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Late on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 616. The legislation would have allowed yearlong mail-in card-check campaigns for unionizing instead of a secret ballot election. California Farm Bureau led a rally two weeks ago on the Capitol steps advocating for Newsom to veto the bill.
“We want to thank all of our San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau members who took time to call and send letters to the Governor,” Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett said. “Especially this time of year with harvest and field work, we are grateful for members responding to our Farm Team action alerts to amplify our voice in Sacramento.”
In his veto announcement, Newsom said “AB 616 creates a new process for agricultural employees to elect a labor representative through a ballot card election. This bill contains various inconsistencies and procedural issues related to the collection and review of ballot cards. Significant changes to California's well-defined agricultural labor laws must be carefully crafted to ensure that both agricultural workers' intent to be represented and the right to collectively bargain is protected, and the state can faithfully enforce those fundamental rights.”
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson issued a statement in response to the Governor’s action. “The California Farm Bureau is proud of our farmers, ranchers and farm workers who stood up and spoke out against AB 616 and the threat it represented for the rights of agricultural employees to be free of undue fear and intimidation,” Johansson said. “The firm action taken today by Governor Newsom in vetoing 616 protects the sanctity of the secret ballot election. It means that strong-arm organizing tactics and coercion have no place in California agriculture.”
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California farm worker union marching to the French...
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have allowed farm workers to vote by mail in union elections, a change the United Farm Workers pressed for after the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year dealt a setback to its organizing...
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www.sacbee.com
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This Week In SLO County Agriculture |
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This Issue Includes:
- County Government News: Supervisors Held Special Meeting Today To Interview Candidates For New Groundwater Sustainability Director;
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Community News: The Tribune - SLO County PG&E Customers Could See Longer, More Frequent Power Outages. Here’s Why;
- State Government News: Forbes - Gov. Newsom Signs $15 Billion Package To Combat Climate Change;
- Federal Government News: Help American Flower And Foliage Farmers!;
- Business Member Spotlight: People's Self-Help Housing;
- Livestock News: Sacramento CBS - Meat-Processing Pause Hits California’s Smaller Butchers;
- Labor News: Agri-Pulse - OSHA Moves Toward Development Of Heat Standard;
- Wildfire News: The Sun - Calif. Democrats Reject Measures To Bolster Wildfire Prevention, Firefighting Efforts;
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Water News: Sonoma County Farm Bureau - A Guide to California Water Rights for Small Water Users;
- Produce News: The Californian - Monterey County Agriculture Industry Aims To Address Production Issues;
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Cannabis News: Sacramento CBS - California-Grown Cannabis To Be Judged At Next State Fair;
- Environmental News: AgNet West - DPR Considering Multiple Angles In Development Of Pesticide Notification Network;
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Vineyard & Wine News: San Francisco Chronicle - Without Federal Aid For Wildfires, California's Wine Industry Could Collapse, Vintners Say;
- Ag Economics & Trade News: Washington Post - Here's Why Your Food Prices Keep Going Up;
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Tax & Land News: USDA - How Proposed Capital Gains Tax Changes Could Affect Estates Of Family Farms; and
- Wisdom From The Farm & Ranch.
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September 17th Most Read Stories:
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Executive Director Report
Here are a few things we worked on this week:
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SLO County Farm Bureau Named Finalist For County Of The Year |
California Farm Bureau announced Monday that San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau has been named one of three statewide finalists for County of the Year!
SLO County Farm Bureau has been chosen as a finalist for County of the Year based on membership, policy implementation, leadership, ag education, and public relations efforts.
Winners will be announced during the California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Awards Presentation on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Garden Grove, California.
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County Government News: Supervisors Held Special Meeting Today To Interview Candidates For New Groundwater Sustainability Director |
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In a Special Meeting held today in closed session, SLO County Board of Supervisors considered a “Public Employee Appointment for the Position of Groundwater Sustainability Director.”
Supervisors Dawn Ortiz Legg and John Peschong reported Friday afternoon to SLO County Farm Bureau that a technical team which included staff from County Public Works Department, City of San Luis Obispo, and City of Paso Robles interviewed "four qualified candidates" for the position, and a selection is expected in the next two weeks after background checks are completed. The newly-created position overseeing all of the County’s groundwater sustainability plan operations will be a Department Director that reports to County Administrator Wade Horton.
The Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 28. To watch the meeting live and review the agenda click here. Items of interest to agriculture include:
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Item 31 Hearing to consider a resolution adopting the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 3 (Lopez Reservoir); authorizing submission of the UWMP and finding that the project is exempt from Section 21000 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code (CEQA). Districts 3 and 4.
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Item 32 Hearing to consider a resolution adopting the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) for the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 3 (Lopez Reservoir), authorizing submission of the WSCP and finding that the project is exempt from Section 21000 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code (CEQA). District 3.
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Community News: The Tribune - SLO County PG&E Customers Could See Longer, More Frequent Power Outages. Here’s Why
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UC Extension Hiring Small Farms Advisor for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties
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SLO County PG&E customers could see longer, more...
Thousands of San Luis Obispo County residents have faced at least one power outage in the past month even as heatwaves brought record-breaking high temperatures to the area. And the frequent and long-lasting power outages will likely continue,...
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www.sanluisobispo.com
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California Farm Bureau Farm Dog Contest Deadline is Sept. 30 |
The 2021 California Farm Bureau Farm Dog Contest, presented by Nationwide has extended it's deadline to enter to September 30th!
To learn more about how to enter click here. |
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Small Farm Innovation Challenge - from the California...
Farmers need right-sized technology. Tools and technology can help farmers improve efficiency, save labor and connect with their customers. But many of the innovations in agriculture today are built for large-scale production, out of reach for...
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plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov
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Applications Now Open to Compete for $250,000 in...
Fourth-annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups exclusive access to produce leaders and funding to advance innovative solutions for the agriculture sector IRVINE, Calif. (September 15, 2021) - Western Growers (WG) and S2G Ventures ...
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www.wga.com
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Cal Poly Center for Entrepreneurship Annual Demo Day
One of the 9 student startups featured at the 2021 Demo Day earlier this month is of interest to agriculture, TractorCloud. TractorCloud is an end-to-end diagnostic, management, and maintenance cloud platform to reduce the downtime of agriculture equipment. TractorCloud’s pitch begins around the 1:37:30 mark of the video replay.
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State Government News: Forbes - Gov. Newsom Signs $15 Billion Package To Combat Climate Change
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Gov. Newsom Signs $15 Billion Package To Combat Climate...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate package Thursday that will provide funding for programs to combat drought and climate change in the state following a devastating wildfire season that scorched over 2 million acres of land.
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www.forbes.com
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Extension programs get financial boost
After years of declining budgets and dwindling farm advisor positions, California's land-grant university is looking to rebuild, thanks to a significant financial boost from the state budget. The approved budget increased funding for the...
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www.farmprogress.com
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California Farm Bureau's Friday Review Legislative & Governmental Affairs Update - September 24, 2021
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This week's update includes:
Agricultural Employment
- AB 616 (card-check)
- AB 701 (food processing and warehouse worker regulations)
- AB 364 (H-2A worker regulations)
- Cal/OSHA Standards Board Sept. 23 meeting on COVID-19 ETS
Animal Health
- AB 1103 (Ag Pass Program allowing crop and livestock producers access during wildfires and emergencies
Budget
- SB 170 (Cap-and-Trade Expenditure, Resources and Budget Bill Jr.)
Water
- State Water Board Fee Schedules
Wildfire
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Monterey County Farm Bureau Staff Helps Improve State Cottage Food Bill
In February, Monterey County Farm Bureau's Administrative Assistant Susanne McBride offered a legislative suggestion to improve to the cottage food section of our public policy, and Assemblymember Robert Rivas was kind enough to write and carry the bill through the process.
This week we learned that Governor Newsom has signed AB 1144, the Cottage Foods Bill, into California Law. We congratulate Susanne on her suggestion that will benefit small food producers across our state, and thank Assemblymember Rivas for his support during the legislative session of her suggestion.
Summary of the bill:
Cottage food operations are small businesses in which people make and sell homemade foods to help supplement their income ...Under current law, cottage food operations are limited to making $50,000 or less in annual sales from their food products. The author points out that this amount has not been updated in six years to account for inflation and the rising cost of living in California.
