- FCFB to host “Water 101” seminar on Dec. 18
- CA Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting gets underway next week
- State Water Project preliminary allocation is at five percent – a record low
- Final environmental review of Delta-Mendota Canal/California Aqueduct Intertie Project is now available
- Gopher management workshop set for Dec. 10 at U.C. Kearney Research Center
- Irrigation monitoring technology workshop to be held Dec. 15 at Fresno State
- Workshop on labor rules/regulations will be held Jan. 7
- California’s 2009 cotton crop is down due to acreage declines
- Milk price adjusted on Dec. 1
- Support your local Christmas tree farmers
Friday Follow-Up Archive 2009
December 4, 2009:
November 20 & 27, 2009:
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Local wine industry pioneers honored at Grape Industry Forum
- Labor seminars scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3 at Fresno County Farm Bureau
- Chamber Water Committee to look at water bond at Nov. 23 meeting
- Public comment period on 2-Gates is extended to Nov. 30
- USDA Value-added Grant Program deadline is Nov. 30
- Farming Clean Energy Conference 2009 is Dec. 1 in Tulare
- Olive crop insurance meeting set for Dec. 1 at FCFB
- FCFB offers Pesticide Applicators Continuing Education class
- Fresno Ag Roundtable to meet Dec. 4
- Workshops on labor rules/regulations scheduled for December, January
- “Give Thanks” campaign is underway
- Thanksgiving dinner to be less expensive
- A Smile for the Week
November 13, 2009:
- FCFB Coffee Talk meeting in San Joaquin will be held next Wednesday
- Estate tax legislation is gaining ground; expected to come to a vote soon
- Water and energy use conference set for Nov. 18 in Tulare
- Ag economist says it’s too early to say Recession is over
- Annual Ag Awards luncheon to be held next Wednesday
- Reminder: Viticulture Tech Group to discuss raisin issues on Nov. 18
- Center pivot irrigation technology seminar to be held at Fresno State Farm on Nov. 20
- FCFB offers Pesticide Applicators Continuing Education class
- Orange, broccoli and lettuce crops estimated to be up from last year
- Thought for the day
November 6, 2009:
- Water bond finally makes it; Governor expected to sign it soon
- Ohio and Texas voters send message of support for agriculture
- FFA State Finals Cotton Judging Contest will be Saturday at Fresno State
- CDFA to hold hearing on proposal to increase milk prices on Monday in Sacramento
- Pest management workshop for small farmers set for Nov. 18 in Fresno
- Dairy Water Quality Workshop set for Nov. 18 in Riverdale
- Viticulture Tech Group to discuss raisin issues at Nov. 18 meeting at FCFB
- Did you know?
October 30, 2009:
- Annual Ag Awards recipients announced on Tuesday; Luncheon will be held Nov. 18
- Air Quality Workshop to be held Nov. 3 in Reedley
- Reedley Coffee Talk meeting will be held next Wednesday
- Farm Water Coalition recognizes charter director
- Free safety course offered in Mendota on Nov. 4-6
- European buying mission will stop in Fresno on Nov. 4-5
- Annual Ag Business Conference is Nov. 10 in Fresno
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training to be held Nov. 12
- Private Applicator Classes offered
- Did you know???
- Smile for the Week
October 23, 2009:
- FCFB loses leader, friend
- Air Quality Workshops set for Oct. 29 in Kerman; Nov. 3 in Reedley
- Environmental review public meeting on Two-Gates water project to be held Oct. 26 in Fresno
- FCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers to meet Oct. 27
- Reedley Coffee Talk meeting is set for Wednesday, Nov. 4
- Pesticide Applicators Continuing Education classes offered next week
- Fresno Fair wraps-up 12-day run; Food Drive is huge success
- California to receive large share of USDA Block Grants
- Smile for the Week
October 16, 2009:
- State Board of Food and Agriculture Water Subcommittee meets at FCFB
- Governor signs/vetoes ag-related legislation
- Governor calls special session on water
- Junior Livestock Auction is Saturday
- Kerman Ag Expo set for Oct. 21
- Valley federal representatives introduce water transfer legislation
- Post-harvest irrigations are critical for grapevines
- Fundraiser to benefit Caruthers Fair and Lions Club to be held Oct. 24
October 9, 2009:
- FCFB elects new board for 2009-2010
- Big Fresno Fair is underway
- Young Cattlemen’s to host fundraiser on Oct. 24
- Agriculture is seen as one of the fastest growing industries
- Grower Private Applicator continuing education classes planned
- Wheat Commissioner is looking for director to represent Fresno County
- Junk/scrap metal transfer form is available at CFBF Web site
- Words to live by
October 2, 2009:
- Feds sign MOU on Delta issues; Ask for Science Academy to review alternatives
- It’s Fair Time!
