October 14, 2008 :
Local Students Receive over $12,000 in Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarships
The California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation is proud to present Lauren Bowen of San Luis Obispo, CA and Kate Cochrane of Santa Margarita, CA with Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarships ... [more]
May 18, 2007:
YF&R Pass the Hat to Raise $1,400 for Food Bank
In just a few hours at San Luis Obispo Downtown Farmers’ Market on Thursday night, six Young Farmers & Ranchers wielding cowboy hats and a big red thermometer raised nearly $1,400 for the Food Bank Coalition’s ... [more]
May 18, 2007:
The most successful environmental protection program in the history of California may be in danger.
On Tuesday, May 15, Governor Schwarzenegger announced in his May Revise that he is recommending elimination of the Williamson Act subvention funds totaling $39.1 million from the FY 2007-08 budget....[More]
February 23, 2007:
Cowboy Comic Sourdough Slim
Highlights Farm Bureau Supper Show
The Farm Bureau will host its first ever Farm Bureau Supper Show on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Western Art Show and Sale,
hosted at the Paso Robles Events Center in Paso Robles. Special guest entertainment include, yodeling cowboy comic and songster Sourdough Slim, plus local cowboy, singer and song writer, Dave Stamey...[More]
February 22, 2007:
FB Women Announce 2007 Scholarship
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women are pleased to announce the availability of the 2007 Farm Bureau Women’s scholarships. Qualified recipients receive $500 to further his or her education at a university, community college or trade school...[More]
February 13, 2007:
FB to hold Giant Pumpkin Seed Trading
Farm Bureau will host a giant pumpkin seed trading and growing workshop at the Farm Bureau conference room. This meeting and exchange is an excellent opportunity for future giant pumpkin enthusiasts to come meet the growers and learn the secrets of growing giant pumpkins...[More]
February 5, 2007:
SLO YF&R Celebrates Food Check-Out Week
Americans benefit from a safe, reliable food supply that remains remarkably affordable. In fact, in just five weeks, the average American will have earned enough to pay for their food supply for the entire year...[More]
February 2, 2007:
San Luis Obispo County family farmers who were wrongfully required to pay a state water rights
fee may have their money refunded as a result of an appeals court ruling... [More]
December 8, 2006:
A pioneer in avocado production who has provided 75 years of service to Farm Bureau has received the California Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award.... [More]
December 8, 2006:
For the second year in a row a Cal Poly Agriculture student has taken first place at the California Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Contest. The contest was held this past weekend at the California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California... [More]
October 19, 2006:
The Farm Bureau, in partnership with Coast National Bank has created the First Annual Great Pumpkin Contest to see which grower can tip the scale with the heaviest pumpkin in the county. [More]
October 14, 2006:
“Bounty of the County” Dinner and Live Auction to be held October 14, 2006, at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo. [More]
July 27, 2006:
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is proud to announce Chris Darway as the 2006 Agriculturist of the Year. [More]
March 1, 2006:
For the second time in three years, a California college student has won a national discussion contest sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. [More]