State Insurance Commissioner Lara Hears from SLO County Farmers & Ranchers Who've Lost Fire Insurance |
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For the past two years, San Luis Obispo County farmers and ranchers have increasingly had difficulty getting fire insurance coverage for their homes and commercial buildings. California's growing wildfire risk has caused insurance carriers to stop offering coverage in nearly all parts of the state.
On Monday, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara came to Paso Robles to hear firsthand from Farm Bureau members on the issue and to discuss proposed legislative solutions being led by Farm Bureau and reform efforts by Commissioner Lara. Watch KSBY's coverage of the event here.
The first step towards improving this situation is Farm Bureau-led Senate Bill 11. SB 11 authorizes the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to sell commercial coverage to farms.
- Existing law establishes the California FAIR Plan Association, a joint reinsurance association in which all insurers licensed to write basic property insurance participate in administering a program providing for the equitable apportionment of basic property insurance for persons who are unable to obtain that coverage through normal channels. For purposes of coverages the FAIR Plan may offer, the law defines “basic property insurance” to exclude farm risks.
- This bill creates an exception to the exclusion on insuring farm risk that will allow for the FAIR Plan to sell commercial coverage to farms covering structures.
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SLO County Farm Bureau President and Booker Vineyard farmer Hilary Graves welcomes attendees to the roundtable discussion.
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VIDEO-SLO Farmers & Ranchers Talk Loss of Wildfire Insurance
California's growing wildfire risk has left an alarming number of people in the agriculture industry unable to buy insurance coverage to protect their businesses and homes. Many farmers throughout California, including on the Central Coast, are...
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Anthony Stornetta, SLO County Farm Bureau member and Santa Barbara County Fire Department Air and Wildland Battalion Chief discusses wildfire issues in the region. |
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Anna Negranti, SLO County Farm Bureau Past President explains the impact of losing access to wildfire insurance coverage to KSBY. |
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This Week in SLO County Agriculture |
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In This Issue:
- County Government News: Board of Supervisors Meet June 22;
- State Government News: California Farm Bureau's Friday Review;
- Community News: Cal Coast Orchids in Los Osos is Hiring;
- USDA News: Successful Farming - Vilsack Calls Out Farmers Suing to Block Debt Relief for Minority Farmers;
- California Farm Bureau News: Farm Bureau Extension: Continuing Education Series;
- Business Member Spotlight: Premier Ag Inc;
- Labor News: FELS - Cal/OSHA Standards Board Readopts COVID-19 ETS;
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Environmental News: KQED - California's Top Pesticide Regulator Resigns Without Explanation;
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Livestock News: AgAlert - Dry Pastures, Wage Rule Threaten Sheep Ranchers;
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Vineyard & Winery News: Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance - June Vit/Tech Seminar - Soil Health;
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Produce News: CDFA - California Agricultural Organic Report 2019-2020;
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Water News: 150 San Luis Obispo Countians on Water Board's List of Delinquent Filers;
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Cannabis News: LA Times - California Offers $100 Million to Rescue its Struggling Legal Marijuana Industry; and
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Wisdom From the Farm & Ranch.
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June 11 Most Read Stories:
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Executive Director Report
Here are a few things we worked on this week:
- Hosted a Roundtable Discussion on Wildfire Insurance with State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara at Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles;
- Gave an update on state and local agriculture issues at the SLO County Cattlemen Association’s monthly board meeting;
- Spoke to the Rotary Club of Nipomo on local agriculture issues;
- Attended Shandon-San Juan Water District meeting;
- Spoke at the California Mid-State Fair Board of Directors meeting to discuss a new proposed regulation from the California State Fire Marshall’s Office that would significantly harm CMSF and other California fairs;
- Worked with Asm. Cunningham and Sen. Laird’s office on addressing the new State Fire Marshall regulation issue;
- Coordinated with Congressmen Salud Carbajal’s office to identify a SLO County grower to testify to the General Farm Commodity and Risk Management Congressional Subcommittee on crop insurance;
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Attended an Independent Grape Growers of Paso Robles Area webinar on pest control presented by SLO County Farm Bureau member Kyle McAbee of McAbee Ag Consulting;
- Hosted a SLO County Farm Bureau Legislative Committee meeting; and
- Attended the South County Chambers of Commerce State of the South County event.
