That's a Wrap on Another Year at the Mid-State Fair | |
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Our team had the best day on Saturday at the California Mid-State Fair Jr. Livestock Auction! The community support for all of the 4H and FFA kids was so amazing to see. We met so many new faces yesterday and signed up over 20 new members!
We are so appreciative of the continued support of our local Farm Bureau. We are already looking forward to next year!
Congratulations to our newest Agricultural Member, Summer Goldstein, for winning our cash drawing!
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This Week In SLO County Agriculture | |
Community: Last Chance to Buy Tickets to Thursday Evening's Winemaker Dinner! | |
Young mechanics shine at JB Dewar Tractor Restoration Program at CMSF * Paso Robles Press | Paso Robles Press is the daily online news source and weekly print newspaper for the Paso Robles area, serving the community since 1889. | | | |  |
New weekly outdoor market helping grow local flower industry | A new weekly outdoor market has just opened up with the purpose of helping grow the local flower industry in San Luis Obispo County. | | | |
State Government: Governer Newsom's Executive Order Leads to FAIR Plan Reforms | |
Some homeowners in Cambria being dropped by their home insurance companies | "It's definitely a concern in California with the fire risk," said John Heidrick, a Cambria resident who was dropped by his homeowner's insurance. | | | | |
Governor Newsom's executive order leads to FAIR Plan reforms | Governor of California | California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a modernization of the state’s FAIR Plan, also known as the “insurer of last resort,” to strengthen the program for those who depend on this system for affordable and reliable coverage. | | | |
Federal Government: Five Things We'll Miss Without a New Farm Bill | |
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income | Farmers across the U.S. could see a drop of nearly 25-percent in their farm income compared to last year. That's what USDA is predicting-and | | |
Five Things We'll Miss Without a New Farm Bill | The farm bill is already a year late, the stakes are high and time is running out. | | | | |
Hundreds of Organizations Call for New Farm Bill | More than 500 organizations came together to send a letter to Congress calling for a new farm bill. Chad Smith tells us the organizations recognize time is running out to pass this important legislation. Smith: The American Farm Bureau Federation, and 529 other organizations joined together to tell lawmakers that programs that benefit every family in American are too important to put off any longer. | | | |
Produce: SLO County Rep Says Local Crops Survived Extreme Heat Temperatures in Early July | | |
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SLO County rep says local crops survived extreme heat temperatures in early July | After extreme heat temperatures recently hit parts of the Central Coast, the San Luis Obispo County Agriculture Department is saying most farmers were able to protect their crops. | | | |
Business Member Spotlight:
Oxbo
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Over time, this shared interest in building equipment for specialty markets led to unique opportunities to grow together into a single, global organization serving the application, forage, fruit, seed, vegetable, and root crop markets.
Today, Oxbo is the clear choice for specialty harvesting and controlled application technology drawing on over 60 years of experience. Our global team consists of engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service support. Headquartered in Roosendaal, Netherlands, Oxbo has manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Brazil as well as multiple, global locations for direct service, sales, and parts support committed to customer service and uptime. Additionally in some key markets, Oxbo products are sold and supported through dealers. Through every channel, we are committed to customer service and equipment uptime.
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Thank You Farm Bureau Members | |
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New Business Support Agricultural Member
Etto Pastificio and Miller Chemical
New Agricultural Members
MGE Underground Inc., Laura Orradre, Mitchella Vineyard and Winery, Kelly Stainbrook, Fancine A Reich, Daren Friedle, Mike Mott, Ormonde Truck and Tractor, Ken Tucker, Biddle Ranch Vineyard, Jodi Evans, RBZ Vineyards., LLC, Ronald Johnston, Emme Haas, Tanner Dye, Emma Sills, Rachel Saia, Joel Benedix, and Jacob Humphrey
Renewing Agricultural Members
Wyatt Mello, Gina Hambly, Daryn Miller, Jim Honodel, Gary Wilson, and Scott Sinton
Renewing Associate Members
South County Chambers of Commerce, William McNamara, Poor Richards Press, and Blaze 'n Bear Insurance Services, Inc.