- Fresno Fair opens on Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Reminder: follow the rules when burning raisin trays
- Citrus Advisory Committee is looking for members
- New Saturday opportunities to volunteer for Food Bank
- Local Pumpkin Patch accepting reservations for school tours
- Quote for the Week
- Smile for the week
September 25, 2009:
- Williamson Act Subvention Funding still in question; Supervisors vote to hold back on non-renewal process
- USDA finally declares drought disaster areas
- Almond harvest underway; crop appears to be short
- FCFB’s FAACT Class VII is announced
- Fresno County to receive grant under USDA farmers’ market program
- Reminder: Cotton Harvest Safety Training Workshop is next Tuesday
- California Farm Bureau launches annual photo contest
- Words to live by
September 18, 2009:
- Network show to focus on west side water crisis this evening
- Regulatory Update
- Tie-Down exemption regulations has been extended to April 30
- Food Bank still needs volunteers for food distributions
- Grant program offers paid internships for youth
- Fair Ed Promotion for volunteers
- CattleWomen honors own
- Smile for the Week
- Quote for the Week
September 11, 2009:
- Fate of water legislation is still uncertain
- Chamber Committee meeting to discuss water legislation at Sept. 18 meeting
- Top-level Commerce Department official to speak at Sept. 15 energy conference in Fresno
- Cattlemen’s organization to honor members/friends on Saturday
- Cotton Harvest Safety Training Workshop to be held Sept. 29
- Be on the watch to prevent metal thefts
- Smile for the Week
- Did you know?
September 4, 2009:
- Regional effort to focus on saving Land Conservation Program
- Legislation update
- New “California’s Water” Segment will air locally on Friday
- Large processing tomato crop predicted
- Continuing education courses available online
- Event to call for Family Business of the Year nominations
- Water and Energy Conservation Seminar to be held Sept. 15 in Fresno
- Agricultural awards nominees being sought; Sept. 18 is deadline
- Retirement dinner for Norman Smith, Ph.D. to be held Sept. 20
- Quote of the Week
- Smile for the Week
August 28, 2009:
- U.S. Agriculture Secretary visits Valley for first time
- Sen. Feinstein calls for scientific review of biological opinions and additional storage in state water bond
- Governor appeals to President Obama for federal disaster declaration
- Food Bank still needs volunteers
- CCC needs staging locations
- Legislation Update
- Ag Booster Barbecue is set for Sept. 13
- CDQAP offering Environmental Stewardship Certification classes for dairy producers in September
- Words to live by
August 21, 2009:
- PLF presents petitions; thousands support effort to “Save Our Water”
- Legislation Update and Alert
- Labor Compliance Workshop for Southeast Asian farmers set for Aug. 28
- Food Bank has urgent need for volunteers
- FAACT Program is accepting nominations for Class VII until Aug. 28
- 2009 raisin crop estimated to be average size
- CWA Scholarship application deadline is Sept. 15
August 14, 2009:
- San Joaquin Political Academy application deadline is Aug. 14
- Drought relief volunteers are needed
- Beef producers strive to produce safe product
- Water conservation funds available to local farmers
- Regional water board to hold public workshops about developing groundwater strategy
- Viticulture leader set to retire; celebration planned
- Check out California Country’s new Web site
- Did you know?
- Quote of the Week
August 7, 2009:
- Legislative Update
- Pacific Legal Foundation to hold Aug. 19 press conference
- FAACT Program is accepting nominations for Class VII until Aug. 28
- LBAM quarantine expanded
- Free tickets available for Grizzlies’ last homestand on Aug. 23
- This is National Farmers’ Market Week
- Reminder of upcoming events:
- Cotton Harvest Safety Training Workshop to be held Sept. 29
- Smile for the Week
July 31, 2009:
- Williamson Act funding is victim of budget cuts
- Fresno Agricultural Department’s Detector Dog team scores a find
- Signatures still sought for “Save our Water” petition drive
- Water for All plans rally in Bay Area for Aug. 13
- Air quality truck regulations Web site offers useful information
- Western Agricultural Processors Association selects Isom to lead new organization
July 24, 2009:
- Reminder: Easton Coffee Talk is next Wednesday
- News resources and interviews to be available at FCFB Media Event
- Legislative Update
- Pacific Institute’s report criticized for unrealistic claims
- Fig Fest 2009 is set for Aug. 8 at Fresno State
- U.C. Grape Day set for Aug. 11
- Fresno Fair seeks nominations for awards programs
- Leadership Farm Bureau applications are available
- Smile for the Week
July 17, 2009:
- Employer I-9 tips are available
- Easton Coffee Talk set for July 29
- Public scoping meetings about Mendota Pool Bypass and Reach 2B project of San Joaquin River Restoration Program set for July 28 & 29
- Food Bank is looking for help with food distribution
- Dairy seminar set for July 23 in Madera
- FCFB’s Media and Partners Appreciation Night is July 30
- Water Update
- Disaster assistance available for small businesses
- Did you know?
