Save the Date: San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau's 100th Anniversary Celebration is September 10th | |
This Week In SLO County Agriculture | |
Community: Farm Bureau Women Are Making A Cookbook And Need YOUR Recipes | |
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Farm Bureau Members: Farm Bureau Women Are Making a Cookbook and Need YOUR Recipes
The Farm Bureau Women have an exciting project in the works and are asking for your help. They are asking for recipe submissions, along with a short paragraph about your history with farming/agriculture. These submissions will be featured in a cookbook they are hoping to sell at the upcoming Speckled Hens Antique Show and at our 100th Anniversary Celebration. All proceeds of this cookbook will go to scholarships for students attending college for an agricultural related degree. If you would like to be considered for this cookbook, please email all recipes or photos to Jeanne Myers at r4mranch@aol.com OR print out the Recipe Submission document and mail to Farm Bureau at 4875 Morabito Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Please submit all information by Friday, March 18, 2022. Thank you for your continued support of the Farm Bureau and our community!
For the Recipe Submission document, click here.
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March/April 2022 California Bountiful magazine
Story by Christine Souza | Photos by Lori Eanes
Farmers and ranchers increasingly do double-duty as firefighters
In Southern California, rancher Anthony Stornetta of Atascadero operates a cow-calf operation with his wife, Denise. They have been ranching for 25 years and raise registered Brangus and Angus cattle in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Monterey counties. Stornetta is a full-time, paid battalion chief with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department."You are not stuck in an office, you are out in the field all the time...
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Local Agriculture and Women who get their hands a little dirty!🌱🌻 | Kickstart March with SLO County's Women's Week From March 6th - 13th, celebrate over 160 women-owned businesses in the food & beverage industry. ... | | |
SLO Food+Drink Podcast CONSUMED | | | |
When will rain return? Why SLO County skies have been so clear and dry in recent weeks | We may not see a persistent and deep marine layer until March, and here's why. Over the years, many Central Coast residents who live along the shoreline have commented on the reduced amount of coastal stratus clouds and the fog and drizzle they can create. | | | |
Commentary: Ratepayers shouldn't have to pay for PG&E failures | Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s commitment to customers and striking a fair balance between consumer and utility benefits has eroded over the last 30 years. Meanwhile, we've watched its bureaucracy increase as PG&E placed ... | | | |
Announcements March 2022 | Center for Sustainability | Agriculture for Tomorrow A College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Program Preparing leaders in sustainability through education, research, outreach, and operations. To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves. -Mahatma Gandhi For links to upcoming events and opportunities in... | | | |
County Government: The Tribune - For These 5 SLO County Incumbents, The June 7 Election May Already Be Won And Done | |
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Confused About Which Supervisors You Can Vote On?
Every election year brings a surplus of new information along with some confusion, and this year is no exception. Watch as SLO Chamber Director of Governmental Affairs, Molly Kern, offers some much needed clarification on redistricting, who will be voting when, and what else to expect this election year.
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For these 5 SLO County incumbents, the June 7 election may already be won and done | OPINION AND COMMENTARY It's looking more and more like several top San Luis Obispo County officials have already won reelection - without waging a campaign. Out of six non-judicial, countywide races, so far only one incumbent - County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano - faces challengers. They are attorney Stew Jenkins and retired Army veteran James Baugh. | | | |
State Government: Capitol Review - California's New Death Tax Is A Year Old - California Political Review | |
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California Farm Bureau's Friday Review - State Legislative and Governmental Affairs March 4
Two significant wildifre and insurance related updates:
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On Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee (SNRW) will hear SB 896 (Bill Dodd, D-Napa) and SB 936 (Steve Glazer, D-Alameda). SB 896 requires any local government entity that is qualified to conduct defensible space assessments in very high and high fire hazard severity zones and that reports that information to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, to report that information using a common reporting platform. In support of the bill, no comprehensive statewide data on defensible space activities such as inspections and compliance reported for both state and local inspection programs. A lack of consistent statewide data on defensible space inspections and compliance makes it difficult to (a) identify gaps in or overlapping inspections programs, (2) fully understand the extent to which homeowners are out of compliance with defensible space regulations, and (3) assess the effectiveness of programs. SB 936 (covered in a previous Friday Review) requires, upon an appropriation in the budget, for the California Conservation Corp to establish a forestry training center in northern California in partnership with Cal FIRE and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on or before December 31, 2024. Generally, the bill requires a training center to enroll formerly incarcerated individuals or prior program crew members. Support includes the California Public Defenders Association and the Humboldt and Mendocino Redwood Companies. The bill is currently unopposed.
