Events

Upcoming Events

San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau events are featured here, and also on our Facebook page here and on our Instagram page here.

Ongoing Trainings & Events from California Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau Extension: 2024 Continuing Education Series

California Farm Bureau presents the Farm Bureau Extension: 2023 CE Series held virtually. Join us throughout the year for webinars featuring content that meets your pesticide continuing education (CE) requirements. Subject matter experts will share information immediately applicable to your business operations and advance your professional development. CE certificates will be sent for each webinar attended after successful completion of a simple quiz on the material. New in 2022! This year's schedule will feature CE classes in English and Spanish.

The 2024 CE Series includes EIGHT class dates throughout the year. Class dates are: February 8, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14th.

2024 Health and Safety on the Farm and Ranch:

California Farm Bureau is pleased to offer this year-long program of training sessions presented by Nationwide. Select topics will be presented in both English and Spanish. Access to these trainings is FREE for Farm Bureau members.

Trainings will be presented via Zoom. The Hazardous Agricultural Materials (HAM) training must be attended in person at a participating County Farm Bureau office or at the California Farm Bureau office in Sacramento.

The 2024 Health and Saftey on the Farm and Ranch Series includes SIXTEEN class dates throughout the year. Class dates are : February 6, March 5, March 12, April 9, April 23, May 7, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, August 6, September 3, September 24, October 1, November 5, November 19.

January 2025

January 14th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles
Details: The SLO YF&R will be holding the first meeting and social of the year at Firestone Walker Brewery. They will be getting a brewery tour from Mark, the head of enginneernig, at Firestone Walker. Everyone is welcome to join

January 28th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

February 2025

February 11th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: (PENDING) Etto Pasta
Details: The SLO YF&R will be holding the February Meeting and Social at Etto Pasta in Paso Robles. Etto Pasta will be giving us a tour and talking to us about the farm to table meals they create with homemade pasta!

February 22nd

What: The 22nd Annual Crab Feed - Starts at 4pm!
Where: Paso Robles Event Center Estrella Hall - 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA
Details: All you can eat Dungeness Crab, Pasta with Meat Sauce, Bread & Salad, Hot Fudge Sundaes, Beer & Wine Included. *Bring your own Butter* Tickets are $100/Person. Fundraiser supporting the SLO County Foundation for Agriculture Awareness, Inc. and The Heritage Foundation. Tickets can be purchased from Devon Pitts by calling 805-674-3771 or emailing devonpitts13@gmail.com.

February 25th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

March 2025

March 11th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

March 25th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

April 2025

April 3rd

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Winemaker Dinner Fundraiser
Where: Opolo Vineyards
Details: Join us on April 3rd, 2025 at Opolo Vineyards for an unforgettable evening starting at 4:45pm with a social hour. Indulge in local wine tastings from Opolo Winery and a special chef inspired cuisine by the wonderful John McDevitty. All proceeds support SLO County Farm Bureau!
You can purchase tickets by calling our office at 805-543-3654 or by emailing jblank@slofarmbureau.org. We are looking forward to this event and hope to see you there! Please feel free to share with family and friends, it will be a wonderful evening!

April 8th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

April 29th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

May 2025

May 6th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

May 23rd-25th

What: Best Of The West Antique Tractor Show
Where: The Historic Santa Margarita Ranch
Details: Get an up-close and hands-on look at antique equipment, including: tractors, engines, cars, steam trains, airplanes and much more. Hosted at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on California’s beautiful central coast, this unique event is fun for the whole family! The SLO County Farm Bureau will be serving up tritip and pulled pork sandwhiches all weekend long!

May 27th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

June 2025

June 10th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

June 24th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

July 2025

July 8th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

July 16th-27th

What: CA Mid-State Fair
Where: Paso Robles Event Center
Details: The California Mid-State Fair runs for 12 days at the end of July. Enjoy concerts, music, food, carnival rides, animals and MORE this summer in Paso Robles at "The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere!"
The Fair opened in 1946 and was first known as the San Luis Obispo County Fair. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry. Artists such as Aerosmith, Garth Brooks, Tom Petty, George Strait, Journey, Miranda Lambert, Rod Stewart, Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean, Cardi B, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood have all performed on the Main Grandstand Arena stage.

July 29th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

August 2025

August 12th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

August 26th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

September 2025

September 9th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

September 23rd

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

October 2025

October 14th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

October 28th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

November 2025

November 11th

What: SLO Young Farmers and Ranchers Meeting
Where: TBD
Details: TBD

November 25th

What: SLO County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Meeting
Where: Farm Bureau office located at 4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo
Details: Our board meetings are held on the Fourth Tuesday of the month at 5pm and are open to all Farm Bureau members. Please RSVP by sending an email to pclark@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

December 6-11, 2025

What: 2025 California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and YF&R Conference
Where: Monterey, California
Details: The California Farm Bureau hosts an annual meeting and state conference. This year the conference will be held in Monterey, CA. Members can attend workshops on Policy, Professional Development, and Marketing, Branding, and Sales. There are also continuing education sessions for Pesticide Certification.

22nd Annual Crab Feed

January 28, 2024

Support the SLO County Foundation for Agriculture Awareness, Inc. and The Heritage Foundation by purchasing tickets to an All You Can Eat Crab Feed on Sat., Feb. 22nd at 4PM at the Paso Robles Event Center.