The Farmer and Rancher publication keeps county members informed on local events and reports on local and state issues concerning farming and ranching in the county. Below is an archive of Farmer and Rancher feature stories and legislative updates that were published in 2009. Click on the links, at the bottom of the page, for 2006, 2007 and 2008 features.
March 01, 2010:
The USDA ’s Natural Resource Conservation District and the Resource Conservation Districts of San Luis Obispo County Offer a wide variety of services for the landowner...[More]
February 01, 2010:
Since 1921 San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau has
welcomed members to join in unifying the common interests ...[More]
January 01, 2010:
Crime of any nature is unwelcome. To distinguish rural
crime from urban crime seems unnecessary because a crime ...[More]
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December 01, 2009:
Holidays are a reflective time, and we all remember childhood traditions that become ...[More]
November 01, 2009:
When you meet Bud, you know right away that you're going to like him .....[More]
October 01, 2009:
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is much more than just dues paying members and reading....[More]
September 01, 2009:
As you know, farming and ranching is more than a fulltime job—it takes 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year to produce a safe, affordable and abundant supply of
food, fiber and flowers for consumers.....[More]
August 01, 2009:
A renewable energy tour earlier this year visited three Central Coast wineries to view their solar power installations. Part 1 of "Say Watt" appreared in July 2009 Farmer and Rancher....[More]
July 01, 2009:
"Say Watt?” you ask. You don’t have to be an engineer or practice linguistics to understand the need for renewable....[More]
June 01, 2009:
The Junior Livestock Auction at the California Mid-State Fair continues to be one of the “strongest in the entire state of California,”...[More]
April 01, 2009:
History was made in mid-1998 when members of the California Cattlemen's Association, with funding .. [More]
March 01, 2009:
It takes cooperation, a collaborative effort and a joint venture of individuals putitng their eggs... [More]
February 01, 2009:
During the past 20 years, as wine grape production rose from sixth to first on the top-20 crops list for San Luis obispo County...[More]
January 01, 2009:
an Luis Obispo County is prominent for its proliferation
of wine-producing grapes on the Central Coast—and their growth has dominated ...[More]
December 01, 2008:
It was February 1998 that the Farm Bureau Bulletin jumped off the standard ...[More]
November 01, 2008:
On September 27, it became easier for farmers to sell their fresh produce or certain processed products such as jams, pies and olive oils or even a ...[More]
October 01, 2008:
Were you one of the children who proudly flaunted five fingers with an olive stuck to each one as you paraded around the holiday table? The olive has truly grown in the United States and specifically... [More]
September 01, 2008:
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau (SLOCFB) is proud to announce husband-andwife team John and Blanche Comino as the 2008 recipients of the Agriculturalist of the Year award. North County dry land farmers, the Cominos were selected to receive Farm Bureau’s highest honor... [More]
August 01, 2008:
As California goes, so goes the nation. Or as Warren Buffett put it in 2003, “If California has troubles, the country has troubles. If California prospers, the country prospers.” CNN/Money stated in 2003 that with output of about $1.35 trillion in 2001, California’s economy is smaller only than the economies of... [More]
July 01, 2008:
You will find lavender missing from the list of the top 10 agriculture commodities in the 2007 San Luis Obispo County Crop Report. This agriculture crop, however, has gained popularity as boutique growers countywide find lavender can be a viable option for small and large producers alike... [More]
June 01, 2008:
Summertime grilling season is upon us, and from barbecues around the Central Coast plumes of smoke rise and float along backyard fences enticing neighbors to wonder what’s cooking?.... [More]
May 01, 2008:
Spring has sprung in San Luis Obispo County, and across the area there is evidence of another bountiful year approaching.... [More]
April 01, 2008:
Most local growers are optimistic about higher yields and a premium price for their 2008 crops... [More]
March 01, 2008:
Just off the paved road outside Parkfield lives a man who is planning and planting for the future. One tree at a time and one season after another, Jack Varian has developed a passion for sustainability. If all goes as planned, his actions today will grow for the next 400 years... [More]
February 01, 2008:
Searching for the best local strawberries on the Central Coast? Wondering what you’re going to find in season at your local farmers’ market? You are not alone. Until now there were few userfriendly Web resources on which to find locally grown products. That, however, is about to change... [More]
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