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Platinum Member Spotlight |
Thank you Limoneira Company for being a strong supporter of San Luis Obispo County agriculture.
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County Government News: Board of Supervisors Meet June 22 |
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SLO County Board of Supervisors Meet June 22
**Board of Supervisors meetings will open to in-person public participation beginning June 22, 2021. The meeting will be broadcast live; however, remote participation will no longer be conducted.**
Agenda Items of Interest to Agriculture: (Editor's Note: The County's website was not working correctly on Friday, so links for the Item Document details "Read More" may not work)
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Agenda Item 11: Submittal of a resolution in support of the federal weekly hours work standard for herders in California. All Districts. Read more here.
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Agenda Item 22: Request to approve a contract with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $244,668 to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Paso Basin Land Use Planting Ordinance, contingent on adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Recommended Budget. Districts 1 and 5.
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Agenda Item 39: Presentation of the County’s public information website for the 2021 redistricting process; and request to set Special Board Meetings regarding redistricting for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. All Districts. Read more here.
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Agenda Item 42: Submittal of the 2021 Countywide Cannabis Program Update and request to approve, in concept, the Compliance Monitoring Program Plan and provide staff direction as deemed necessary. All Districts. Read more here.
To access the full agenda documents and watch the meeting click here. |
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State Government News: California Farm Bureau's Friday Review
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California Farm Bureau's Friday Review for June 18, 2021
This week's State Legislative and Governmental Affairs Update includes:
- Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards;
- AB 1103 The Ag Pass bill
- Wildfire Related Funding;
- AB 27 Climate Change;
- AB 535 Olive Oil labeling;
- SB 11 FAIR insurance plan;
- AB 391 Pollinator habitat; and
- Appointments to State Water Board.
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Cal Coast Orchids in Los Osos is Hiring
Cal Coast Orchids is a family-owned small business that draws from generations of Dutch agriculture to produce sustainably-grown, beautiful orchids of the highest quality for its customers–all in American bark. Learn more about the company here.
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Assistant Grower
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Warehouse Manager
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Labor work in the greenhouse
To apply or learn more, contact Co-Founder and Head Grower Bas van Eijk (Bas also speaks Spanish) at (805) 705-1271 (cell phone)
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The Rice Partnership Open Hosts Open House Wednesday June 23rd
Please join us for our Summer Open House next Wednesday at our office in San Luis Obispo. We will be serving local wine, beer, and other refreshments along with light bites catered by Jimmy’s Watering Hole. Dan Curcio will be entertaining us with his music. We hope you can stop by for a casual outdoor gathering to celebrate Summer!
- 1304 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo
- Wednesday, June 23, 5pm – 8pm
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USDA News: Successful Farming - Vilsack Calls Out Farmers Suing to Block Debt Relief for Minority Farmers
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Vilsack calls out farmers suing to block debt relief for ...
Lawsuits to block $4 billion in loan forgiveness for minority farmers show a lack of historical awareness, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at the BIO online convention on Wednesday. "It's a wonder where those farmers were over the last 100 ...
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www.agriculture.com
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USDA Reminds California Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
Agricultural producers in California who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the applicable deadline.
“Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Acting State Executive Director Jacque Johnson in California. “Our FSA staff can assist producers in completing acreage reports, including providing maps.”
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USDA to Begin Payments for Producers Impacted by 2018 and 2019 Natural Disasters
Producers to Receive Assistance through the Quality Loss Adjustment Program and Additional Assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus
More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks starting June 15 for agricultural producers with approved applications for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program and for producers who have already received payments through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). These U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs provide disaster assistance to producers who suffered losses to 2018 and 2019 natural disasters.
Producers weathered some significant natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) provided support for crop value and production losses through QLA and crop quantity losses through WHIP+.
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San Luis Obispo County FSA Newsletter
Agricultural producers in California who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the applicable deadline. ...
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USDA announces additional aid for ag producers, businesses
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Earlier this year, Secretary Vilsack announced...
