Members! Do you know a student who needs help financing his or her college studies toward a career in agriculture? The Farm Bureau can help—if they act soon. The San Diego County Farm Bureau is once again offering scholarships to college and college-bound students who are residents of San Diego County and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a closely related field. [More]
February 2010: Vol. 23. No. 2
Lifestyle publications, electronic media, and newspapers can’t seem to get enough of the “buy local” angle for stories. Then there are the restaurants and markets that promote themselves as serving or offering locally grown farm products. Add to the mix the local food movement and its legion of locavores, and now you have reason to stand up and take notice [More]
January 2010 : Vol. 23. No. 1
Farmers and ranchers are the ultimate small businessmen and women, in family-based businesses that provide the basic food, fiber and nursery products we all depend on. A farmer or rancher doesn’t take up farming because he or she wanted to be a part-time accountant, tax specialist, environmental quality specialist [More]
December 2009: Vol. 22. No. 12
Got an old car you’d like to unload, but it’s not worth enough on trade-in to make it worth your while? What if you could donate it, get a tax deduction for the full auction sale price, and help San Diego Ag in the Classroom fund more Garden Grants? [More]
November 2009: Vol. 22. No. 11
Congratulations are in order for 13 San Diego County wineries listed below that earned 27 awards at this year’s Southern California Wine Country Wine Competition, with a number of them taking home multiple awards. [More]
October 2009: Vol. 22. No. 10
If you know Bill Witman, you likely found from that first handshake with him that you had established not only a lifelong friend; you had also met a down-to-earth, trusted advisor, mentor and compassionate friend whose wisdom was borne out of a deep wellspring of life experiences. And amid the hard-earned wisdom he willingly shares with others, one hears not bragging rights for the many successes he has enjoyed throughout his farming career, [More]
September 2009: Vol. 22. No. 9
Come one, come all to Farm Bureau’s annual scholarship golf tourney Sept. 17
It’s that favorite event of the year for Farm Bureau golf lovers (and for those who simply enjoy a good day outdoors supporting a worthy cause), who are hereby given permission to take the afternoon off to join in the fun and fellowship at San Diego County Farm Bureau’s 13th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 17.[More]
August 2009: Vol. 22. No. 8
2008 Crop Report shows continued increase in overall value of ag
In 2008, San Diego County farmers faced drought, water cutbacks and a slowing economy. For many, it was a year of reconstruction after the 2007 fires. While working with these adversities, local farmers’ ingenuity and hard work has shown to be as bright as the Southern California sun with a remarkable outcome. [More]
Summer temperatures increase heat-related injuries
As summer temperatures climb, so does the chance for heat-related illnesses and injuries. Whether on the job or off, it is particularly important during the warmer months to take the time to protect yourself, your family and your workers from heat-related illness and injury, which can be dangerous if early warning signs are not recognized.[More]
The verdict is in. With the final Sierra snowpack levels measuring 20 percent below normal following three straight dry years, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), on April 14, 2009, approved water delivery cutbacks of 10 percent to its member agencies [More]
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Exotic/invasive pests threaten San Diego County agriculture
San Diego County continues to be at the forefront of the continuing exotic pest invasion. Climate, major ports, proximity to Mexico, human traffic, and rich fertile land are contributing factors to the introduction, distribution, and establishment of exotic pests and diseases. [More]
Be vocal! Keep the pressure on our legislators to fix California’s water crisis
As we head into springtime and increased water needs, we farmers need to look at 2009 as our year to squawk even louder about water. While ag met its water conservation goals in ‘08, the rest of the county will get a taste of our experience this year as mandatory water conservation will undoubtedly come. [More]
An interview with David Van Ommering
David Van Ommering is a partner with his brother, Robert, at Van Ommering Dairy, a third generation operation on 190 acres in Lakeside. Van Ommering Dairy was established in 1960 by his parents, Gerrit and Gerry Van Ommering, after emigrating from the Netherlands. .[More]
Lakeside Farmers’ Market opens January 14
January 14 is the anticipated start date for the Lakeside Farmers’ Market, which will continue every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at Lindo Lake County Park near downtown Lakeside. Growers interested in selling at this market are encouraged to contact Casey Anderson at the Farm Bureau office at (760) 745-3023. The Lakeside Farmers’ Market will be the third SDCFB-sponsored market following the opening of City Heights and Valley Center markets in June and September last year, respectively, and a fourth market is in . . . .[More]
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