In addition, cottage food operations are not currently allowed to ship homemade food through the mail or other third-party delivery services across the state, despite the rising importance of such services. This bill will modernize California's cottage foods and will ensure that Californians up and down our state are able to participate fully in our food economy and enjoy improved access to the market for homemade food products.
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Federal Government News: Help American Flower And Foliage Farmers! |
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Help American Flower and Foliage Farmers! |
The American Grown Act (AGA) was re-introduced in Congress. This bill would require certain federal agencies to only procure and display American grown flowers and foliage, ensuring American tax dollars go to buying American grown!
Sign your name to the growing list of supporters to get the AGA passed, and remember that you must re-sign now that it has been re-introduced. Express your support for this legislation backed by Certified American Grown by clicking here.
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People of all ages benefit from free food programs on Central Coast
From Laguna Middle School SLO students to farmworkers in Santa Maria Valley, hunger impacts all walks of life on the Central Coast. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal visited these constituents and others during a Hunger Tour of California’s 24th Congressional District on Sept. 16.
At Laguna Middle School, Carbajal gathered around an outdoor picnic table with a dozen students. The congressman and the students enjoyed a nutritious lunch prepared by the school’s food services staff.
“The federal funding resulted in [Laguna Middle School] being able to hire the staff, the chef, and the nutrition specialist that have helped put together this great program,” Carbajal said.
santamariasun.com
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'No' to Immigration Reform - Ag Labor in Limbo?
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against the Democrats' plan to provide eight million green cards as a part of their $3.5 trillion spending bill. The Hill says that decision makes getting immigration reform to President Biden's...
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agnetwest.com
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Business Member Spotlight:
People's Self-Help Housing
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With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit housing organization on California’s Central Coast.
We support low income families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods, we offer a wide range of services to promote health, well-being, and career success. At PSHH we build so much more than housing; we build resilient neighborhoods, places residents are proud to call home.
Home is where it all begins. Health, well-being, and career success all stem from having safe and stable places to grow, raise families and enjoy retirement. But at PSHH we build so much more than housing, we build communities filled with opportunity. And when housing is paired with supportive services, everyone thrives. The benefits of supportive housing are far-reaching and long-lasting. Supportive housing leads to better health, higher educational achievement, improved career opportunities and increased community engagement.
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3533 Empleo St | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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Thank You Farm Bureau Members |
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New Business Support Member
New Associate Member
Renewing Members
Ellis Bassetti, Don Rose, Dennis Zimmerman, Sandy Ahearn, Lauren Duhalde, Anthony Domingos, Ryan Tannehill, Mary Garcia, Leslie Pitts, Rowland Twisselman, Howard Carroll, Guidetti Land & Cattle, Fair Oaks Ranch, Eugene Machado Family Trust, Kobara & Sons, Pat Phelan Construction Inc, Pacific Organics, Matt Masia
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Livestock News: Sacramento CBS - Meat-Processing Pause Hits California’s Smaller Butchers
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Impossible Foods to launch meatless pork in U.S., Hong...
Impossible Foods' latest meatless product is set to hit tables from Thursday: plant-based pork that claims to be tastier and healthier than the real deal. The ground pork product will first be available in restaurants in the U.S., Hong Kong and...
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www.cnbc.com
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Meat-Processing Pause Hits California's Smaller Butchers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is working with UC Davis and food advocates to help meat processors after pandemic closures are causing prices to skyrocket. With thousands of small...
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sacramento.cbslocal.com
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Lamb prices up, but wage rule worries sheep ranchers
Current strong prices for lamb and a short domestic supply would normally be cause for much optimism among California sheep-ranching families. But, while they welcome the better market prices, many are facing a fight to remain in business....
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agalert.com
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Labor News: Agri-Pulse - OSHA Moves Toward Development Of Heat Standard
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New COVID-19 Mandates:
What Ag Employers Need to Know
Tuesday, October 5 from 10:30 - 11:30 am
Presentado con interpretación simultáneaen español
Sponsored by the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety and hosted by California Farm Labor Contractors Association
At the Federal level, OSHA is developing an updated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address vaccines and testing. At the State level, Cal/OSHA is drafting a longer-term ETS, simplifying some regulations such as disinfection, housing, and transportation, and updating IIPP requirements. Meanwhile, California’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Mandate is set to expire on September 30.