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www.morningagclips.com
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California Farm Bureau News: Farm Bureau Extension: Continuing Education Series |
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$2,500 in Cash Prizes Highlights
2021 California Farm Bureau Photo Contest
The 40th annual California Farm Bureau Photo Contest has opened, with $2,500 in cash prizes at stake. This year’s theme, “Member Reflections,” encourages Farm Bureau members who are amateur photographers to enter photos that showcase California’s agricultural bounty from their personal perspective. All entries must be postmarked or submitted online by Sept. 30. Entry forms and official contest rules are available online at www.cfbf.com/photocontest and www.californiabountiful.com, and from county Farm Bureaus.
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With much of the West and upper Midwest experiencing drought conditions and water conditions not expected to improve, American Farm Bureau Federation is collaborating with western state farm bureaus to assess real impacts of drought to western farmers and ranchers.
The data collected from this survey will be aggregated and summarized by American Farm Bureau Federation staff economists and be utilized to inform short-term disaster relief needs as well as long-term policy proposals aimed at assisting agriculture with drought preparedness, resilience and response.
Over 85% of California is currently experiencing extreme or exceptional drought. Please consider responding to the survey available here. The survey closes Friday, June 25.
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Farm Bureau Extension: Continuing Education Series
Farm Bureau Extension's offerings continue with a CE series of classes held virtually. Join us on four dates this summer and fall for relevant content that meets your CE requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after successful completion of a simple quiz on the material.
Class Dates:
- July 15: Respiratory Compliance,
- August 26: Common Violations,
- October 7: Pesticide Training Requirements,
- November 18: Updates: PPE and Closed Systems
Cost: Free to Members
Click here to sign up and learn more! |
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SLO County Farm Bureau’s Adelaida Farm Center will host a social and BBQ tomorrow on June 19 at the Adelaida Schoolhouse (9001 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles). The social begins at 4:30pm and food will be served at 5pm. BBQ will be provided, and everyone is asked to bring a salad or dessert. There will be a $5 cover for this meeting.
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Protecting your farm and family with life insurance
Protect your family and your farm by learning how to match different types of life insurance to your varying needs. Whether you’re a new farmer just starting out or you’ve spent many decades growing your operation, life insurance can serve as an important tool in protecting your family and your business. Learn how different types of life insurance can help cover debt obligations, provide a
future source of tax-free income or help ensure a smooth transition of your farm operation to the next generation.
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Business Member Spotlight:
PREMIER AG INC.
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Premier Ag Inc., is a family-owned and operated agricultural business that serves the Central Coast and beyond. Based out of Paso Robles, we provide a full-range of products and services which include soil amendments and spreading services, custom farming, as well as hay and feed solutions.
Glen McWilliams, owner of Premier Ag, is the great-great grandson of an Arroyo Grande farmer. A love for farming has been passed down through six generations of local farmers. Like most farmer’s sons, Glen was driving tractors at an early age. As a youth, he was using his hard-earned, first tractor to work for neighbors. In keeping with his heritage and experience, Glen decided to incorporate his own farming and hay operation in 1994.
Over the course of the past 21 years, the business has grown and expanded. Glen attributes his success to adaptation to changing markets, good old-fashioned hard work and excellent customer service. “Our clients are more than just clients. They’re part of our community. And our community is like family. We care about our clients. We care about our client’s animals. We care about our client’s crops. We want to see them succeed.” At Premier Ag, they take time to get to know the customer and find out what their needs are, then they tailor a product solution to fit those needs.
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1041 Paso Robles Street | Paso Robles, CA 93446
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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Thank You Farm Bureau Members |
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Renewing Members
John Tonini, Larry Sage, W Terry, William Alley, John Tompkins, Flying E Ranch, Jerry Ulrich, Randolph Miles, Loren Milburn, Full Sail Farm, Clint Osborne, Edward Childlaw
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Labor News: FELS - Cal/OSHA Standards Board Readopts COVID-19 ETS
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Timely Webinar Just Added!
Impacts of New COVID Rules on Ag Labor -- Free!
Interpretation available in Spanish. Free due to generous grant funding from the UC Davis Western Center For Agricultural Health and Safety
On June 11, Cal/OSHA posted new revisions to the COVID-19 prevention regulation to be considered by the board on June 17 (after withdrawing the prior June 3 revisions, leaving the ETS intact in the meantime). These new revisions include reducing requirements for masking, distancing, quarantine, and testing for FULLY VACCINATED employees. But how can employers verify vaccination status? Can employees be designated to crews or certain jobs with different rules based on their vaccination status? What do these changes mean for workers’ comp, paid sick leave, and local regulations? Can employers require workers to be vaccinated? Join us for a review of recommended labor-management practices; how to navigate privacy and discrimination concerns; and get expert answers to your questions.