July 10, 2009:
- CFBF’s Mosebar calls for attention on rural communities at Road to Recovery conference
- Obama Administration stops “No-Match” Rule
- Florez’ Milk Pooling Bill Defeated in Assembly Ag Committee
- Water Update: Drought and water losses mount
- Chamber meeting tomorrow will discuss Two-Gates Project
- Discounted Igloo coolers available through FELS
- Did you know?
July 3, 2009:
Happy Fourth of July!
- Thousands rally and march in Downtown Fresno for water
- Pacific Legal Foundation gathers signatures at rally
- Federal and state water project pumps resume exports from Delta
- Fresno ends season with 69 percent of normal rainfall
- Economic stimulus conference scheduled for July 8 in Fresno
- Kearney Field Station’s Swanson retired on June 29; ag industry thanks Swanson for leadership
- Did you know?
June 26, 2009:
- Show your support—Rally for water on July 1 in Downtown Fresno
- Interior Secretary Salazar to hold Drought Town Hall meeting in Fresno on Sunday
- City of Fresno passes resolution requesting drought relief and supports efforts to address west side water cutbacks
- Kings River Fisheries Management Program’s marks 10th anniversary
- Clean Water Act legislation moves out of committee
- Reminder: Heat stress prevention seminar set for June 29 in Five Points
- Diesel Engine Rule 4702 permit application deadline is July 1
- July 1 is deadline for nominations for Annual Journalism Awards
- Did you know?
June 19, 2009:
- CA Budget process moves forward
- Water districts file suit over cutbacks; further environmental damages may result from water reductions
- State Board of Food and Agriculture to meet in Mendota on June 24 to discuss drought
- Many dairy farmers call it quits
- Reminder: Next Friday is deadline for EQIP Air Quality program
- Meeting Reminders
- Smile for the Week
- Did you know?
June 12, 2009:
- Heat illness prevention training sessions set for June 23 at FCFB and 29 in Five Points
- Follow-up Water Rally is set for July 1 in Downtown Fresno
- Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-10 FAACT Leadership Development Program
- Signs help in effort to stop crime
- Viticultural Research Roadshow to be held June 18
- Highway 180 to be dedicated as Sen. Chuck Poochigian Highway on Friday
- Fresno Educator Gary Nelson receives national education recognition
- Did you know?
- Smile for the week
June 5, 2009:
- New Biological Opinion sends tremors through water community
- Fresno County agriculture totals $5.6 billion for 2008
- Riverdale Coffee Talk set for June 23
- Visit Fresno County Farm Bureau’s new Facebook page!
- YF&R’s Ag Tour is Saturday
- AgSafe’s Agricultural Labor Summit to be held June 17
- Tomato production expected to top 2008 level
- Fair Exhibitors Handbook is available
- Smile for the Week
May 29, 2009:
- Water Update
- Energy meeting for western Fresno/Kings county processors set for June 4
- Air quality programs offer cost-share funding programs
- Air District offers money to replace 1993 and older diesel trucks
- Respiratory Protection handout is available
- Intern joins FCFB staff
May 22, 2009:
- Sexual harassment prevention training to be held at FCFB on Thursday
- Workshop to help farmers apply for cost-share funds from air quality emission reduction program will be held May 27 in Fresno
- Property rights watchdog group files lawsuit over Delta Smelt pumping restrictions
- Governor’s Budget Proposal
- YF&Rs plan Fresno and Merced counties Ag Tour on June 6
- AgSafe’s Agricultural Labor Summit to be held June 17
- Did you know?