Will the legislature act to extend paid leave? Who is covered by the OSHA and Cal/OSHA ETS’s? How should accommodations and exemptions be handled? What are the liabilities and obligations for employers? Join us for answers and best practices for ag employers. Presenter: Erica Rosasco- Partner, McKague Rosasco LLP
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OSHA moves toward development of heat standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is stepping up its efforts to protect workers from high temperatures, prioritizing "heat-related interventions and inspections of work activities on days when the heat...
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www.agri-pulse.com
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California Farmworkers Union fights to vote by mail in...
After months of legislative battles, California farmworkers' unions are poised to win a major expansion in voting rights. Earlier this month, the state Senate approved Assembly Bill 616, which would allow farmworkers to vote by mail in union...
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www.hcn.org
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3 Decades of NAWS Data
The 2017-18 NAWS found that 68 percent of crop workers were born abroad, including two thirds who were born in Mexico, so that 44 percent of all crop workers are Mexican-born. Almost half of the Mexican-born crop workers are from west-central Mex...
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migration.ucdavis.edu
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Shandon farmworker housing project-largest in recent...
The largest farmworker housing project in recent San Luis Obispo County history got the greenlight from a county hearing officer on Sept. 17-paving the way for development on Shandon farmland that could house up to 240 laborers. Brodiaea Inc.-a...
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www.newtimesslo.com
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Advertise With San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau |
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Get Your Message in Front of Over 1600 San Luis Obispo Countians!
Our weekly E-News is sent out every Friday to our membership and local leaders. If you're interested in an effective, low-cost advertising campaign ($150 a month) please give us a call or send an email to SLO County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett.
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Wildfire News: The Sun - Calif. Democrats Reject Measures To Bolster Wildfire Prevention, Firefighting Efforts
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Smoke from Sequoia fires is pouring into SLO County....
San Luis Obispo County saw hazy skies on Friday as smoke drifted in from the four major wildfires burning in Sequoia National Park and Forest. Although the county has seen some minor impacts from the fires lately, the haze thickened Friday as...
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www.sanluisobispo.com
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Fires Fuel New Risks to California Farmworkers - Inside...
On a mild December evening in 2017, Southern California's powerful Santa Ana winds fueled a massive wildfire after smashing power lines together and carrying molten bits of metal onto the dry ground...
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insideclimatenews.org
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California halts insurance cancellations in major...
Wrestling with an insurance crisis that's bedeviled much of rural California for years, the state imposed a one-year ban Monday that prevents carriers from dropping homeowners in areas affected by the Dixie Fire, Caldor Fire...
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www.sacbee.com
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Calif. Democrats reject measures to bolster wildfire...
As firefighters from across California attempt to contain the state's largest wildfire in its history near Lake Tahoe and fresh blazes threatening ancient Giant Sequoia trees near two National Parks in the southern Sierra Nevadas, hope for relief ...
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sjvsun.com
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SLO County's Anthony Stornetta Leads Workshop On Prescribed Burn Regulations September 28 |
Join California Cattlemen on Tuesday, September 28 from 7:00-9:00AM to discuss the rules for using prescribed fire in California and the benefits of utilizing controlled burns to reduce fuel loads and lessen wildfire risks. Producers will learn about recently-enacted state laws regarding the use of prescribed fire as a fire-fuels treatment, prescribed fire regulations, liability associated with undertaking prescribed fire, and how to minimize personal liability. Additionally, speakers will discuss the variety of mechanisms and entities available for implementing fuel treatments (e.g., Prescribed Burn Associations, burn boss training, VMP, etc.).
This event is free and open to all (including those who are not CCA members), but registration is required. To register through the Zoom website, click here. Access information for the meeting will be emailed out after registering. Attendees of this final workshop will get the benefit of learning more about prescribed from the following experts:
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Anthony Stornetta, Battalion Chief for Santa Barbara County Fire, CCA Fire Subcommittee Chair & San Luis Obispo County Rancher
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Lenya Quinn-Davidson, UCCE Humboldt Area Fire Advisor, Director of the Northern California Prescribed Fire Council & CCA Fire Subcommittee Member
This is the final workshop in a series of wildfire workshops hosted by CCA. To watch the recordings of the first four workshops click on the links below:
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Water News: Sonoma County Farm Bureau - A Guide to California Water Rights for Small Water Users
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Why can't we just move water to solve a drought?