Presenter -- James Gumberg- Partner, Patane Gumberg Avila, LLP
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Cal/OSHA Standards Board Readopts COVID-19 ETS
Earlier today, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to readopt a revised COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) proposed to the Board by Cal/OSHA. Barring further action by the Board or by Governor Newsom, this iteration of the ETS will be effective for 210 days from the date of adoption – mid-January 2022. The California Administrative Procedures Act allows the Board to readopt the ETS one additional time. Under normal circumstances, an emergency temporary standard would only be effective for 180 days; Governor Newsom issued pandemic-related executive orders extending the timelines for various regulatory actions.
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Heat impacts on the Central Coast farms and farmworkers...
The heat wave is here! Hot temperatures can cause stress on the body, and crops. For farmworkers that means days start earlier. JSM Organics AG workers, were on the fields by 5:30 A.M. to beat the day time highs.
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kion546.com
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No more masks for vaccinated California farmworkers?...
Labor rights organizations are raising concerns about a California agency's proposal to ease some COVID-19 workplace safety regulations for most industries. They say the relaxed rules could jeopardize the health and safety of the state's...
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City Council has another chance to repeal H-2A...
The Santa Maria City Council will be given another chance Tuesday to comply with orders from the federal government to repeal a potentially discriminatory H-2A housing ordinance and agree to create new fair housing resources or face a $400,000 fine.
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santamariatimes.com
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Environmental News: KQED - California's Top Pesticide Regulator Resigns without Explanation
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California's Top Pesticide Regulator Resigns without...
Leahy's resignation, though, was welcomed by Paul Towers, an organizer with the Berkeley-based Pesticide Action Network, who thinks he did not go far enough to establish aggressive pesticide regulations that would better protect people in the fields.
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www.kqed.org
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The Central Coast is on its way to becoming the nation's ...
The Central Coast has an idyllic climate with ample sunshine; a world-class university and research institution; two great community colleges with programs to train the next generation of skilled workers; an already-existing, experienced...
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Livestock News: AgAlert - Dry Pastures, Wage Rule Threaten Sheep Ranchers
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Dry pastures, wage rule threaten sheep ranchers
Pastures have dried out much earlier than usual, leaving California sheep ranchers having to decide how to sustain their operations. Many have thinned flocks by selling lambs early. Ranchers who offer targeted-grazing services to reduce wildfire fuel say demand for their services has surged. But all ranchers say an impending state overtime rule for sheepherders threatens to undermine the entire sheep business.
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NCBA delivers progress on exemption for livestock haulers
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) recently delivered progress on much-needed regulatory flexibility for livestock haulers.
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www.morningagclips.com
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Vineyard & Winery News: Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance - June Vit/Tech Seminar - Soil Health
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Every Label Tells a Story
Wine is not always sold in bottles, nor did bottles historically have labels. Rising in popularity in the past few years have been containers other than glass bottles including cans, boxes, and terra packs to name a few. They are also labeled,...
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winehistoryproject.org
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The Edna Valley 1840 to 2020
1950s: Winegrowing regions are classified by climate using a formula developed by two professors at the University of California at Davis, Albert Winkler and Maynard Amerine, to help vineyardists find the right wine grape variety to plant in a...
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winehistoryproject.org
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Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance June Vit/Tech Seminar – Soil Health
Join us for the PRWCA’s June Vit/Tech Seminar on Soil Health presented by Dr. Cristina Lazcano, Assistant Professor of Soil Ecology at UC Davis. This in person seminar will be presented first in English and then in Spanish on Thursday, June 24 beginning at 10 am at the Oxford Suites in Paso Robles.
To learn more and register, click here. |
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Produce News: CDFA - California Agricultural Organic Report 2019-2020
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California Agricultural Organic Report 2019-2020
In 2019, San Luis Obispo County saw a 29.5% gross sales increase in organic crops bringing the total from $3,225,533 in 2018 to $4,177,281. The number of organic handlers in SLO county also increased 10.5% from 19 in 2018 to 21 total handlers.