- Quotes for the Week
May 15, 2009:
- Renaming of Fresno State’s College of Ag Sciences and Technology is official
- Heat stress prevention seminar set for May 22 in Fresno; June 29 in Five Points
- Supervisors take no action on proposed Williamson Act revision
- Sacramento Update
- Downtown Farmers’ Market is open for business
- Fresno County Fruit Trail gets underway
- Be diligent in protecting farm property and livestock
- Former CFBF director named as USDA Agricultural Marketing Service administrator
- Jack Woolf to receive honorary award from Fresno State
- May 29 is deadline for EQIP funds for organic producers
- Water-Wise Plant Exchange Set for May 16; May is Water Awareness Month
- Something to think about…
May 8, 2009:
- Drought survey deadline has been extended to Friday
- Proposed Williamson Act revision to be discussed on Tuesday by Supervisors
- Water March “Thank You” Celebration set for Saturday
- Dairy Princess to be announced on Saturday in Riverdale
- Come visit FCFB at Fresno Grizzlies’ Ag Night on May 15
- “California Gold” television show to feature Hmong farmers
- Viticulture Tech Group to meet May 20 at FCFB
- YF&Rs plan Fresno and Merced counties Ag Tour on June 6
- Fresno Audubon Society looking to partner with farmers on gopher management
- Happy Mother’s Day
May 1, 2009:
- Swine Flu does not come from hogs; questions generated about ag connection
- Southeast Asian farmer heat illness prevention seminar set for next Wednesday
- Water Update
- Water March/Rally “thank you” set for May 9 in Firebaugh
- Fresno County Cooperative Extension offers drought management tips
- Local restaurants vie for top beef restaurant
- May Day event to be held Saturday in Easton
- Quote of the Week
April 24, 2009:
- Ag One Foundation/Fresno State College of Ag receives donation for research, facilities
- Heat stress prevention seminar set for May 22 in Fresno; June 29 in Five Points
- Federal water allocation increases: 10 percent to west side; additional five percent to Friant
- FCFB, Westlands react to 10 percent allocation
- HazMat Transportation Training workshop set for April 30
- Cattle producers provide true meaning of Earth Day
- Earth Day Facts:
- Clovis Rodeo begins this weekend
- Smile for the Week
- Quote of the Week
April 17, 2009:
- Temperature is rising; heat stress regs kick-in
- Thousands march for water, jobs and action
- FCFB Spring Event is tonight; ticket available at the door
- Irrigation management workshop for growers is April 22 at WET Incubator
- California FarmLink to host organic workshop on April 21
- Farmers to receive small milk price hike
- HazMat Transportation Training workshop set for April 30
- Southeast Asian farmer heat illness prevention seminar set for May 6
- Deadline has been extended for federal disaster assistance programs
- Quote for the Week
April 10, 2009:
- March for Water will begin next Tuesday; call for action is underway
- Where’s the common sense?
- Tickets are available for FCFB Spring Event on April 16
- Senate passes estate “death” tax amendment
- CWT announces a nationwide dairy herd retirement program
- Pistachio industry launches Web site for consumer questions
- Ag Commissioner’s office declares citrus bloom in Districts 1 & 2
- Ag Department asks for drought declarations and crop loss or reduction information
- Did you know?
- Quote of the Week
April 3, 2009:
- Allison, Clements will receive FCFB’s Distinguished Service Award at Spring Event on April 16
- Reminder: Labor seminar is tomorrow, April 3, at FCFB
- Tie-Down exemptions have been extended
- Revised I-9 Form in Effect
- Congress learns about California drought
- San Joaquin Restoration legislation signed into law
- HazMat Transportation Training workshop set for April 30
- April 10 is deadline for Water Awareness Poster Contest
- CFBF’s FELS expands legal services
- Smile for the Week
March 27, 2009:
- “Labor Pains” Seminar set for April 3 at FCFB
- California Drought hearing to be held Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
- Feds look at water allocation; west side still at 0%, Friant increases 65% Class I
- Fresno County Farm and Nutrition Day is a hit with students
- Reminder: Drought management meeting set for March 31 in Kerman
- Common Threads Awards Program is April 3
- HazMat Transportation Training workshop set for April 30
- Smile for the Week
- Did you know?
March 20, 2009:
- Legislative Update
- USDA Farm Service Agency meetings set for March 25 & 26
- Depressed dairy industry is affecting hay prices
- National Agriculture Day is tomorrow -- March 20
- And… tomorrow is Fresno County Farm & Nutrition Day!