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California Department of Insurance Wildfire Mitigation Rulemaking - On Friday, February 25, 2022, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) issued its Notice of Proposed Action and Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. regarding CDI’s proposed rules for Mitigation in Rating Plans and Wildfire Risk Models. CDI’s proposed regulations would require insurers for the purposes of segmenting rates, to create a risk differential or surcharging the premium due to wildfire risk, to reflect and account for specific mitigation factors in insurers’ rating plans. The proposed regulations aim to ensure that rates and premiums corresponding to the wildfire risk are not excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory by requiring the insurer have accurate information upon which the rate or premium is based. For example, the proposed regulations require insurers – when assigning wildfire risk scores or classifying wildfire risks – to conduct a granular and accurate risk assessment at the property and community level. CDI expects that the proposed rules will incentivize individual and community mitigation efforts by requiring insurers’ consideration of property and community level mitigation against wildfire risk. ... Continue reading in this week Friday Review.
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California's New Death Tax Is A Year Old - California Political Review | Anniversaries and birthdays are usually thought of as celebratory events, but on February 16th, California marked an unhappy milestone. It started in November 2020, when voters narrowly passed Proposition 19. While the initiative contained some positive elements, it also repealed an important taxpayer protection from the California Constitution that taxpayers have relied on for nearly ... | | |
The Carl Moyer On-Road Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) Update | California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff are pleased to announce this year's update to the Carl Moyer Voucher Incentive Program (VIP). In VIP, funding is directed exclusively to small fleets with 10 vehicles or less, where eligible applicants can receive grants to purchase cleaner replacement vehicles. | | | |
Federal Government: Morning Ag Clips - A 2022 Review Of The Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives On Title 1 | |
How the California and U.S. economies may suffer from Russia's attack on Ukraine | Russia's attack on Ukraine comes at a vulnerable time for economies around the world. Inflation is already at a worrisome level, consumers are paying more for basic goods across the board, and the global supply chain is still recovering from pandemic disruptions. | | | |
A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1 | House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement after the recent hearing, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1": "I would like to thank our esteemed panel of witnesses for joining us today and providing us with their unique... | | | |
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Biden targets ocean carriers in State of the Union address
Ocean carriers are in the crosshairs of President Joe Biden, and he isn’t the only one targeting the carriers for anti-competitive behavior. In his March 1 State of the Union address, Biden said, “When corporations don’t have to compete, their profits go up, your prices go up, and small businesses and family farmers and ranchers go under.”
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Judge tosses challenge to California rules for housing pigs | The pork producers are trying to succeed where the meat industry and chicken farmers failed in fighting regulations on animal confinement. LOS ANGELES (CN) - An attempt by Iowa pork producers to block a California law that sets strict requirements for the amount of living space breeding pigs should receive looks in trouble after a federal judge tentatively dismissed their lawsuit. | | | |
Newsmakers: March 4, 2022: NAWG CEO Chandler Goule on Ukraine invasion and its impacts on US farmers | Russia's invasion of Ukraine is dominating the news as the world reacts on the battlefield and the trading floor. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule offers his thoughts on how the action will impact American producers and consumers. Then, a panel discussion explores how the... | | | |
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PRESIDENT DELIVERS HIS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
February 10, 2022
California Farm Bureau – Federal Policy News
Tuesday night, President Biden issued his first State of the Union Address. The speech comes at a time when headlines are dominated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and he wasted little time addressing the conflict. With potential rising volatility for commodities such as wheat and diesel, it remains to be seen how the agricultural industry will be impacted here in the US. The President did highlight federal efforts in going after ocean shipping companies and the meat packing industry, stressing the need for open competition in both. The former has come into particular focus as of late, with supply chains being negatively impacted across countless industries through challenges there. Remarks from President Biden to call on Congress to act on legislation that would rein in skyrocketing shipping costs to help reduce port congestion and relieve supply chain backlogs was expected and timing was of paramount importance as the Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act today.
