Friday Follow-Up
July 18, 2008:
- American Farm Bureau hosts presidential candidates; talk farm issues
- Legislative Update
- Fresno County dairyman elected to national board
- Watermelon field day set for July 31
- Veggie acreage is down in state
- Speaking of veggies… Make fruits and veggies matter
- Another record almond crop is forecasted
- Did you know?
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Action Alert
A statewide proposal to require older diesel trucks to be phased out could have a big impact on farms and other transportation-related components of the agricultural sector. [More]
The Fresno County Agricultural Land Conservation Committee will hold a workshop on Aug. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the FCFB office to discuss possible revisions to Williamson Act contract parcel sizes. [More]
News
WATER: The Life Blood of the Valley
Farmers and ranchers know the value of water; their very success depends on having an adequate water supply to raise food and fiber crops consumers around the world require. ...[More]
Family Farmers Urge Continued Fight Against Invasive Moth- Farm Bureau: Agencies must address concerns of trading partners, farmers and residents ...[More]
DHS Release Social Security No-Match Rules
Much concern has been circulating among agricultural employers as to what the Department of Homeland Security's final no-match rule would contain... [More]
California Highway Patrol Develops exemption to new tie-down regulations
Farmers and ranchers must apply for exemption and submit monthly reports
The California Highway Patrol agreed to an exemption from the new tie-down regulations for the 2007 harvest season for those commodities hauled in bins, boxes and tubs.... [More]
The Farm Bill: charting the course for federal agricultural policy
The federal Farm Bill sets the US farm and food policies for a five-year period. The 2007 Farm Bill has already appeared to be different, as California's speciality crops are being recognized.... [More]
CFBF Photo Contest
Congratuations to Leah Bigham of Fresno County who won First Prize in the Caring for the Land category in 2007.
Media Night
FCFB is looking for the best in agricultural reporting. The call for entries is underway for the 14th Annual Journalism Award, which will be presented on July 31.
Truck Rule Workshop
The California Air Resources Board staff will hold its last series of workshops on the proposed “Regulation for In-Use On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Vehicles” (truck rule) in August before the rule heads to the Board in October.
The Fresno workshop is schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Fresno County Plaza Ballroom, 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses are encouraged to attend. For details, contact FCFB at (559) 237-0263.
Rural Health & Safety
Reminder: Farmers need to comply with heat illness prevention program,
Ag Today Article, June 08
Heat Stress Card in English and Spanish
Cotton Harvest Safety Training Workshop to be held Thursday, September 25.
Harvest Time
New Benefit
FCFB is pleased to announce a new program now available to all FCFB members: The Office Supplies Discount Program by Office Depot. The program will save FCFB members up to 60 percent on 160 commonly-used office products.
Tax Relief
Tax Relief Information for California Agriculture
I-9 Forms
Revision to employment eligibility verification Form 1-9 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]
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