- Water supply update: State Water allocation increased slightly; Feds will announce soon
- Community Food Bank “Empty Bowls” fundraiser is March 26
- Dairy Princess Program is reinstated; looking for candidates
- Drought management meeting for almond growers set for March 31 in Kerman
- Quote for the Week
March 13, 2009:
- Heat Illness Prevention Seminar for Agriculture to be held March 18 in Easton
- Fresno County Farm & Nutrition Day 2009 is March 20
- Cold temperatures give growers a scare this week
- Seminar on immigration law set for March 17
- Water management issues to be subject of March 19 panel discussion
- Spring workshops help dairy producers manage water regulation compliance
- It’s dry, but regulations preclude capture of much-needed flows
- Town Hall meetings on State Budget set for March 13, 20 and 21
March 6, 2009:
- “Heat Illness Prevention in Agriculture” Seminar Series to begin on March 18 with Fresno event
- California & Federal Legislative Update
- Drought Update:
- “Labor Pains” Seminar set for April 3 at FCFB
- Senate Ag Committee reschedules milk pricing hearing for March 11
- Air District to hold meeting on CAFO rule on March 10 and 12
- Drought management meeting for almond growers set for March 31 in Kerman
- Fumigation Seminar to be held on March 17 at FCFB
February 27, 2009:
- California Budget & Legislative Update
- Milk pricing is subject of Senate Food and Agriculture Committee hearing on March 3
- Drought Update:
- USDA will implement COOL on March 16
- Quote of the Week
- Smile for the Week
February 20, 2009:
- Drought Update
- Farmers, ranchers encouraged to attend Feb. 25 drought meeting in Fresno
- Farmers’ Market Workshop set for Feb. 23
- Florez introduces dairy bill
- FCFB Director included in business magazine select group of leaders
- Applications are being accepted for state Specialty Crop Advisory Committee
- State wine grape crop was down slightly in 2008
- San Joaquin Valley women to be honored at 13th Annual Common Threads Awards Program
- Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen offer scholarship
- Did you know?
February 13, 2009:
- State Water Board will re-write septic system regulations
- Recent rain events are helping Sierra watersheds
- Efforts underway to address drought
- Emotions run high on environmental rhetoric
- Fresno County Ag Department is seeking drought-related information
- FCFB tractor safety classes are next Wednesday and Thursday
- PG&E outlines procedures for new services for ag customers
- Countywide Farm and Nutrition Day volunteers are needed; plan on helping with March 20 event
- Did you know?
- Smile for the week
February 6, 2009:
- Delay in rule regarding the revised I-9 Form
- Drought Update
- CFBF is part of Regional Water Board advisory workgroup on Irrigated Lands Program
- Reminder: FCFB tractor safety and heat illness prevention classes are Feb. 18 & 19
- Food Check-Out Week is Feb. 15-21
- Vegetable production meetings set for Feb. 9 and 17
- World Ag Expo returns to Tulare next week
- Amgen Professional Bike Tour looking for local donations of fruit/ healthy foods
- MCFB Water Conference is Feb. 20
- Did you know?
January 30, 2009:
- Drought Watch: recent rain helped but we’re not out of the woods
- Ag commissioners put dollar figure on 2008 drought losses
- Newly Assigned Key Assembly Committees
- Large crowd offer comments at Fresno workshop on proposed septic system regulations
- Fresno County Blossom Trail to hold Kick-Off on Feb. 6
- Water is subject of Feb. 4 debate at Fresno State
- Words to live by
January 23, 2009:
- Dairy industry looking to stabilize dairy prices
- Reminder-- A new I-9 Form is in effect
- Rain event predicted this week
- Food origin labeling to become effective in March
- Conservation Tillage Workgroup sponsors noted zero tillage expert at meeting on Jan. 30
- FCFB sponsors tractor safety and heat illness prevention classes in February
- USDA updates citrus crop forecasts
- Quote for the Week
January 16, 2009:
- Dairy prices continue to fall; biggest one-month drop in price since 1955
- Talk of estate tax resurfaces under new administration
- CFBF issues statement following Sen. Flores announcement as new Senate Ag Committee chairman
- Legislative Agriculture Committee Rosters
- Crime Stoppers Program looking to partner with rural residents
- Reminder: septic system regulation workshop is next Thursday
- Dos Palos farmer recognized by national agricultural publication
- Did you know?
January 9, 2009:
- Workshops to be held to discuss new septic system regulations/fees
- La Nina or La Nothing? Where’s the rain?
- Delta Vision report released; calls for eight priorities
- Deciduous trees like cold temperatures
- Update on 2009 labor laws set for Jan. 14
- WATERIGHT irrigation scheduling program seminar set for Jan. 15
- Quote for the Week
- Smile for the Week