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: 2023 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 2023 CE Series includes EIGHT class dates throughout the year. Class dates are: April 27, May 25, June 29, July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, and Nov. 30. Register and learn more here.

May 2023

May 23, 2023 at 5pm

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 bburchett@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

May 26-28, 2023

What: Best of the West Antique Equipment Show BBQ Fundraiser
Where: Santa Margarita Ranch
Details: Come join the Farm Bureau for our annual tri-tip sandwich booth at the Best of the West. Volunteers needed for food preparation and sales all three days. Please contact the office through email cfield@slofarmbureau.org or call our phone at 805-543-3654 if you are interested in volunteering.

June 2023

June 1, 2023 at 6pm

What: Card Check Seminar
Where: SLO Farm Bureau Office (4875 Morabito Place, SLO 93401)
Details: Presented by Barsamian and Moody, Attorneys at Law, this seminar will walk through the statutory changes to the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, including what is card check, labor peace elections, the administrative penalties, and appeal bond requirements in the new law. The seminar is intended for owner-operators, managers, human resources personnel, and farm labor contractors (FLCs). FLC representatives are encouraged to attend.

Spanish language interpretation and devices will be available for attendees. If you will need Spanish language translation, please register, and indicate the Spanish language option to ensure enough listening headsets can be provided. Los asistentes que requieran traducción al español deben comunicarse con Martha Peña al 800-753-9073. (Please note that the content of the seminar will not constitute legal advice or counsel.)

June 1, 2023 at 6pm

What: Young Farmers and Ranchers BBQ Social
Where: SLO Farm Bureau Office (4875 Morabito Place, SLO 93401)
Details: College students and young agriculture professionals are invited to come out and enjoy a tri-tip dinner, games, and an industry speaker.

June 27, 2023 at 5pm

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 bburchett@slofarmbureau.org or call our office at 805-543-3654 so we can get a headcount for dinner.

July 2023

July 20, 2023

What: Cattlemen and Farmer's Day
Where: California Mid-State Fair Livestock Pavilion
Details: Come and barbecue for the dinner that evening, or come and participate in the fun events like the PRWCA's wine pouring, the presentation of the awards, and the annual dinner.

July 29, 2023

What: Junior Livestock Sale
Where: California Mid-State Fair Livestock Pavilion
Details: As a sponsor of the livestock sale, SLO County Farm Bureau will have a table at the event and host a membership drive during the sale.

101st Annual Meeting of Members

October 24, 2023

San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is celebrating 101 years of advocating on behalf of our family farmers, ranchers and local agriculture businesses in San Luis Obispo County! Please join us on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 for a casual evening of drinks, dinner and recognition of our 2023 award recipients.