He also touted many of the key pieces included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that passed last year. With over $1 trillion in new spending, Democrats will likely continue to highlight these new spending programs as implementation begins throughout the year. Of note, the President also highlighted the need for immigration reform, particularly a pathway towards citizenship for Dreamers, farmworkers, and other critical infrastructure employees, saying “...it’s not only the right thing to do—it’s the economically smart thing to do.”
With early warning signs developing for Democrats as midterm elections approach, there was significant pressure for the President to address a range of topics.
Read more federal policy news from Farm Bureau here.
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USDA: March 10 Deadline for USDA-NRCS Cover Crop Initiative Applications in California | |
USDA Tree Assistance Program Available for Freeze Losses | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Blong Xiong reminds orchardists, nursery tree growers, and vineyardists who experienced losses from natural disasters during calendar year 2022, including the recent freeze, to apply for assistance through the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). | | | |
March 10 deadline for USDA-NRCS Cover Crop Initiative applications in California | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is encouraging producers to sign up for a special cover crop initiative offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Interested producers can apply and final selections will be made by March 10, 2022. | | | |
USDA Farm Service Agency Drought Program Webinar March 30, 2022 | USDA has farm loan programs available for famers and ranchers. | |
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Business Member Spotlight:
Buttonwillow Warehouse Company
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The Buttonwillow Warehouse Company is a family owned and operated business with more than 50 years of experience serving California growers. Getting our start as a grain elevator and warehouse, we’ve grown to eleven service locations covering more than fourteen counties in the heart of California agriculture as well as one service location in Central Mexico – BWC Agro de Mexico. With each generation, our company remains focused on developing and investing in our people, our communities and in agricultural innovation.
With facilities located throughout California, our footprint allows us to be nimble in the way we serve our customers while operating at the scale they need to keep their operations moving forward. Our local experts understand the demands you’re facing and are equipped with the right agronomic products, services, equipment and expertise to help you get the most out of every investment.
We’re committed to providing the best agronomic products and services to our customers to help ensure a sustainable and successful harvest today and into the future. Our team of highly trained crop advisors and service technicians are ready to partner with you on solutions that deliver value for your farming operation.
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Feature Member Benefit: John Deere Discount | |
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It’s March madness on mowers over at John Deere! Combine their limited-time offer with your Farm Bureau member discount to receive as much as $1,100 off and 48 months of 0% interest on commercial mowing equipment.
Browse all your savings opportunities at JohnDeere.com/FarmBureau.
