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Back to Cal Poly Campus We Go!
Last week Jesslyn joined the AGC 404 class at Cal Poly which is the Foundations in Ag Leadership class! Giving them her experience and insight as a Cal Poly Grad working in SLO County for the Farm Bureau. We are always so grateful for the opportunity to go on campus and meet the future leaders in the Ag Industry!
Paul also got to attend the AG 452 class at Cal Poly which is the Current Trends & Issues in Ag Communications class. He gave an introduction to Farm Bureau and talked about local, state, and federal issues in agriculture.
We are always so grateful to get on campus and talk to the next generation!
| | This Week In SLO County Agriculture | | |
Save the Date!
Thursday April 16, 2026, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Las Piletas Preserve, Carrizo Plains
Meeting Goal:
To explore existing technologies for ranching operations and monitoring that assist with both livestock management and habitat/wildlife management.
Meeting Outcomes:
- Attendees will be provided with an overview about what kinds of technology are available to improve ranching operations and monitoring.
- Attendees will understand the basics of how these technologies work, and also costs, benefits, and challenges.
- Attendees will be provided an overview about technical and financial assistance programs available to help them purchase and use some of these technologies.
Learn More Here!
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Hosted at SLO Farm Bureau:
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 | ๐ 3โ5 PM
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| | Six Months Later: Templeton Feed and Grain Looks Ahead with Gratitude, Grit, and Resolve | By any measure, the loss of the Templeton Feed and Grain silos was more than the loss of a building. It was the loss of a landmark, a livelihood, and a piece of Templetonโs collective identity. Six months after the devastating July fire that brought down the iconic silos, the Jermin family are still navigating the aftermathโstep by stepโwhile holding fast to the community, history, and purpose that have defined their family business for nearly eight decades. | | | |
| | Rodeo organization donates $25,000 to Creston groups | Donations support community center, public pool - The Creston Classic Rodeo donated $25,000 to two local community organizations following the conclusion of its 29th annual [...] | | | |
Ag Alert - National delegates adopt policies vital to California | California Farm Bureau delegates at the American Farm Bureau convention in Anaheim secured key policy wins on water and wine, strengthening support for Western water storage and Colorado River diversions while targeting a federal loophole that harms U.S. winegrape growers. | | | |
Agriculture, Natural Resources Sectors Support California's Rank as World's Fourth-Largest Economy | DAVIS, Calif. -- Last year, California surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Contributing to that achievement are over a million farm laborers, winemakers,... | | | | Oppose Mountain Lion Listing in Central Coast/Southern California | | SLO County Farm Bureau, along with many other county Farm Bureaus, have signed on to this letter. | |
Farmers Nationwide Unite to Say Federal Help Not Fast Enough to Stop Industry Collapse | Specialty crop farmers nationwide say the industry is on the brink. They say $5 billion is needed now to keep thousands of farms afloat. | | | |
Washington Week Ahead: Shutdown at stake in House; USDA issues farm income forecast | A full U.S. Congress is back in session this week after senators passed a legislative package to fund most of the government through Sept. 30, though not in time to avoid what's expected to be a brief partial government shutdown. USDA issues a new farm income forecast this week. | | | | Announcement to Farm Bureau Members | | |
ยท๏ปฟ February 5 โ SPM Implementation from a PCA (1 hr Other)
ยท March 12 โ Wine grape IPM decisions in a challenging market (1 hr Other)
ยท April 9 โ Advances in UAV Agriculture - Exploration of drone technology and its expanding role in modern farming (0.5 L/R & 0.5 Other)
ยท May 7 โ Emerging Pest Management Tools - A deep dive into pheromone-based solutions with specialists from Suterra (1 hr Other)
ยท June 11 โ Nobel's Orchard Essentials (1 hr Other)
ยท July 9 โ Rodent Management Innovations - Integrated approaches to managing ground squirrels from UC experts (0.5 L/R & 0.5 Other)
ยท August 6 โ Regulatory Refreshers - Annual Updates on laws, regulations, and pesticide use around schools and sensitive sites (1 hr L/R)
ยท September 10 โ SPM Program Updates - Insights from the Sustainable Pest Management team (0.5 L/R & 0.5 Other)
ยท October 8 โ Safe Pesticide Use Around Schools (1 hr L/R)
November 12 โ Safe Pesticide Use Around Bees (1 hr L/R)
Learn More Here
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What Is Agriculture Data Analytics? A Guide for Modern Farms | SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Agriculture data analytics is the practice of collecting, processing, and analyzing farm-related information to make smarter decisions about crop production, resource... | | | |
Trump EPA enters right-to-repair debate with new emissions guidance | Farmers and repair shops are allowed to temporarily override emission control systems for repair purposes, according to new guidance issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday. | | | | | | Stay alert! Did you know the past 5 years were the most destructive wildfire seasons in California history. This is a reminder that wildfires can happen at any time. Stay prepared! Be ready to evacuate early, and make sure you have a 5-minute plan to get out safely and quickly. | | |
California Posts Lower Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in 2024 | The Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2024 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illness (SOII) showed a 4% drop in incidents for California after showing a 17% drop in 2023. Nationally, SOII showed a 3.1% decline from 2023, about 2.5 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illness, the lowest total since 2003. | | | |
| | Del Monte Cannery Closure Devastates California Fruit Growers | SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California farmers who grow fruit for canned products suffered a major setback last week as Del Monte Foods announced plans to close... | | | | Check Out Your Local Farmers Market! | |
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North County Farmers Market Schedule:
Monday - Baywood 2:00pm- 4:30pm
Tuesday - Paso Robles 9:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday - Atascadero 3:00pm-5:00pm during the winter time change
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Saturdays - Templeton 9:00am-12:30pm
More Information Here!
