California Farm Bureau

California Farm Bureau Working to protect family farms and ranches throughout California.

08/21/2026

FarmTeam Alert | California Agriculture Needs Your Voice!🚨🚜

Farmers in every other state have access to autonomous agricultural equipment that California farmers remain unable to use because of regulations dating back nearly 50 years.

California Farm Bureau is advocating for clear statewide requirements that would allow farmers to safely use autonomous tractors, harvest platforms and other qualifying technology.

📞 Call your lawmakers and tell them it's time to give California agriculture a pathway to innovate.

Take action at cfbf.quorum.us/campaign/168247/

Wine country looks a little different here. 🍷Nestled near Trinity Lake, members, the Groves family, have made Alpen Cel...
08/21/2026

Wine country looks a little different here. 🍷

Nestled near Trinity Lake, members, the Groves family, have made Alpen Cellars a destination where visitors can sip handcrafted wines, take in breathtaking mountain views and unwind in peaceful surroundings.

Whether you're enjoying a tasting, spending the night or simply soaking in the scenery, it's the perfect place to slow down and experience the beauty of Northern California. ⛰️

Start planning your visit at CaliforniaBountiful.com.

Corn has long been a staple crop in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. But in recent years, reports have shown a change i...
08/21/2026

Corn has long been a staple crop in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

But in recent years, reports have shown a change in the region’s agricultural makeup as more delta farmers turn to rice—a move supported by state dollars. In 2019, the Nature Conservancy launched a rice crop conversion program using a $4.3 million state grant. The program offers financial aid to delta farmers seeking to transition their acreage to rice.

Fifth-generation farmer Jerred Dixon manages the nonprofit’s 9,200-acre Staten Island Preserve in San Joaquin County, which includes 4,500 acres of rice. Dixon encourages other delta farmers to consider rice as well—for its financial potential and environmental benefits. “It’s economically viable, and it’s also helping protect what is still here,” he said. Because rice growers flood their fields during the growing season, cultivation of the crop helps create habitat for species that rely on wetlands that once covered the region.

📸: Manola Secaira

Read more in Ag Alert: bit.ly/4gGsjB3

08/20/2026

Could California lose an important tool in the fight against wildfires? 🎙️🐐🔥

This week, the Voice of California Agriculture podcast looks at how grazing goats are being used to reduce wildfire fuels and why this valuable tool could be threatened. We also explore a change in federal orange juice standards that could benefit California citrus growers. 🍊

Plus, we hear directly from farmers and ranchers across the state in From the Fields as they share how crops and livestock are progressing this season.

Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at cfbf.com/podcast. 🎧

See more of California while supporting fellow Farm Bureau members. 🏞️From seasonal traditions to fresh mountain air, Ha...
08/20/2026

See more of California while supporting fellow Farm Bureau members. 🏞️

From seasonal traditions to fresh mountain air, Harris Tree Farm in Po***ck Pines is a California Farm Bureau member destination worth the trip. Make it a weekend getaway with 20% savings on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts through your Farm Bureau membership. 🌲

Explore farther. Support local. Save along the way.

California’s 2026 almond harvest is expected to be somewhat smaller than last year’s crop, after early-season heat affec...
08/20/2026

California’s 2026 almond harvest is expected to be somewhat smaller than last year’s crop, after early-season heat affected yields.

But with harvest typically wrapping up in October, some growers say the full impact of the heat—and the size of this year’s crop—remains to be seen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projected yields at 2.7 billion pounds, down 1% from last year, with bearing acreage also expected to fall by 1% to 1.39 million acres. Mel Machado, chief agricultural officer for Blue Diamond Growers, said warmer-than-normal

March temperatures drove earlier kernel development, which led to an earlier harvest—similar to the heat’s impacts on other crops. He said some growers reported harvesting almonds 10 to 14 days earlier than usual. Machado said some reports suggest early spring heat can possibly result in smaller kernels, so he’s keeping an eye out for those impacts. But he said better post-bloom weather appears to have improved nut retention.

📸: Ching Lee

Read more in Ag Alert: bit.ly/3Smc2bg

California Farm Bureau and San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau leaders recently met with Rep. Jimmy Panetta to discuss th...
08/19/2026

California Farm Bureau and San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau leaders recently met with Rep. Jimmy Panetta to discuss the need for meaningful agricultural workforce reform.🏛️🌱

California's farmers and ranchers need a reliable workforce and a system that works for both agricultural employers and employees. H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act (SAWA), offers an opportunity to modernize the H-2A ag visa program, provide greater workforce stability and flexibility, and better meet the realities of agriculture today.

Thank you, Rep. Panetta, for taking the time to meet with Farm Bureau leaders and discuss the workforce challenges facing California agriculture.

Learn more about SAWA: cfbf.com/SAWA

California lettuce was not implicated in a sprawling cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands of people and made freq...
08/19/2026

California lettuce was not implicated in a sprawling cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands of people and made frequent headlines this summer.

But farmers in the state—who produce most of the country’s lettuce—are shouldering much of the economic pain as wary consumers ditch lettuce and other fresh produce. Last month, lettuce prices declined 16.4%, the largest month-over-month drop on record, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, market research firm NielsenIQ reported that from July 18 to Aug. 8, sales of iceberg lettuce fell 25.4% and prepacked salads dipped 34.2%.

Growers said they were left with little choice but to destroy about a third of their lettuce crops that were ready to harvest. “It’s been really bad,” said Ryan Kelly, vice president and general manager of Salinas-based Boutonnet Farms in Monterey County. Since mid-July, he said, the collapse in lettuce sales had erased the farm’s entire profit margin for the year.

📸: Vicky Boyd

Read more in Ag Alert: bit.ly/4gbg8uw

08/17/2026

Riding an ATV or UTV that is too big or too small for you can lead to unforeseen dangers.

Find more tips from Nationwide: bit.ly/YouthATVUTVSafety 🔗

Ready to saddle up for your next adventure? 🐴Experience California's backcountry with Tuolumne County Farm Bureau member...
08/14/2026

Ready to saddle up for your next adventure? 🐴

Experience California's backcountry with Tuolumne County Farm Bureau members, Caitie and Seth Diemel. From guided horseback adventures to unforgettable nights beneath the stars, Aspen Meadow Pack Station is an overnight getaway that invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature. 🌲

Plan your next adventure at CaliforniaBountiful.com

Address

2600 River Plaza Drive
Sacramento, CA
95833

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(916) 561-5500

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when California Farm Bureau posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to California Farm Bureau:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category