG Todd Rokita files brief to stop California...
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading the way to stop what he says is California's attempt to set nationwide climate change policy. Indiana, along with 17 other states, filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court...
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www.indystar.com
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Advertise with SLO County Farm Bureau |
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Get Your Message in Front of Over 1400 San Luis Obispo Countians!
Our weekly E-News is sent out every Friday to our membership. If you're interested in an effective, low-cost advertising campaign ($150 a month) please give us a call or send an email to SLO County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett.
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Wisdom From the Farm & Ranch |
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A Cowboy’s Prayer
Our Heavenly Father, we pause at this time
mindful of the many blessings you have
bestowed upon us. We ask, Lord,
that you will be with us in the arena of life
We as cowboys do not ask for special favors.
We don’t ask to draw around the chute
fighting horse, the steer that won’t lay,
or to never break the barrier.
We don’t even ask for all daylight runs.
We do ask, Lord, that you will help us live our lives here on
earth as cowboys, in such a manner, that when we make that
last inevitable ride, to the country up there, where the grass
grows fresh, green, and stirrup high, and the water runs cool,
clear and deep, that you’ll take us by the hand and say:
“Welcome to Heaven cowboy,
Your entry fees are paid.”
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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 some assistance with membership, 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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Thank You San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau
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