Have you seen the U.S. Drought Monitor's map lately? It's not good. Especially for one half of the country. More than 98% of the Western United States is experiencing drought. In the Northeast, it's only about 15% of the land under a drought. In...
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www.wspa.com
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Amid Drought, Billionaires Control A Critical California ...
Water prices are soaring in California's Central Valley, where a quarter of the nation's food is grown. As the West Coast's megadrought worsens, one farming company has long been scrutinized for its outsize role in...
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www.forbes.com
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Clendaniel: Disaster looms unless California confronts...
Wishful thinking will not solve California's water challenges. Not with climate change creating drought conditions that can no longer be ignored. It requires a bold approach, a game-changing move that will set the state...
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www.mercurynews.com
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Central Coast Regional Water Board Announces Proposed Amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin
Notice of Public Hearing and opportunity to comment regarding proposed amendments of the Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin (Basin Plan). The proposed Basin Plan amendments are to improve and clarify waste discharge prohibition language and to make editorial changes.
The hearing is scheduled for February 17-18, 2022 at a regular meeting of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region. Written comments must be submitted by 5 PM on November 15, 2021.
The proposed Basin Plan amendment, project report, and supporting documentation are available on the Basin Planning web page in the “Amendments Under Development” section here.
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A Guide to California Water Rights for Small Water Users
Information on this resource is courtesy of Sonoma County Farm Bureau
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Produce News: The Californian - Monterey County Agriculture Industry Aims To Address Production Issues
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Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that U.S. citrus production has declined from the 2019-20 season. USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has shown that overall citrus utilized production totaled 6.9 ...
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agnetwest.com
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Monterey County agriculture industry aims to address...
The California agriculture industry faced many enemies in the last year including wildfires, drought, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mary Zischke, with Grower-Shipper Association, said the industry is taking on another challenge this season,...
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www.thecalifornian.com
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CDFA Expands Light Brown Apply Moth Regulated Area Boundary To Nipomo Area |
Effective September 24, 2021, the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is expanding the San Luis Obispo County Regulated Area Boundary for the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in San Luis Obispo County, Nipomo Area, Grids 381 & 382. A map of the proposed boundary can be found here.
SLO County Agriculture Commissioner Marty Settevendemie reported to Farm Bureau that all impacted producers in the area are aware of the boundary change and that the impact to the agriculture industry should be minimal.
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Cannabis News: Sacramento CBS - California-Grown Cannabis To Be Judged At Next State Fair
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Lawsuit: How Legal California Marijuana Is Illegally...
The outlaw's Bordeaux, California cannabis has for decades fetched a premium price-and serious profit-for anyone with the chutzpah to smuggle pounds out-of-state. Marijuana legalization has not changed this. Jars featuring the familiar packaging...
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www.forbes.com
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California-Grown Cannabis To Be Judged At Next State Fair
California's state fair has struggled with two years of COVID cancellations. But planning is already underway for next year's event. And among the livestock and food competitions, there will be a new award handed out for top...
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sacramento.cbslocal.com
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Environmental News: AgNet West - DPR Considering Multiple Angles In Development Of Pesticide Notification Network
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How much offshore wind energy is coming to California?...
Offshore wind is no longer a distant possibility in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Thursday mandating that the California Energy Commission create a plan for offshore...
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www.sanluisobispo.com
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Straightening out farm policy fallacies
From TikToks to online articles, it's easy for misinformation to rapidly spread. We're here as your trusted farm policy experts to set the record straight. You may have seen some recent TikToks claiming the U.S....
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www.morningagclips.com
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Cal Poly Center for Sustainability Events |
Planners and Technical Service Providers: Registration is now open for a Carbon Farm Planning Virtual Training being offered in partnership with Carbon Cycle Institute. This will be a full online curriculum with once-a-week meetings for four weeks. Space is limited. Please register via Eventbrite here.
Faculty, Students and Community Members: The Climate Solutions Now Conference is a week away! We will be hosting the Agriculture and Food Systems track on Saturday, October 2nd. For information, please go here.
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House of Representatives' new public lands protections...
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will protect and increase access to public lands and rivers throughout California. This bill, Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act, is championed in California ...
