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Our SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers had a fantastic meeting last week at Hope Family Wines! 🍷 A big thank you to Stasi and Lee for the amazing tour of the production facility. Learning about wine production in Paso Robles, a region known for its incredible wines, was truly special. 🍇 We’re so proud of our YFR group and can’t wait to grow and improve together each month.
Interested in joining YF&R or learning more? Reach out – we’d love to have you!
We can't thank our members over at Hope Family Wines enough - this tour was amazing!
-The SLO County Farm Bureau Team
| | This Week In SLO County Agriculture | | Upcoming Events: Winemaker Dinner Fundraiser on April 3rd at Opolo Vineyards | | |
Join us for our next SLO Farm Bureau Fundraiser! A winemaker dinner at Opolo Vineyard on April 3rd. Social Hour starts at 4:45pm with passed Hors Devours! Dinner to be served by 6:00pm. Expect a fabulous meal by Chef John McDevitt made with locally sourced produced along with some great Opolo Wines. Tickets are $150 per person.
Please RSVP to Jesslyn by calling the Farm Bureau office at 805-543-3654 or by emailing jblank@slofarmbureau.org!
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Mark your calendar on March 27th for the 16th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser for COLLAB!
5:00pm Social Hour & Open Bar
6:15pm Filet Mignon Dinner & Wine
Auctions to be held after dinner!
You can purchase your tickets HERE!
| | Community: Lavender Bloom Celebration at Hambly Farms | |
San Luis Obispo County Airport announces air service changes | Airport adds nonstop flights to Portland, Alaska Airlines to end direct Las Vegas flight in April - San Luis Obispo County Airport will see several [...] | | | |
Olive and Lavender Festival to return to downtown Paso Robles May 10 | Event aims to showcase Paso Robles' agricultural heritage - The fourth annual joint Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival will take place on Saturday, May [...] | | | |
Tourism impact study highlights economic contributions | Report examines the economic, fiscal, and social impacts of tourism in Paso Robles - A recent Tourism Impact Study was conducted to support the Paso [...] | | | |
Open Farm Days 2025 | Buy Your Tickets Now! | JUNE 20th-22nd, 2025 - TOUR - TASTE - LEARN along the SLO County Farm Trail! A weekend of farm tours, tastings, and barnyard fun . Savoring summer on the SLO Co Farm Trail is what Open Farm Days are all about. | | | |
DW Farms opens greenhouses for retail sales in San Miguel | Free soil workshops scheduled - DW Farms, a family-owned nursery specializing in native and drought-tolerant plants, has opened its greenhouses and growing areas for retail [...] | | | |
Woods Humane Society offers free pet vaccines in March | Free vaccines offered through national initiative to protect pets - Woods Humane Society will provide local pet owners with free pet vaccinations at its Atascadero location on March 8 and at both i... | | | | Scholarships: 2025 Cattlewomen Scholarship | | Local Government: District Attorney Announces Stricter St. Patrick's Day Enforcement | |
District Attorney Announces Stricter St. Patrick's Day Enforcement | City of San Luis Obispo has established a 'safety enhancement zone,' during which all laws will be strictly enforced, and fines will be doubled - [...] | | | | State Government: State Senate Hears About Response to Bird Flu Outbreak | |
Ag Day at the State Capitol Is Coming Up - March 19th | SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Mark your calendars for March 19, and join us in celebrating California ag! This year's theme is "Ag At Work: Cultivating Careers... | | | |
Ag Alert - State Senate Hears About Response to Bird Flu Outbreak | |
With California’s robust investment and experience in animal disease surveillance and detection, there’s little disagreement in agricultural circles that the state was well prepared for bird flu.
| | | | Federal Government: U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit | |
Federal funding cut for California farms program impacting farmers, food banks, schools | The Farms Together Program, which paid small farmers to grow produce for California food banks, is losing its federal funding | | | |
Trump signs a bill funding the government for 6 months, avoiding a shutdown | A bill mostly keeping government funding at levels set during Joe Biden's presidency was signed by President Trump Saturday morning. | | | |
U. S. Facing Billions in Agriculture Trade Deficit - AgNet West | The U. S. faces a projected $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture, with increased imports of avocados, coffee, and orange juice .......... | | | |
USDA, HHS Share Update on Dietary Guidelines for Americans Process | WASHINGTON -- Following the inaugural meeting of the Make America Healthy Again Commission, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and... | | | | Agricultural: DPR Releases First Phase of State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study Focused On 1,3-D and Chloropicrin | |
DPR Releases First Phase of State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study Focused On 1,3-D and Chloropicrin | SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released an independent scientific study on possible alternatives to a pair of widely used fumigant... | | | |
John Deere Unveils Next-Gen Combine Front-End Equipment to Boost Harvest Efficiency | OLATHE, Kansas -- Farmers need to capture as much crop as possible during harvest and, today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) helped move that progress with... | | | |
Ag Alert - Adding automation helps lower farm risk | Facing an inconsistent supply of employees, higher costs and growing pressure due to market instability, a grower-processor in Santa Clara County’s Silicon Valley has turned to technology to boost efficiency and stay competitive in the challenging produce industry. | | | | Environmental: Large-Scale Investment in Research Needed to Maintain US Agriculture | |
Large-Scale Investment in Research Needed to Maintain US Agriculture | ITHACA, N.Y. -- Climate change and flagging investment in research and development has U.S. agriculture facing its first productivity slowdown in decades. A new study... | | | |
EPA moves to dismantle dozens of Biden's environmental rules | The agency announced Wednesday that it will begin the process of dismantling dozens of Biden-era rules for electric vehicles, power plants, clean water and more. | | | |
