Ag Wire
Ag Wire is FCFB’s weekly electronic newsletter available to members, the media and the public. Each week timely information about upcoming events and meetings, legislative activity, the current status of Fresno County’s water supply and issues, as well as commodity information arrives in your email mailbox.
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Research Study on the Family Farm
Fresno County Farm Bureau and the Institute for Family Business at California State University, Fresno are seeking assistance with a family farm research study survey.
The purpose of the survey and their research is to identify the relationship among factors that may increase or decrease the degree of intent and willingness of farm business family members to participate in the family firm in order to ensure the future of the family farm.
Take the survey here.
Water
Water Update Bureau of Reclamation releases federal water allocation forecast. Additional water is available for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors. [More]
2012 Water Bond
Broken Harvest II video about the ongoing need for reliable water supplies
Background Info:
WATER: The Life Blood of the Valley
Farm & Nutrition Day
This year, there are many opportunities to participate in Farm & Nutrition Day. More than 100 classes are expected to participate in the annual event, to be held at the Big Fresno Fairgrounds Friday, March 23, from 8:30 to noon. [More]
Heritage of America
The Fresno County Farm Bureau has partnered with Collette Vacations to plan a Heritage of America tour, which is set for Oct. 26, 2012.
Visit the Heritage of America tour website for a complete itinerary and trip details.
For more information contact the FCFB office at 559-237-0263 or by email at info@fcfb.org.
Become a Sponsor
Help ensure the viability and strength of Farm Bureau and Fresno County farmers and ranchers well into the future by becoming a Friends of the Family Farm Sponsor today! [More]
Business Support Members
For a full directory of all businesses that show their support of the agriculture industry and Fresno County Farm Bureau by being Business Support Members, please click here.
On the Calendar 
January 2012
» 01.26.2012
"Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" movie showing
» 01.27.2012
Coffee Talk
» 01.27.2012
CASI Informational Meeting
Forklift Training
Managers, supervisors and employees are invited to attend the annual “train-the-trainer” seminars for forklifts and tractors.
Classes are available in both English and Spanish. Early registration is $35. Late registration is $55.
Click here to download the registration form and complete class schedule. RSVP to CCGGA or WAPA at 559-455-9272.
Rural Health & Safety
Heat Illness Prevention Card in English and Spanish
I-9 Forms
Revision to employment eligibility verification Form I-9 announced
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced recently that a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) now is available for use. [More]
Free Light exChange
Replace your old inefficient mercury vapor fixture for immediate energy savings.
Membership
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