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Produce: WGA - New FDA Report Finds No PFAs In Sampled Produce | |
Opinion: California's stone fruit industry is at a crossroads | California's central valley is known as the "fruit-basket of the world". The bounty of the Golden State can be found on the shelves of grocery stores feeding families throughout the country and the world. | | | |
Urban farmers find a niche with local, state support | Tucked behind the First Congregational Church, in one of Santa Ana's oldest neighborhoods, are verdant rows of spinach, Brussels sprouts and other leafy greens dotted with the orange hues of marigolds. Six-year-old ... | | | |
New FDA Report Finds No PFAs in Sampled Produce | A report issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found no PFAs in the sampled produce that was part of the organization's most recent testing of the general food supply. Eighty nine of 92 food samples showed no detectable levels of PFAs, while three seafood samples - tilapia, cod and shrimp - had .... | | | |
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021 | The second annual State of Organic Produce report was recently released by the Organic Produce Network (OPN). Working with strategic data analysis and insights company Category Partners, OPN provides a... | | | |
The Elusive Hunt for a Robot That Can Pick a Ripe Strawberry | Rhee said Traptic stood out from other companies in the space because its robot doesn't touch the strawberry. Instead it grabs strawberries by the stem, pulling strongly enough to detach the fruit but lightly enough to avoid damaging the rest of the plant. Such tasks are an ongoing ... | | | |
Giant strawberry sets Guinness World Record | At 289 grams (10 ounces), the strawberry was about five times the average weight of a regular berry of the local Ilan variety, said Nir Dai, a researcher at Israel's Volcani Institute where the strain was developed. The strawberry was 18 centimeters (7 inches) long and 34 centimeters (13 inches) in circumference... | | | |
Labor: FELS - March 1 Update: Governor Issues Executive Order Updating COVID Workplace Rules | |
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FELS – March 1, 2022 Update: Governor Issues Executive Order Updating COVID Workplace Rules:
On March 1, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order updating the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in light of CDPH’s February 29 face covering guidance. Per the Governor’s order, starting March 1 masks will no longer be required for unvaccinated workers indoors but will continue to be strongly recommended for all individuals in indoor settings. Employers will still be required to provide a face covering upon an employee’s request. The Governor’s order also extends the effectiveness of the current iteration of the COVID-19 ETS through May 5 to allow the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board time to consider the new guidance in anticipation of the new guidance.
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California Farm Labor Contractors Association: 2-Hour Online Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors on March 15
English 8:30-10:45am Register here. Spanish 12:30-2:45pm Register here.
This two-hour online seminar fulfills the supervisor training requirements on harassment prevention in compliance with SB 1343 and SB 1087. The session provides practical and interactive education on the rights and responsibilities of supervisors to prevent and report any type of harassment, bullying, retaliation, or other forms of related discrimination. Multiple attendees can participate on a single connection. Participants will leave understanding:
- What sexual harassment is and how to prevent it
- How to manage discrimination/harassment based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation
- What workplace bullying is and ways to eliminate it
- How to properly report and manage harassment issues
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Over 30 Health & Safety Trainings Scheduled for 2022 by California Farm Bureau | Health and Safety on the Farm and Ranch: Trainings Presented by Nationwide address risk management topics and more throughout the year, many in both English and Spanish. Trainings are held via Zoom. HAM Training is held at SLO County Farm Bureau's office. For class schedule and to register: Click Here. | |
Idaho farm gave workers a choice: Illegal low wages or deportation, investigation finds | In U.S. foreign labor programs, workers place their well-being in the hands of U.S. employers, who are required by law to pay required wages and provide safe living conditions. An Idaho potato farm failed to do that, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. | | | |
Labor Constraints & Solutions Tailgate | Labor legal and logistical issues are important to all winegrowers. Hear from a farm labor contractor and local growers about current labor issues, availability, and laws. The meeting includes a tour to explore the redevelopment process being undertaken at the historic Byron Vineyard. | | | |
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Litigation Update: California's Statutory Arbitration Ban (AB 51)
California’s controversial arbitration ban (AB 51) [i], signed by Governor Newsom on October 10, 2019, and effective January 1, 2020, prohibits California employers – not subject to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) – from requiring employees to sign an...
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COVID Supplemental Paid Sick Leave: | As employers adjust to the new COVID Supplemental Paid Sick Leave rules, we have received a lot of questions about how to calculate the number of employees to determine if the employer is subject to the SPSL law. | | | |
Environmental: Spectrum News - Regenerative Agriculture Is Steps Ahead Of California's New Compost Law | |
Regenerative agriculture is steps ahead of California's new compost law | |
Senate Bill 1383 — the compost law — requires all Californians to dispose of organic food waste in our green bins so the state can reduce methane emissions by creating compost. But many farms around California have already been putting some of the principles in the bill into practice for many years.
