SLO Country Magazine
Gifts From Agriculture
From Monterey to San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara, gleaning for the Food Bank and raising awareness of agriculture's gifts to feed the hungry is in the spotlight. Click here. Watch video of GleanSLO harvesting a local apple orchard here. Read here about a row crop glean and why the author would participate in future events.
Ag Update E-Newsletter -- Ag News You Need to Know!
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Legislative News
Two Different Diesel Truck Requirements Before January 31
You need to be aware of two DIFFERENT Air Resources Board diesel truck requirements and reporting deadlines. Read details.
Ag Cluster Amendments & Draft EIR Updates
Read here about these two topics in an article by Joy Fitzhugh, SLO County Farm Bureau Legislative Analyst.
A Look at the "Buy Local" Philosophy
What are some of the unanswered questions surrounding "buy local"? Read more.
Click here for a copy of the current Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
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Call to Action -- CA Ag License Plate Program
The California Ag License Program lets consumers know that many of their neighbors provide their food, fiber and flora--and raises money to support agriculture education. Read more here.
Membership Benefits
Farm Bureau members receive a $500 discount on the purchase or lease of new 2011 or 2012 individual or fleet cars and trucks. Learn more.
Connect to your online account from several web-enabled devices. Learn more.
Farm Bureau member and Santa Maria rancher Ernest Righetti II used CALSTAR twice as an air ambulance. Read his story and about the company.
Farm Bureau Voting Members receive a bigger discount on a personal auto policy -- 12.5%. To find out more, Click here.
State Fund offers a discount and special programs to Farm Bureau members. Read more.
Farm Bureau offers low-cost, durable signs needed for agricultural operations. For a sample of available signs, Click here.
It's easy to join and renew your membership online today! Click here
Membership News
Welcome New SLO County Farm Bureau Members!
Agricultural Members -- The Groves on 41, Michael Reddell, Brian Storrs, David Tonascia.
Associate Members -- Joseph Martinelli, Martin Olgeirsson, Michael Thomas, Andrew Thulin - Animal Science Dept. Cal Poly, Brenda Wiley.
Collegiate Members -- Savannah Hoagland, Lauren Huffaker.
Welcome!
New Collegiate Membership Offered CFBF invites students between 16 and 25, enrolled in a post-high school education program such as community college, four-year university or trade school, to join Farm Bureau for $25 a year. Gift memberships are available. Learn more.
Freddy of the Year
Kathy “Kate” Arnold Loftus has deep ties to San Luis Obispo County (fifth generation) and is recognized for her numerous contributions to agriculture and the community. Read more.
Ag of the Year
Second-generation farmer and winemaker Justin Smith of Paso Robles recently received Wine Spectator's 2010 Wine of the Year Award. Read more.
Events
4 p.m. Saturday, February 4, Paso Robles Event Center -- All-you-can-eat crab and more for $45, with proceeds going for scholarships. For details and ticket information, click here.
Mark Your Calendar for These 2012 Events
*Workers' Comp Insurance Fraud Prevention Free Seminar -- 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 9. at County Government 
Center, 1055 Monterey St., Conference Room 161/162, San Luis Obispo. Question and answer session follows each presentation. RSVP by Tuesday, January 31, to Debra Vallely at the District Attorney's office, (805) 781-4082.
* Cattlemen & Farmers' Day at Mid-State Fair -- Thursday, July 19
* 90th Annual SLO County Farm Bureau Meeting of Members --
Tuesday, September 25, Madonna Inn.
* Savor the Central Coast -- September 27-30, Santa Margarita Ranch
* The Great AGventure -- Wednesday, October 3, Paso Robles Event Center
California Bountiful
New Name & Look for CFBF Magazine
California Country Magazine is now California Bountiful. Look for the same informative articles about the people, places and products that make up California's rich agricultural environment. Read more.
2010 Crop Report
2010 County Production Value Increases 14% -- A New Record
Strawberries showed significatnt expansion, but wine grapes continued to hold the top position. Initial 2010 statistics are online; hard copies of the report are available. Read more.
Ag Workshops
Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Prevention Seminar -- Thursday, February 9
See details above under "Events."
Farm Safety
The U.S. reports about 2,000 eye injuries daily. Of those, three out of five are not wearing eye protection. Find out how to protect you and co-workers here.
Employee Heat Concerns, ICE Priorities, Beverage and Meal Requirements
Cal/OSHA heat illness checks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) priorities, personal beverage container regulations and overtime meal requirements are topics discussed. Read more.
Farm Team
FARM PAC
Rebuilding and refueling our political engine: Read more.