SLO Country Magazine formerly Farmer & Rancher
The Blooming Industry
Greenhouses and nurseries flourish on the Central Coast. Farm Bureau's quarterly magazine looks at aspects of the industry and how it connects with consumers near and far.
Ag Update E-Newsletter
Keep up with news and information about agriculture on the Central Coast ... [Click to Subscribe]
Breaking Legislative News
Although the media reported that the Regional Water Board had renewed the current irrigated ag. discharge waiver through March 2011, they forgot to tell you that the staff continues to work on the draft order. Read More.
Mark Twain was right -- "Whiskey's for Drinking and Water's for Fighting." The fighting's begun. Read More.
Is our climate changing? Is it global warming? The passge of AB 32 requires local governments to adopt a sustainable communities strategy. To read about San Luis Obispo County's Climate Action Plan, Click Here.
The temporary Events Ordinance will be before the Board of Supervisors on August 10. Click Here to read the staff report. A draft response by staff is available online; Click Here.
Click Here for a copy of the current Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
California Water Crisis UPDATE
Farm Bureau & Ag Alert bring you up-to-date information on the state of California's water supplies ... [More]
Take Action!
Do you know where your cow is?
When cattle or other livestock get loose on the road, how can they be returned safely to you? Read the article and sign up for a new Live-stock Owner ID Program.
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Membership Benefits
Farm Bureau Voting Members receive a bigger discount on a personal auto policy -- 12.5%. To find out more, Click Here.
On the Calendar 
September 2010
» 09/13/2010
Farm Bureau Women Meeting
» 09/15/2010
Creston Farm Center
» 09/17/2010
Adelaida Farm Center
» 09/23/2010
Professional YF&RProfessional YF&R
» 09/28/2010
Annual Meeting of Members Madonna Inn
It's easy to join and renew your membership online today! Click Here
Membership News
Byrd Farming Partners, John Chau, Richard Harrison, Bonnie Kilber, George Newland, Cecelia Riorden, Kevin Smith ~ Welcome!
88th Annual Meeting of Members Set for September 28 
Madonna Inn is the site of San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting this year. Reservations are due by September 21, so watch the mail for your invitation postcard or Click Here.
September 30-October 3, 2010 Sunsets' expert editors, as well as celebrity chefs, will guide attendees through unique culinary tours, one-of-a-kind winemaker dinners, historic excursions and amazing culinary showcases. Click Here for details!
September 30 Deadline for CFBF Photo Contest
It's time to submit your best photos to the California Farm Bureau photo contest. For information, Click Here.
Reserve Your CA Ag License Plate Today!
Orders are being accepted for a new ag license plate that supports ag education and ag youth programs. Click Here for more information and to reserve your plate.
California Country
Family Farms
Read about historic Santa Margarita Ranch and other California family farms and ranches. figs, blueberries, heirloom seeds and other ag-related stories. [More]
2009 Crop Report
2009 County Production Value Increases 3%
Wine grapes held the top position and the strawberry industry expanded. Final 2009 statistics are listed in the Crop Report … [More]
Ag Workshops
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Animal Disease Response Training
Of Note
San Luis Obispo Property for Lease
Property available (leased by Farm Bureau) on Tank Farm Road near Broad Street in San Luis. Single-story office building and/or about 1.5 acres of fenced area, including a pole barn. For information, Click Here.
Farm Safety
Create a Program for Business Hazard Communications
What can you do in advance to prepare your home, property, outbuildings and equipment in case of wildfire? Click Here.
Farm Team
FARM PAC
Fundraiser Offers Five Prize Packages
Young Farmers & Ranchers are selling raffle tickets for the prize packages drawing on December 7, 2010, at the CFBF Annual Meeting in Monterey. For package details, Click Here.