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| | Thank You Farm Bureau Members | | |
Renewing Associate Members
Joe Dillard
Renewing Agriculture Members
George Christensen
Teixeira Farm Inc
Mark Fugate
Steven Victor
UnitedAg
Hugh Dohi
CAPCA Central Coast
Renewing Business Support Members
Cal Coast Machinery
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Friday's Cattle Inventory Report: 4 Reasons it Won't Look Like Cycles From the Past | Cattlemen are anxious to see Friday's Cattle Inventory report as they remember how quickly the market changed during the last cycle, with feeder cattle prices went from record high in 2014 to quickly deteriorating in 2015. | | | |
States, feds step up screwworm preparedness amid Mexico detections | States and the federal government are ramping up their preparedness for possible future New World screwworm outbreaks amid recent detections of the pest in northern Mexico. | | | |
Regenerative vineyards can pay their way, new Sonoma County study finds | A study published this month in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture tracked costs and revenues at four vineyards in Russian River Valley and Alexander Valley, comparing conventional management against regenerative approaches like no-till farming, composting, and integrating sheep for grazing. | | | |
Brian and Stephy Terrizzi named 'Wine Industry Persons of the Year' | Wine Alliance installs 2026 board of directors at annual gala - The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance announced Brian and Stephy Terrizzi, owners of Giornata [...] | | | |
CAL MATTERS: Trump's office called 7 governors to D.C. for Colorado River talks. Here's what California said | By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Top California officials traveled to Washington D.C., summoned by the Trump administration for a Friday meeting as a standoff over the Colorado River's water supplies continues amid alarmingly dry conditions. | | | | | |
SLO County Farm Bureau Members Community Discounts:
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Talley Farm Box - SLO Farm Bureau Members Receive $15.00 off your first Talley Farms Box with Code: SLOFB
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JUSTIN Winery - SLO Farm Bureau Members Receive 20% off sitewide using code SLOFB20
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CAMBRIA Hotel-Templeton - SLO Farm Bureau Members Receive discounted booking rate
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Agricultural & Equipment Discounts
โข Grainger
โ Special Farm Bureau pricing on industrial/ag supplies
โ Free standard ground shipping
โข Case IH
โ $200โ$500 off eligible tractors, hay tools, balers, windrowers
โข John Deere (Platinum 1 Rewards Tier)
โ Commercial mowers: $200โ$1,700 off
โ Residential mowers: $50โ$150 off
โ Utility vehicles: $100โ$250 off
โ Tractors: $150โ$250 off
โ Compact construction equipment: $550โ$1,400 off
โข OโReilly Auto Parts
โ 5%โ20% off parts & supplies
โ FREE local delivery at many locations
Supplies, Home & Business Discounts
โข Dunn-Edwards Paints / Kelly-Moore Paints
โ Up to 30% off paint & coatings
โข A4 Promotions & Incentives
โ Up to 20% off select promotional & branded items
โ 50% discount on licensing for CA Grown branding
Health & Emergency Services
โข AirMedCare Network
โ Discounted air ambulance membership coverage
โข Prescription Discount Program
โ Up to 75% off medications at 68,000+ pharmacies
โข RespondR Emergency Alert Program
โ 50% off membership for Farm Bureau members
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Travel, Vehicles & Lodging
Car Rentals:
โข Avis โ Up to 35% off base rental rates
โข Budget โ Up to 35% off base rental rates
โข Budget Truck Rental โ 20% off truck rentals & mileage
โข Fordโ $500 Cash Reward on select vehicles for active Farm Bureau Members
Hotels:
โข Choice Hotels โ 20% off Best Available Rate
โข Wyndham Hotels & Resorts โ Up to 20% off lodging
Family Travel & Entertainment:
โข Great Wolf Lodge โ Up to 30% off resort stays
โข Theme Parks & Attractions โ Discounted tickets to select attractions
Energy & Utilities
โข AmeriGas Propane
โ $0.05 per gallon discount
โ FREE service check
โ No Run-Out Guarantee
โ 24-hour emergency service
Business, Labor & Financial Services
โข Farm Bureau Bank
โ Member banking services: loans, credit cards, savings, business accounts
โข Farm Employers Labor Service (FELSยฎ)
โ $100 off annual enrollment
โ 20% off FELS products, seminars & publications
Insurance
โข Nationwide
โ Exclusive member access to discounted insurance programs:
โ Home, Auto, Farm/Ranch
โ Business & Workers Comp
โ Pet, Powersports, Life
| | 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.
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.
๏ปฟAll 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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