To read the full report click here. |
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Read the Latest Issue of Vegetables West 🍅
Don't Miss the the June Issue of Vegetables West Magazine, Feat. Ryan Ferguson (Diversified Farmer and New President of Westlands Water District), New Strawberry Crop Insurance Program, South American Tomato Pinworm Devastates Tomato Fields, New...
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White Rot Poses Threat to California Garlic and Onions
Research Committee Works to Prevent White Rot By Brian German, Associate Broadcaster The California Garlic and Onion Research Committee was established in 2005 as a state marketing order under the supervision of the California Department of Food...
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californiaagtoday.com
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GreenSheet Alert: Excessive Heat, High Winds and Fire...
The National Weather Service has issued warnings concerning an extended period of excessive heat, gusty winds and critical fire weather conditions beginning Monday, June 14 and lasting throughout the entire next week for the Los Angeles/Oxnard...
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California Giant to boost berry innovation through new partnership
California Giant Berry Farms and OnePointOne announced their strategic partnership aimed at increasing berry output and availability through vertical farming and data-driven berry cultivation. Silicon Valley-based OnePointOne has developed revolutionary automated, indoor, vertical farming technology that offers superior product yields and quality, while also enabling crops to be grown closer to the end consumer.
theproducenews.com
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Protect Citrus from Sweet Orange Scab and the Lime Swallowtail Butterfly
While limiting the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing are the highest priority for the California citrus industry and the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program, the program continually monitors for a number of threats to the industry and has recently detected sweet orange scab (SOS) in new areas of the state. Additionally, an unofficial Lime Swallowtail Butterfly (LSB) sample was identified from Los Angeles County and several LSB sightings have been uploaded onto the iNaturalist application, including sightings in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo counties.
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San Luis Obispo County Olive Oils Among San Joaquin Olive Oil Competition Winners
After extensive judging of submitted California-produced olive oils, The Big Fresno Fair is excited to reveal the winners of the popular San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition (SJVOOC), which returned after being canceled in 2020 amid the statewide shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19, which made judging impossible. The SJVOOC, which is open to all olive oil producers in California with products made from their 2020 olive harvest, received a total of 55 entries from 17 different olive oil producers from throughout the State.
Entries were received in two categories, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and Flavored Olive Oil, with 10 classes in total. Gold and Silver Medals were awarded, as well as an overall “Best of Show” and “Best of the Valley” selected from all of the highest scoring gold medal entries in both categories. In total there were 42 EVOO and 13 Flavored Olive Oil entries that were entered for judging. The winners of the 6th Annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition are:
- Best of Show
- The Olive Press Sevillano (Sonoma and Yolo County)
- Best of Show Flavored
- Calivirgin Serrano (San Joaquin County)
- Best of the Valley
- Olivaia’s OLA Block X Heirloom (Tulare County)
Extra Virgin Olive Oils:
- Gold Medal Winners
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Spanish Blends: Barton Olive Oil Co. EVOO (San Luis Obispo County)
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Spanish Singles: Olive Crush Farms Arbequina (Calaveras County), Rosenthal Ranches Arbosana (Madera County), California Olive Ranch Arbosana (Glenn County), The Olive Press Sevillano (Sonoma and Yolo County), The Olive Press Picual (Sonoma and Yolo County), The Olive Press Arbosana (Sonoma and Yolo County), Organic Roots Arbequina (Glenn County), Calivirgin Premium EVOO (San Joaquin County), Mountain Springs Olive Ranch Arbequina (San Luis Obispo County), Corto Olive Co. Truly Arbosana (San Joaquin County)
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Italian Blends: Tres Osos Robust (Monterey County), San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Eleganza Elite (San Luis Obispo)
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Italian Singles: Tres Osos Taggiasca (Monterey County)
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Other Blends: Rancho Azul y Oro Estate (Monterey County), Olivaia’s OLA Block X Heirloom (Tulare County)
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Other Singles: Mangini Ranch Mission (Calaveras County), Mountain Springs Olive Ranch Koroneiki (San Luis Obispo County)
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Spanish Blends: Olivaia’s OLA Block X Blend (Tulare County)
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Spanish Singles: Cobram Estate 100% California Classic (Yolo County), Cobram Estate Mild (Yolo County), Rancho Azul y Oro Arbequina (Monterey County), The Olive Press Arbequina (Sonoma and Yolo County), ENZO Organic EVOO – Delicate (Madera County), Corto Olive Co. Truly Arbequina (San Joaquin County)
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Italian Blends: San Miguel Olive Farm Tuscan Gold Paradiso (San Luis Obispo County), Marchini Farms Joe’s Premium Tuscan Blend (Merced County)
- Other Blends: Mangini Ranch – Calaveras Reserve (Calaveras County)
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Other Singles: Organic Roots Koroneiki (Glenn County)
To review the full list of winners, click here.