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A New California Law Will Create a Lot More Compost-but Will it Make it to Farmland? | Since January, new regulations in California now require all residents and businesses across the state to separate food and other organic materials from the rest of their garbage in an effort to reduce organic waste in landfills. | | | |
Reduction of CO2 Highlighted in New Season of MJDOA TV Series | Now in its third season, the American Grown My Job Depends On Ag ( MJDOA) tv series is back focusing on diversity within the industry, agriculture doing more with less and the industry's part in mitigating climate change. Co-founder of the group Steve Malanca, teases the season three premiere adding that show producer Jeff Aiello, “has done a really good job at spreading out the topics.” One of those topics includes carbon credits and how California farmers are doing their part to reduce CO2. | | | |
Coastal Commission stops drilling off Highway 1 | Residents of Canet Road off Highway 1 will no longer be kept up at night by drilling noises, thanks to the California Coastal Commission. Hydrostor, a Canadian-based energy company, was doing some "exploratory drilling" on a parcel of land near the base of Hollister Peak in preparation for their proposed Pecho Energy Storage Center. | | | |
Livestock: State Veterinarian Issues Caution Letter for California Equine Events | |
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Conservation easements are what we do at the California Rangeland Trust, but what exactly is a conservation easement?
In this episode, Michael Delbar is joined by Rangeland Trust Conservation Director, Jackie Flatt, as they explore what conservation easements are, what they are not, and some of the most common reasons why ranchers may be inspired to permanently protect their working lands. Listen here.
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The Kansas and California Beef Councils are inviting you to a Beef Insights Webinar on March 21st at noon! Register for the webinar here. | |
State Veterinarian Issues Caution Letter for California Equine Events
March 3, 2022 - State Vet Dr. Anette Jones DVM

Because we are continuing to detect new cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in California, we are sending a caution letter to California horse show managers and equine veterinarians. Note that this is an endemic equine disease but some strains of the virus have severe neurologic effects on horses including death, even those in peak performance and otherwise good health. It does not spread to other species and has no human health impacts. Because it is an endemic disease with a current “flare-up” of severe cases, we are not mandating that shows be cancelled, but are strongly urging postponement and a pause in movement of the population of horses that seem to be most affected. For more information on this equine disease, see the letter or visit this website.
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Ranchers hope for a wet 'Miracle March' | After two dry months, the next few weeks will be crunch time for California ranchers, as many look to the skies for rain to get pastures growing and keep their livestock fed. Generous storms late last year got range conditions off to "a fantastic start," said Solano County rancher Jeff Dittmer. | | | |
Reinventing the American cowboy in Compton | The streets raised them, and the horses saved them. The image of a cowboy that most of us know does not portray the original American cowboys. The original American cowboys were slaves and African American ranch hands. Today, the cowboy image, as most of us know it is changing... | | | |
How Many Meatpacking Companies Should There Be? | National Review | In keeping with President Biden's theme of repeating everything he has said for the past year in the State of the Union address, he went off script to repeat the claim that the meatpacking industry is uncompetitive because there are only four major meatpacking companies. | | | |
Vineyard & Wine: Forbes - Is Paso Robles The Next Great California Wine Destination? | |
SLO Coast Wine Collective awarded grant to target expanding markets | The SLO Coast Wine Collective, a group of 32 Central Coast winemakers, has received a three-year, $309,000 California State Stimulus Grant to promote the region's grapes and wine in markets outside of California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture makes annual awards in its Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of the state's fruit, vegetables, nuts, and other crops. | | | |
Report: Paso Robles winery owner could buy Russian oligarch's soccer team | Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss, owner of Halter Ranch Winery in Paso Robles, could offer Roman Abramovich a route out of west London after he claimed to have been offered the chance to purchase the European champions. The Russian has found himself in the spotlight after handing over "stewardship and care" of the team he's owned since 2003. | | | |
Ingredients of inspiration | |
March/April 2022 California Bountiful magazine Story by Barbara Arciero Photos © by Applemoon Photography
'Mystery seeds' arouse an early passion for food Paso Robles chef Rachel Haggstrom shares adaptions of five spring menu items, simplified for the home cook. Haggstrom serves as Executive Chef at JUSTIN Vineyard & Winery. The seeds of Rachel Haggstrom's culinary career were planted early.
