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For Madera County Farm Bureau member Chris Wichman, Expanding Our Roots was about more than gaining knowledge; it was ab...
06/05/2026

For Madera County Farm Bureau member Chris Wichman, Expanding Our Roots was about more than gaining knowledge; it was about building a meaningful relationship.🌱

Through the California Bountiful Foundation’s Expanding Our Roots mentorship program, Chris connected with his mentor, Dave, whose guidance and support left a lasting impact on both his personal and professional life.

When reflecting on the experience, Chris shared:

💬 “Invaluable. When was the last time someone intentionally invested in you and your growth?”

Thank you, Chris, for sharing your story and highlighting the power of mentorship in California agriculture. 👏

Learn more: cfbf.com/EOR

Ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact on California agriculture? 🌱Applications are now open for the Leader...
06/05/2026

Ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact on California agriculture? 🌱

Applications are now open for the Leadership Farm Bureau Class of 2026–27.

This 17-month leadership development program helps participants strengthen their advocacy skills, build lasting industry connections and gain firsthand experience engaging with agricultural leaders and policymakers.

🔗 If you're passionate about agriculture and ready to invest in your future, apply today: cfbf.com/LFB

Inmates at California State Prison, Solano in Vacaville say a small change in California prisons has made a big differen...
06/05/2026

Inmates at California State Prison, Solano in Vacaville say a small change in California prisons has made a big difference for people incarcerated in the state.

For the past three years, the prison has received regular deliveries of California-grown fruits and vegetables. The locally grown produce comes from Harvest of the Month, a joint initiative between Oakland-based nonprofit Impact Justice, University of California’s Nutrition Policy Institute and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

The program was created to provide nutrition access for incarcerated people while creating new markets for farmers. It also helps CDCR comply with a 2022 state law that as of last December requires that at least 60% of the food purchased by state institutions be grown or produced in California. Since launching at three prisons in 2023, Harvest of the Month has expanded to serve all 30 adult prisons in California. “This is something really big for the prison community,” said Brian Cortez, a Solano State Prison inmate from Stockton.

Read more in Ag Alert: bit.ly/4g0MzgM

June Dairy Month and a tough year for California cherries! 🎙️🥛🍒This week on the Voice of California Agriculture podcast,...
06/04/2026

June Dairy Month and a tough year for California cherries! 🎙️🥛🍒

This week on the Voice of California Agriculture podcast, we celebrate National Dairy Month with a look at dairy's nutritional benefits, changing consumption trends, and the growing momentum behind whole milk. We also check in on California's cherry crop, where a series of unfavorable weather events have made for a challenging season.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at cfbf.com/podcast. 🎧

After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief during the past several months, with those who hire for...
06/04/2026

After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief during the past several months, with those who hire foreign guestworkers benefiting from a Trump administration rule implemented last October.

The new rule changed how the H-2A program’s minimum wage, called the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, is calculated, effectively lowering it in California from $19.97 to the state minimum wage of $16.90. About 70% of H-2A employers in California adjusted pay to match the new minimum in the first six months after the rule was implemented, according to research by Zachariah Rutledge, assistant professor and extension specialist at Michigan State University.

Meanwhile, the rule faces multiple challenges in California, including a lawsuit filed in December by the United Farm Workers and a proposed state law that would establish a minimum wage of $19.75 for agricultural guestworkers and local employees hired by the same farms.

Read more in Ag Alert: bit.ly/4e1Agyp

Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation. 📢 The next Commodity Advisory Committee meetings are coming up June 9 a...
06/03/2026

Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation. 📢

The next Commodity Advisory Committee meetings are coming up June 9 at California Farm Bureau headquarters in Sacramento:

💧 Water | 10:00 a.m.
🐺 Predator | 1:30 p.m.

These meetings help guide Farm Bureau policy and advocacy efforts on issues impacting California agriculture.

👉 RSVP today at cfbf.com/CAC

06/03/2026

The logging industry’s decline in Northern California during the past few decades led many sawmills to shutter, affecting communities that had long depended on timber production.

But there is still a need for logging as state agencies such as Cal Fire increasingly back logging and forest-thinning projects as key strategies for reducing wildfire risk. In Trinity County, local teachers and others in the community worked to secure grants that helped Hayfork High School begin construction on its own sawmill in 2024.

Last month, the school held a grand opening for the sawmill, which is nearly complete. The hope is that the sawmill will stoke much-needed interest in the forestry field. “It’s important to support logging through projects like this because our forests don’t stop growing,” said Ren Winters, a forester and former Hayfork High School student. “We have not been good stewards of our public lands for decades, and programs like this will ensure a workforce for the future.”

Read more in Ag Alert: bit.ly/4oqvi37

Essential knowledge for orchard operations. 🍇Join us Thursday, June 11, for Noble’s Orchard Essentials, focusing on prac...
06/01/2026

Essential knowledge for orchard operations. 🍇

Join us Thursday, June 11, for Noble’s Orchard Essentials, focusing on practical considerations and tools to support orchard health and productivity.

Learn more and register at cfbf.com/FBE 🔗
Thank you to Syngenta US for sponsoring the 2026 CE Series!

Happy National Dairy Month! 🐄🥛California’s dairy industry contributed $23.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2024 and s...
06/01/2026

Happy National Dairy Month! 🐄🥛

California’s dairy industry contributed $23.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2024 and supports over 150,000 jobs in farming and processing. This month, we celebrate the families and farm employees whose dedication brings fresh, high-quality dairy products to tables across California and beyond.

What’s your favorite dairy product?

Learn more at: realcaliforniamilk.com

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass joined Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins...
05/29/2026

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass joined Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, Congressman David G. Valadao, and agricultural leaders in Bakersfield today for a roundtable discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities facing specialty crop growers.

During the discussion, President Douglass emphasized the importance of equitable economic assistance for specialty crop producers and highlighted the critical role California farmers play in feeding communities across the nation.

The conversation coincided with USDA's announcement of enrollment details for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program, which will provide financial support to eligible specialty crop growers facing elevated input costs and market disruptions.

California Farm Bureau appreciates the opportunity to bring the voices of California agriculture directly to federal leaders and continue advocating for the farmers and ranchers who grow our nation's food.

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