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Information about what's going on in Fresno County, including the monthly Crop Report from the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner's office, what's being harvested now, Blossom Trail and Fruit Trail updates.
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Includes FCFB History, Fresno County and California agriculture facts and the local harvest calendar.
CFBF News
Food & Farm News
May 22, 2013
- Rural theft frustrates farmers
- Schools benefit from salad bar donations
- Upland cotton production down slightly
- White House chefs demonstrate healthy cooking
May 15, 2013
- Sheep ranchers seek better fortunes
- Asparagus growers report smaller crop
- State tops flower sales
- Gardening tips for apartment dwellers
May 8, 2013
- Wildfire causes limited impact to farms
- Water worries increase
- Blueberry harvest begins
- UC offers tips for healthy summer snacking
May 1, 2013
- Surveyors will look for snow
- Cherry harvest kicks off
- Green almonds earn favor
- Number of women farmers approaches 1 million
April 24, 2013
- Avocado harvest accelerates
- Artichokes approach peak season
- Winds break branches
- Meat cuts get name updates
Ag Alert
May 15, 2013
- Planting conditions improve for rice crops
- Farmers, ranchers outline problems with coastal rules
- Commentary: Next few weeks will be key for immigration, farm bills
May 8, 2013
- Farmers anticipate near-record almond crop
- Water worries intensify as dry year turns drier
- Assembly panel considers bill on milk pricing
- Commentary: Hot weather returns; be ready to work safely
May 1, 2013
- Early regions expect improved cherry crops
- CFBF, Caltrans reach agreement on Willits Bypass
- Board hears concerns about water proposal
- President's message: A letter from FARM PAC, again?
April 24, 2013
- Farmers work to protect grapes, river levels
- Immigration bill debate begins in U.S. Senate
- Rail settlement includes farmland mitigation plan
- Commentary: Old concept of water storage takes on new importance
April 17, 2013