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A Conversation with Dr. Nick Dokoozlian | Join Hospice du RhĂ´ne founding director John Alban in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Nick Dokoozlian, Vice President, Winegrowing Research, E. & J. Gallo. Where will Viticulture be in thirty years? There is only one person who really knows: Dr. Nick. | | | |
Is Paso Robles The Next Great California Wine Destination? | COVID-19 and the expanding Ukraine-Russia conflict have pushed Americans away from international travel. Fortunately, millions live within a few hours' drive of the relaxing wine destination of Paso Robles, California. California is blessed with a temperate Mediterranean climate that made growing grapes a $4.48 billion ... | | | |
Mid-State Fair home winemaking competition registration open | The Central Coast Home Winemaking Competition hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair is now accepting entries. The competition will take place in May and feature wines made from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties. The wines are separated into six categories: white, rose/blanc, red, dessert, wines made with fruit other than grapes, and sparkling. | | | |
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Bottle Bash Central Coast – March 29 at Paso Robles Event Center
Wine Business Monthly is hosting the annual Bottle Bash Central Coast—an afternoon for networking, collaboration and celebration of the region. Held from 3:30 - 5:30 pm March 29, Bottle Bash sits between two of the Central Coast’s premier wine industry conferences: Central Coast Insights and WiVi Central Coast.
This year Bottle Bash features wines from past WBM Hot Brands winners that bucked trends. They challenged the status quo with unusual varieties, smart marketing inspired by the beauty industry and a winemaking mentality focused on silky textures.
- Thacher Winery & Vineyard's Valdiguie
- J Wilkes' Voignier
- Obvious Wines' No.01 Dark and Bold
- The Hilt Estate's Vanguard Pinot Noir
Additional local treats featured include Firestone Walker beer and pizza from Cahoots! No ticket is required, and you don’t have to be registered for CCI or WiVi to attend. Bottle Bash welcomes anyone and everyone who is part of the Central Coast wine industry. You must be age 21 or older to attend Bottle Bash.
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Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Spring Release Weekend
Formerly Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend, Spring Release Weekend is a three-day festival celebrating spring and the beginning of the new vintage when wineries release their newest wines. Taste the latest releases at an outdoor walk-around tasting in the historic Downtown City Park and enjoy wineries’ individual events like barbecues, vineyard tours, winemaker dinners, and more.
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Water: The Sun - Fong Zeroes In On Newsom Zeroing Out Water Storage Spending | |
Explainer: California Farmers Hit Again With Water Cuts | Farmers in central California will be getting little to no water again from a key water system amid a persisting drought, but exactly how they're affected will vary. The Bureau of Reclamation said last week it will not be able to provide some farmers with water from the Central Valley Project, a vast system of dams, reservoirs and canals it oversees in the state. | | | |
Editorial: California is failing to prepare for droughts | Climate change isn't a problem for the future. It's here, and California isn't remotely prepared to deal with the consequences. The state's latest snowpack report makes that clear. The Sierra Nevada snowpack provides nearly one-third of California's water supply. On Tuesday it was at 63% of its historical average for that date. | | | |
Fong zeroes in on Newsom zeroing out water storage spending | With California's snowpack levels again missing targets for average depth, lawmakers in Sacramento are once again in search of options to strengthen the state's long-term water resiliency. While doom-and-gloom rain down from the state's top water agencies, the hunt for viable solutions for long-term fixes has grown into frustration for Bakersfield Republican ... | | | |
Avocado: The Conversation - How Mexico's Lucrative Avocado Industry Found Itself Smack In The Middle Of Gangland | |
How Mexico's lucrative avocado industry found itself smack in the middle of gangland | To the relief of avocado lovers from coast to coast, the recent drama between the United States and Mexico was fleeting. The U.S. Department of Agriculture banned imports of the fleshy fruit from Mexico on February... | | | |
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GreenSheet California Avocado Industry News
The current dry pattern for California is stable. Sea surface temperature related influences (IVTinit™) are consistent in focusing the rain developments mainly west of N and Central California. Near normal temperatures in N California, and a turn to warmer than normal in S California.
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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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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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