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Labor: Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Admidst Constitutionality Questions | |
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions | A preliminary injunction is raising significant constitutional concerns about California's "Card Check" law, AB 113... | | | | |
California Farm Labor Contractor Association - Ag Labor Forum 2024 | The 14th annual Ag Labor Forum is returning to the central coast for 2024! The forum provides vital resources and crucial updated information to help employers, managers, HR, and other key team members understand the critical regulatory requirements and challenges facing our industry. | | | |
Widfire: Western Wildfires Increase | |
Western Wildfires Increase - Forestry - AgNet West | There's been even more wildfire activity in the west this year, ......areas of the West have experienced an increase in wildfires over ...... | | |
Lake Fire responders shift focus to repair work as hot spots burn out | Fire crews are working to rehabilitate infrastructure impacted by the Lake Fire. They are fixing roads, trails, and dozer lines in affected areas. | | | | |
Fire in Paso Robles destroys barn | A barn is left burnt to the ground after catching fire early Wednesday morning. Cal Fire responded to the incident on Creston Valley Road in Paso Robles. | | |
Firefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area larger than Los Angeles | Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California are getting some help from the weather just hours after the blaze exploded in size, scorching an area larger than Los Angeles. | | | |
Featured Member Benefit:
Photo Contest Now Open for CA Farm Bureau Members
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The California Farm Bureau 2024 Photo Contest is now open! 📸
Submit your photos of fresh food, rural scenery, animals, crops, harvests, and farm life for a chance to win. New this year! The People's Choice category! Entry is free for all Farm Bureau members.
Submit up to five high-resolution photos plus participate in the People’s Choice by submitting a photo by Sept. 22 at cfbf.com/photocontest.
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Livestock: One Family Has Celebrated 4 Generations of 4-H Champions at the California Mid-State Fair | |
One family has celebrated 4 generations of 4-H champions at the California Mid-State Fair | The Switzer family, headed by first-ever Cattlewoman of the Year Jo Ann Switzer, has bred four generations of 4-H champions. | | | | |
Good Biosecurity is the Key to Mitigating the Spread of H5N1 | The more we learn about H5N1, the more we understand that good biosecurity is a critically important path to containing the virus. Containing, and eliminating, the virus in our dairy cattle is essential - to protect the health of our herds and flocks, our farmers, our farmworkers, our families, and the rural economy they make possible. | | | |
Water: Do California Farmers Respond to Electricity Prices? | |
Do California Farmers Respond to Electricity Prices? | How new efforts to curb groundwater depletion will impact the Golden State's electricity use. This week's blog is co-authored with Fiona Burlig, Louis Preonas, and Matt Woerman. Farmers consume nearly 7% of California's electricity. The vast majority of this electricity is used to power groundwater pumps, which farmers rely on for irrigating thirsty, high-value crops... | | | | |
California could lose up to 9 million acre-feet of water by 2050. Here's what can be done | Opinion | By putting clear targets and an action plan in statute, this bill is a logical first step to a reliable, sustainable water supply for California. | | | |
Farm Bureau Membership Matters | | |
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We cannot support your freedom to farm and ranch without your membership.
Join SLO County Farm Bureau now or renew your membership online. Go to slofarmbureau.org to join, or download the membership form PDF.
Have your renewal notice available to speed up the process; you will need to enter your membership number, name and ZIP code. Renewal dues may be paid online or over the phone by credit card.
We're here to help! Call us if you need us to lookup your member number or we can process your membership for you, at 805-543-3654.
All California county Farm Bureau memberships are processed through the California Farm Bureau Federation, but please reach out to our SLO County office if you need your membership number or have questions.
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Thank You Platinum Members | |
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