The south county Great AgVenture took place on Friday, May 10 at Arroyo Grande High School. The FFA students and other community agricultural businesses and groups helped put on ag-related stations for fourht grade students in the area. | |
House and Senate Ag Committee Chairs Release Overviews of Their Respective Farm Bill Plans and Priorities | |
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On Wednesday, May 8th, frameworks were released by the House Ag Committee Chair, G.T. Thompson, and the Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman, Debbie Stabenow.
The House released a 5-page outline that highlighted a focus on expanding disaster programs, enhancing voluntary conservation programs, and strengthening investments in rural devolpment among other focuses. We are expecting the full House far bill text prior to the House May 23 markup likely on Friday, May 17th.
The Senate Ag Committee released its own 94-page farm bill outline. There has been no mentioned timeline for the Senate Committee to advance the Farm Bill.
Farm Bill negotiations continue to take place. Funding for the proposed bills will be clearer once full-text drafts are released.
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This Week In SLO County Agriculture | |
Community: Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting Tomorrow, May 14 at SLO Farm Supply | |
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year | Nominations are open for the Farm Dog of the Year. That's coming up on This Land of Ours.The American Farm Bureau Federation's seventh annual | | | |  |
California Mid-State Fair announces lineup for Mission Square Stage * 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. | | | |
State Government: More California School Students Want Career Training. How the State is Helping | |
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CFBF's Farm Bureau at Work- May 10, 2024
Insurance
AB 2260 , authored by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D Whittier) and supported by California Farm Bureau, passed from the Assembly 65-0, and moves onto the Senate. The bill adds important transparency to that depopulation program, by requiring regular reporting requirements to the Insurance Commissioner, the Legislature, and the public so that the effort to stabilize the competitive market can be gauged through determining success or failure in decreasing FAIR Plan residential and commercial policy numbers.
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Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won't vary with power use | California electricity rates will shift to a fixed fee starting in 2025. Most Californians won't see much change, or will have a lower bill. | | | | |
More California high school students want career training. How the state is helping | California has spent more than $3 billion on career pathways in recent years as high school students seek more options. | | | | |
California's Infrastructure is Getting a Makeover. Here's How. | California Governor | SACRAMENTO - California's infrastructure is getting a makeover. Not since the 1950s and 60s has the state undergone such a significant upgrade, and it's all thanks to record state and federal dollars. | | | |
Federal Government: Still Time to Make a Deal on Farm Bill, Says Thompson | |
Still time to make a deal on farm bill, says Thompson | House Agriculture chairman Glenn Thompson said "my door remains open" for negotiations despite having drafted a farm bill package that crosses two red lines drawn by Democrats on his committee. | | | | |
May WASDE Offers First Look at Upcoming Marketing Year | The 2024/25 crop year is projected to have lower average farm prices for all nine row crops with a price reported on the May 2024 WASDE | | | |
Environmental: Solar Panels and Working Farms | |
Solar Panels and Working Farms - AgNet West | Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. That's coming up on This Land of Ours. | | | | |
Events - SLO Climate Coalition | May 16th 12:00 pm (NOON) Join on ZOOM (Register Now!) Join us to hear about three local startups created to combat climate change and support our community as we work toward decarbonization. | | | | |
Regenerative Agriculture Apprentice Application Due June 10 | |
Produce: Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production | |
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture | California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort to convert conventional ag production into organic systems... | | |
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production | Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation... | | | | |
Farm Bill Proposals Support Citrus Industry with HLB Funding | The farm bill frameworks from the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees include specific HLB funding... | | |
New UC Study Estimates Blackberry Production Costs | DAVIS, Calif. -- A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California's Central Coast... | | | |
Labor: New Labor Rule Developed in 'Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn' | |
H-2A 2024 Farmworker Protection Rule Regulatory and New Form Overview Stakeholder Webinar | Simple, modern video meetings for everyone on the world's most popular and trusted collaboration platform. | | | | |
New Labor Rule Developed in 'Bad Faith and Should Be Immediately Withdrawn' | The National Council of Agricultural Employers expressed significant disappointment with the new 600-page labor rule... | | | | |
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States | Experts say a California farm labor union law is moving into areas like Michigan and New York and could soon be in other states.It's called ... | | | |
Business Member Spotlight:
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Wildfire: Ag Pass Training on May 29 | | |
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Fire safe council hosts wildfire preparedness event in Cambria | Fire safe council held a wildfire preparedness event in Cambria Saturday for people of all ages to attend. | | | | |
Fire agencies discuss wildfire preparedness during statewide event in Paso Robles | Multiple local, state and federal fire agencies are in Paso Robles today to raise public awareness about fire preparedness during a statewide media event at the Paso Robles Airbase. | | | |
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Livestock: SLO Cattlewomen Scholarships Awarded to Fourteen Local Students | |
SLO Cattlewomen Scholarships awarded to fourteen local students | On Thursday fourteen local students, from high school seniors to Cuesta College and Cal Poly students, were awarded San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen's scholarships. | | | | |
Sheep Shearing Shindig | May 25, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | It's baaaaack! Join us for City Farm SLO's 3rd Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig! This family-favorite agricultural festival celebrates the history and culture of the Navajo-Churro Sheep: Live Sheep Shearing Demonstrations (12:30 - 2 PM) Hayride Farm Tours (1-4 PM) Egg Toss (2 PM) Chicken Bingo (3 PM) | | | | |
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment | The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council have raised concerns final Phase 2 rule amending NEPA... | | | |
Vineyard and Wine: Paso Wine Fest Happening This Weekend- Tickets Still Available | |
Tailgate | Beneath the Surface: Exploring Dry Farmed Vineyard Success | Please join us at Tablas Creek Vineyard on May 30 for a discussion on establishing and farming a dry farmed vineyard. | | | | |
California Mid-State Fair announces 2024 Home Winemaking Competition winners Tuesday | The California Mid-State Fair announced the winners of the 2024 Home Wine Competition on Tuesday with Santa Maria resident Brad Bunkelman taking the Best in Show award. | | | | |
Paso Wine Fest Grand Tasting on Saturday, May 18 features: 100+ Wineries, Expanded Culinary Bites and Samples, Craft Spirits, Artisans, Live Entertainment, Brand Experiences, plus VIP Exclusives and Early Access | | | |
Water: California Reports the First Increase in Groundwater Supplies in 4 Years | |
California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years | After massive downpours flooded California's rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state has reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years. | | | | |
AG ALERT: Steelhead protections could bring new water restrictions | By Christine Souza A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout merit additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, accordi | | | |
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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.
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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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