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Farming interests back California governor’s proposed 2020-2021 budget
The California Farm Bureau Federation and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers have both expressed support for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 20... READ MORE »
Western Growers, Concentric Power co-host energy forum for California growers
The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) and Concentric Power Inc., an energy technology company deploying power solutions for... READ MORE »
University of California ANR releases UCCE advisor positions for recruitment
Six University of California Cooperative Extension advisor positions have been released for recruitment by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Glend... READ MORE »
Ag groups welcome House passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act
The House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act Dec. 11, voting for a measure that would give undocumented farmworkers a pa... READ MORE »
Couples from Tehama, Napa counties earn Young Farmers and Ranchers awards
A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievemen... READ MORE »
Farm Bureau: Farm bankruptcy filings up 24%
Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings were up 24% from October 2018 through September 2019 from the previous year. According to a report by Farm Bure... READ MORE »
Farm Workforce Modernization Act introduced
U.S. House lawmakers on Oct. 30 unveiled a bipartisan agriculture labor package that would offer a path to legalization for farmworkers and expand th... READ MORE »
California farmers, restaurant chefs urge passage of USMCA
Farmers, restaurants and their customers will all benefit from improved trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico, according to a coalition of ... READ MORE »
Survey: California farms face continuing employee shortages
Despite taking a variety of steps to alleviate chronic shortages of agricultural employees, California farmers and ranchers continue to report problem... READ MORE »
Bill proposes path to citizenship for farm laborers
On Jan. 17, U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, introduced legislatio... READ MORE »