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pasoroblesdailynews.com
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DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of...
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is incorporating input from a variety of interests in the development of the Pesticide Notification Network. With an allocation of $10 million in funding, DPR will be working...
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agnetwest.com
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Vineyard & Wine News: San Francisco Chronicle - Without Federal Aid For Wildfires, California's Wine Industry Could Collapse, Vintners Say
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Without federal aid for wildfires, California's wine...
As the Caldor Fire continues to pump smoke into California's Sierra foothills, endangering yet another year's worth of wine there, more farmers and winemakers are clamoring for government assistance. This week, they got news that some help could...
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www.sfchronicle.com
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2021 Sustainable Ag Expo
October 18 - November 30, 2021 Virtual & In-Person Gatherings Event schedule: 9:00am - 12:30pm Live Speakers, Sponsor Booths, Lunch Provided November 4: Vineyard Industry Products, 2110 Wisteria Ln, Paso Robles November 16: Salinas Valley...
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vineyardteam.thinkific.com
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Ag Economics & Trade News: Washington Post - Here's Why Your Food Prices Keep Going Up
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Here's why your food prices keep going up
Food producers have struggled with shortages, bottlenecks, and transportation, weather and labor woes, all of which have caused food prices to rise. The end is not in sight: Inflation at the wholesale level climbed 8.3 percent last month from...
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www.washingtonpost.com
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Global food systems must be disrupted and changed - new...
Rome, 21 September 2021 - Transforming global food systems to become more inclusive, fair and sustainable may seem an insurmountable challenge, yet there are concrete actions policymakers can take, according to a new report released by the UN's...
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www.ifad.org
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Tax & Land News: USDA - How Proposed Capital Gains Tax Changes Could Affect Estates Of Family Farms
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How proposed capital gains tax changes could affect...
The American Families Plan (AFP) that President Joe Biden announced in April 2021 included a proposal to make accumulated gains in asset value subject to capital gains taxation when the asset owner dies.
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www.ers.usda.gov
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How the Newly Proposed Tax Package Impacts Ag: Actions...
Yesterday's proposed tax package by the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives was applauded by the agriculture industry as it eliminated the possibility of changes to the step-up in basis. "We were pleased to see the capital gains tax at ...
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www.kcoe.com
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Transportation News: Lexology - CARB Proposes 2040 Zero Emissions Mandate For Medium- And Heavy-Duty Trucks
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Record backlog of cargo ships at California ports
By Daniel Thomas Business reporter, New York Some 65 cargo ships have been forced to queue outside two of America's biggest ports, in the latest sign of supply chain disruption hitting the US. The ships are stuck outside the ports of Los Angeles...
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www.bbc.com
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CARB Proposes 2040 Zero Emissions Mandate for Medium-...
On September 9, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB or the Agency) released a draft proposal for the Agency's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, which would mandate zero emissions for all new medium- and heavy-duty trucks...
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www.lexology.com
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Wisdom From The Farm & Ranch |
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The Guitar
Guy Clark
Well, I was passing by a pawn shop
In an older part of town
Something caught my eye
And I stopped and turned around
I stepped inside and there I spied
In the middle of it all
Was a beat up old guitar
Hanging on the wall
"What do you want for that piece of junk"
I asked the old man
He just smiled and took it down
And he put it in my hand
He said you tell me what it's worth
You're the one who wants it
Tune it up, play a song
And let's just see what haunts it
So I hit a couple of cords
In my old country way of strumming
And then my fingers turned to lightning
Man, I never heard it coming
It was like I always knew it
I just don't know where I learned it
It wasn't nothin' but the truth
So I just reared back and burned it
Well I lost all track of time
There was nothing I couldn't pick
Up and down the neck
Man, I never missed a lick
The guitar almost played itself
There was nothing I could do
It was getting hard to tell
Just who was playing who
When I finally put it down
I couldn't catch my breath
My hands were shaking
And I was scared to death
The old man finally got up
Said, "Where in the hell you been?
I've been waiting all these years
Just for you to stumble in"
Then he took down an old dusty case
And said go on and pack it up
You don't owe me nothing
And then he said good luck
There was something spooky in his voice
And something strange on his face
When he shut the lid
I saw my name was on the case
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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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