Chamisal Vineyards Featured in California Bountiful TV | |
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Pioneering Sustainability and Premier Wines in Edna Valley
Known for its cool-climate Central Coast pinot noirs and chardonnays, Chamisal Vineyards lies in the premier region of the San Luis Obispo Coast, one of the coolest appellations in California. Chamisal is known for being the first commercial vineyard planted in the area before an AVA was recognized. As a trailblazer in sustainability, Chamisal Vineyards has been SIP (Sustainability in Practice) certified since 2010, and in 2016, become the second-ever SIP certified winery. Chamisal Vineyards also maintains its commitment to innovation in winemaking, including multiple systems for reducing water usage and the utilization of cover crops to increase biodiversity.
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This Week In SLO County Agriculture | |
Community: Residents Gathered for the Final Celebration of this Year's Strawberried in Grover Beach | |
Residents gathered for the final celebration of this year's strawberries in Grover Beach | The celebration included live music, food and drinks, a strawberry pie baking contest, many vendor booths, and more. | | | |  |
Visit SLO Cal reaches $2.32 billion for national travel and tourism week | The Visit SLO CAL organization announced an impressive $2.32 billion amount in visitor spending to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. | | | |
County Government: SLO County isn't Moving Forward with Tax to Fund Transportation | |
SLO County isn't moving forward with tax to fund transportation | With SLO County facing a $2.3 billion shortfall in transportation funding, a sales tax for transportation seemed like a practical way to make up for... | | | | |
SLO City Council reduces downtown parking costs after complaints | The San Luis Obispo City Council sliced its parking rates almost by half, fielding complaints from business owners and residents impacted by the current cost... | | | | |
Paso is getting rid of its downtown paid parking program | Just before the Paso Robles City Council unanimously voted to repeal the city's downtown paid parking program, two council members said that they never wanted... | | | |
State Government: California Farm Bureau Expresses Concerns on State Budget, Mill Tax | |
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The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is proposing to raise taxes on pesticides by $33 million and add 117 positions over the next three years. This is 25 percent expansion to the department. Meanwhile, food prices are escalating for all Californians, and rising input costs for farmers and ranchers have no end in sight.
Tell your legislator to stop DPR's proposed Budget Plan and stop food prices from increasing.
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The Diablo Dilemma: What led to a last-minute attempt to keep the nuclear power plant running | As recently as 2022, PG&E was moving forward with plans to shut down the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. | | | | |
Williamson Act bill ignites property-rights debate | California farm groups are on opposite sides of land-use legislation. | | | | |
California Farm Bureau Expresses Concerns on State Budget, Mill Tax | SACRAMENTO -- Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday presented his revised state budget plan, including spending cuts to address California's historic budget deficit. In his presentation,... | | | |
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Farm Bureau's Weekly Federal Policy News- May, 16, 2024
- House Farm Bill Language Expected This Week
- CAFB Submits Comments on USFWS Proposal on Wildlife Refuge
- New USDA Programs and Partnerships to Expand Organic Agriculture Opportunities
- Deadline Extended for ACER, FSMIP, and MGFSP Grant Programs
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Farm Bureau advocates for passage of 2024 Farm Bill | Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate agriculture committees released title-by-title frameworks of the 2024 Farm Bill, omnibus legislation to support the nation’s farmers and ranchers through a variety of safety-net, farm-loan, conservation and disaster-assistance programs. | | | | |
Thompson Releases Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 | The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 is the product of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all Members of the House. | | | |
Produce: USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs | |
Annual Olive and Lavender Festival draws big crowd and new additions * Paso Robles Press | If you were in downtown Paso Robles on Saturday, May 11, you may have been drawn to City Park by the sweet smell of lavender and the crowd of people for the annual Olive and Lavender Festival. | | | | |
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs | Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is now accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. | | | | |
Commentary: Sensible pesticide policies needed for invasive pests | California is the agricultural heart of our nation’s food supply chain. It produces more than 400 commodities, more than one-third of the nation’s vegetables and nearly three-quarters of its fruits and nuts. | | | |
Labor: Major Agricultural Firm Sues California Over Farmworker Unionization Law | |
Major agricultural firm sues California over farmworker unionization law | One of California's most influential agricultural companies has filed a lawsuit against the state to stop a contentious law that was meant to make it easier for farmworkers to unionize. | | | | |
California cracked down after a crash killed 13 farmworkers. Why are workers still dying on the road? | After 13 California farmworkers died in a single crash, the state passed new rules. Now workers are being killed in unregulated vehicles. | | | |
Business Member Spotlight:
G3 Enterprises
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Our years of industry experience have led to integrated, reliable global logistics solutions for critical components of supply chains.
As a logistics provider that has spent over 50 years perfecting the supply chains for some of the best brands in food and beverage, G3 Logistics has an understanding of the industry that only comes from experience.
G3 Logistics's capabilities encompass various services, including end-to-end transportation and nationwide warehousing resources. Whether it’s getting raw materials to production, bulk liquid to a bottler, or finished goods to a distribution center, we excel at tackling the unique logistics challenges of food and beverage.
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Thank You Farm Bureau Members | |
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Renewing Agricultural Members
Stedum Properties , Martinez Orchards, Les Simmons, Grapevine Land Management LLC, and James Hartzell
Renewing Associate Member
Mark Zohns
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Wildfire: Prescribed Burning to Happen East of Santa Margarita Ahead of Wildfire Season | |
Paso Robles residents could be cited over failure to comply with weed abatement rules | As we get closer to what is traditionally peak wildfire season, local fire departments are cracking down on properties with too many weeds. | | | | |
Insurance companies are pulling out of California because of wildfires | May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, but one key part of being prepared - having homeowner insurance that covers wildfires - is becoming harder. | | | | |
Prescribed burning to happen east of Santa Margarita ahead of wildfire season | A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place from May 20 to May 22 in certain communities in San Luis Obispo county. | | | |
Featured Member Benefit:
Nationwide Pet Insurance
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Livestock: Grazing For Soil Health Workshop Happening on June 28 | |
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Sonoma County supervisors send factory farm measure to ballot, with nothing nice to say about it | The controversial initiative, which would make Sonoma County the first county in the nation to outlaw so-called "factory farms," is headed for the November ballot. | | | | |
Farmers Are Breeding Hybrid Dairy Cattle to Sell for Meat | With America’s supply of beef cattle the lowest since 1961, dairy farmers are finding another way to make money: breed more calves destined for the slaughterhouse. | | | |
Water: FDA to Host Webinar on the FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water | |
Arroyo Grande second city to withdraw from water project Central Coast Blue | During Monday's Grover Beach City Council meeting, the Council formally approved the withdrawal from the controversial project, and on Tuesday, the Arroyo Grande City Council did so, too. | | | | |
FDA to Host Webinar on the FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water - California Ag Network | View on the FDA Website The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will hold an informational webinar on Monday, May 20, 2024, 1-2pm ET on the recently released Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water (Agricultural Water Final Rule) issued under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). | | | | |
Sustainable Food Supplies and Imports - CFWC | Sustainable Food Supplies and Imports America's grocery stores may seem brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, but behind the vibrant displays lies a sobering truth: a significant portion of these products are imported from other countries. The new CFWC fact sheet, "Our Food Supply - Sustainability & Imports," opens the door to discussions about the policies ... | | | |
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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