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Cal/OSHA Conducting Inspections of Farm Employers for COVID Safety Preparedness Farm Bureau has received reports that the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is visiting farms to verify implementation of their "Cal/OSHA COVID-19 General Checklist," (5/26/20) and their "Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Daily Checklist for Agricultural Employers" (5/8/20).
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AB 5 Frequently Asked Questions for Farmers & Ranchers...
Research published on SLO County farmers' views on water management and SGMA....
Read SLO County Farm Bureau's comments on the County's Industrial Hemp Ordinance Public Review Draft submitted on December 19....
California Farm Bureau supports agricultural immigration bill
State Considers New Restrictions on 1,3-D
Court Orders Ag Order 3.0 Extension
Accessory Dwelling Units on Ag & Rural Lands?
Farm Bureau Urges Governor To Veto Housing Bill
A Look Ahead At The 2020 Elections
Actions Taken To Streamline H-2A Process
Conflict on Industrial Hemp Ordinance Development Continues
Register for a Live ELD Q&A Session
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Regulation Coming Soon
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise, Farm Leader Says
SLO County Farm Bureau Supports USMCA
Supervisors Place Moratorium on Hemp
Supervisors Discuss Water Offset Ordinance
SLO County Farm Bureau Board Member Dan Sutton Testifies Before House Ag Committee
SLO County Farm Bureau Opposes Oil & Gas Operational Restrictions Legislation
SLO Farm Bureau Opposes State Ag Worker Housing Bill
Bill Would Create New Ag-Crime Category
Farm Bureau Supports Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Act
Farm Bureau Supports Stock Pond Bill
Water Board Reporting Deadlines Approaching
Local Legislators Assigned to Ag Committees
Submit Written Comments for Ag Order 4.0 Development
Water Rights Measurement Regulations Reporting Workshop (Webcast)
Updated - Farm groups welcome passage of 2018 Farm Bill
New Clean Water Rule aims for clarity
Ag Worker Housing Stakeholder Meetings
CFBF President Comments On Failed Immigration Bill
County Groundwater Basin Priority Changes
Diablo Mitigation Bill Passes Senate
CFBF Announces Positions on State Ballot Measures
CERCLA and EPCRA Reporting Exemptions
2018 Farm Bill Draft Released Today
Ag Order 4.0 CEQA Scoping Workshop
H.R. 4760 Securing America’s Future Act
Eastern San Joaquin Irrigated Lands Order Approved
Farm Bureau Members Offer Input On Farm Bill
Governor's Cap & Trade Expenditure Plan Released
Measure to Expand DPR Authority Fails