Wildlife Conservation Board Awards $37 Million in Grants to 14 Habitat Conservation and Restoration Projects | SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved 14 habitat protection and restoration projects spanning 14 counties across more than 4,700 acres at its... | | | | Produce: Adverse Climatic Conditions Drive Coffee Prices to Highest Level in Years | |
Adverse Climatic Conditions Drive Coffee Prices to Highest Level in Years | ROME -- World coffee prices reached a multi-year high in 2024 - increasing 38.8 percent on the previous year's average - mostly driven by inclement... | | | |
Egg Prices Continue to Hit Records as Easter and Passover Approach | NEW YORK (AP) -- Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest... | | | |
California almond growers grapple with uncertainty as new tariffs could hit exports | California's almond growers are used to dealing with the swings of volatile weather and water supply. | | | |
Avocado Supply Affected by Regional Growing Conditions - Avocado AgNet West | The supply of avocados to the US is currently affected by regional growing conditions, particularly drought, leading to shortages of mid and | | | | Labor: UFW Backs Away from Request for Mandatory Mediation & Conciliation | |
UFW Backs Away from Request for Mandatory Mediation & Conciliation - Farm Employers Labor Service | The United Farm Workers of America (UFW) formally withdrew its request for mandatory mediation and conciliation, or MMC, with Wonderful Grapevine Nurseries on February 26. | | | |
USCIS Alien Registration Requirement - Farm Employers Labor Service | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced its alien registration requirement on February 25, requiring many classes of foreign nationals in the U.S. to register with USCIS and submit fingerprints. Individuals older than 18 years of age will also be required to carry proof of registration at all times. | | | | |
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| | Thank You Farm Bureau Members | | |
New Agricultural Members
Carolyn Kruse
Renewing Agriculture Members
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Hope Family Wines
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MoonSprings Vineyard
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Pacific Growers
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Renewing Business Support Members
Cal Coast Machinery
New Collegiate Members
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| | Livestock: Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act | |
Bird Flu's Varied Impacts on Egg and Milk Markets | DAVIS, Calif. -- University of California, Davis agricultural economists explore the reasons for reduced egg supplies and high egg prices in a recent article and... | | | |
Some grocery stores turn to Grade B eggs to beat egg shortage | As consumers scramble to find the best deals, some retailers are finding different ways to keep eggs stocked on shelves. | | | |
Campaign Launched to Block the EATS Act - Legislative AgNet West | The OCM and Competitive Markets Action have launched a $100,000 ad campaign to oppose the reintroduction of the EATS Act. The groups warn ... | | | | Vineyard and Wine: Regenerative Ag Event with Secretary Karen | |
Halter Ranch vineyard earns regenerative organic certification | Vineyard joins a growing list of regenerative organic farms in Paso Robles - Halter Ranch has announced that its original Paso Robles Estate vineyard has [...] | | | |
Regenerative Ag Event with Secretary Ross | CDFA Secretary Karen Ross will speak about the new CDFA definition of Regenerative Agriculture, followed by a panel discussion and SLO Farm Bureau BBQ lunch. RSVP required. Date: Monday, March 24th Time: 10am - 1pm Location: Robert Hall Winery 3443 Mill Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 | | | |
Taste of the Back Roads event returns to Paso Robles | Wine trail event to feature 20 wineries - The 8th Annual Taste of the Back Roads Grand Tasting & VIP Experiences will take place Saturday, [...] | | | |
Paso Robles event showcases Cabernet Franc with tastings, seminars | Tickets available now - Cab Franc Masters 2025 will take place on Sunday, March 16, at the Cass Event Center, bringing together winemakers, industry leaders, [...] | | | |
Is Red Wine a Healthier Choice Than White Wine? Uncorking the Cancer Risks | PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with... | | | |
AI Made Its Way to Vineyards. Here's How the Technology Is Helping Make Your Wine | LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. He knew there would be... | | | | Water: The Otherworldly California Waterway That Keeps Exploding Into Politics | |
California Agriculture: Dispelling Myths and Correcting the Record - California Farm Water Coalition | California Agriculture: Dispelling Myths and Correcting the Record California's agricultural sector has long been the subject of debate, particularly regarding its use of water and environmental impacts. A recent article published by Al Jazeera titled "California Water Wars: A Century of Wrangling Over Los Angeles's Water" presents a misleading and incomplete picture of California's agricultural ... | | | |
Administrator Zeldin Announces EPA Will Revise Waters of the United States Rule | WASHINGTON -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to deliver... | | | |
Opinion | The Otherworldly California Waterway That Keeps Exploding Into Politics | If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two - or even many - sides. | | | |
California's $20 billion Delta water tunnel strikes fear in locals | The governor's $20 billion tunnel to divert more water south would bring years of pollution and traffic. Residents say their towns will never be the same. | | | | Farm Bureau Membership Matters | | | | |
We cannot support your freedom to farm and ranch without your membership.
Join SLO County Farm Bureau now or renew your membership online. Go to slofarmbureau.org to join, or download the membership form PDF.
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We're here to help! Call us if you need us to lookup your member number or we can process your membership for you, at 805-543-3654.
All California county Farm Bureau memberships are processed through the California Farm Bureau Federation, but please reach out to our SLO County office if you need your membership number or have questions.
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