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Water News: 150 San Luis Obispo Countians on Water Board's List of Delinquent Filers |
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150+ SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIANS ON WATER BOARDS LIST OF DELINQUENT FILERS
The Water Board has developed a series of technical videos to help guide diverters through the process of reporting their annual diversion and use of water. If you experience any difficulty filing your report, you can view these informational videos here.
While pre-1914 and riparian right-holders have until July 1 to file their reports, those diverting under appropriative water rights (certificates, registrations, permits and licenses) were required to file their annual water diversion and use reports by April 1. If you have an appropriative water right and have not yet filed for 2020 (or prior years), file immediately or contact the CCA office for assistance to limit or avoid hefty fines the Water Board may impose for failure to timely file.
To view a list of San Luis Obispo County residents who are out of compliance, click here.
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'This could be devastating': 6,600 Central Valley...
Around 6,600 farmers in the Central Valley -- which encompasses Sacramento County to Kern County -- may face potential disaster after being warned by the state of possible water cutoffs.The warning is more than just a cautionary notice for the...
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USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering $41.8 million for drought response in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Oregon. Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to address the impacts of...
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agnetwest.com
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Profit-thirsty Big Ag makes a bad thing worse | CalMatters
In dry years, Californians talk about the drought as if it were a war - a battle of north versus south, haves versus have-nots, fish versus farmer. When a critical resource is scarce, we want to fight for it. But...
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Drought prompts state to cut off water to thousands of...
Thousands of farms and water agencies that rely on flows from California's vast delta watershed, including some in the Bay Area, are being told to stop drawing water from its rivers and creeks because there's not enough to go around.
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California drought sparks perpetual fight about water |...
California never has enough water to meet all demands and even when supplies are relatively robust there's a triangular competition over their allocation. Farmers, municipal users and environmental advocates vie for shares of water that has been...
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Arroyo Grande Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
***Draft Chapter 3 Posted for Public Comment***
The Arroyo Grande Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Chapter 3 - Description of Plan Area has been posted online and is available for review. The public comment period for this chapter will close on July 15, 2021.
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SLO Basin Groundwater Sustainability Commission Meets June 21
The public is invited to join the next virtual Groundwater Sustainability Commission (GSC) meeting on June 21, 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 Chapter 8 and receive a presentation on the draft GSP Chapters 9 and 10: Projects and Management Actions and Implementation Plan.
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Cannabis News: LA Times - California Offers $100 Million to Rescue its Struggling Legal Marijuana Industry
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Cannabis industry speaks against planned tax increase
Local cannabis operators are asking San Luis Obispo County supervisors to hit the brakes on a planned cannabis tax increase, which would raise the county's gross receipt tax from 6 to 8 percent starting July 1.
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m.newtimesslo.com
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Winemakers Collaborate With Weed Growers on New Cannabis ...
In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 67 into law, which set the stage for the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Cannabis Appellations Program. Once the program begins to accept petitions, it will...
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California offers $100 million to rescue its struggling...
The California Legislature on Monday approved a $100-million plan to bolster California's legal marijuana industry, which continues to struggle to compete with the large illicit pot market nearly five years after voters approved sales for...
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www.latimes.com
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Wisdom From the Farm & Ranch |
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Old Farmer's Advice
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered... not yelled.
Meanness don't just happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Most of the stuff people worry about, ain't never gonna happen anyway.
Don't judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good and honorable life, then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.
Don't interfere with something' that ain't bothering you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every morning'.
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin' it back in.
If you get to thinking' you're a person of some influence, try ordering' somebody else's dog around.
Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, and enjoy the ride.
Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just shoot you!
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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
Platinum Members
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