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Drive Continues to Sell Special Agricultural License Plates
It’s no secret among this state’s farmers and ranchers that California is by far the leading agricultural state in the nation—rivaling and surpassing many nations in the production of food and fiber.
That knowledge isn’t shared universally by people who are outside the agricultural sector. But an opportunity exists for farmers and ranchers, people in agricultural careers and other California drivers to help spread the word—and, at the same time, help worthwhile agricultural groups. READ MORE
Young Farmers & Ranchers – YOUR Next Step in Ag Leadership
Transitioning from college to a career and involvement in an industry is a difficult step to make. The agriculture industry is no different and whether you’ve grown up on a family farm, joined the agriculture ranks through FFA or stumbled upon the industry through a career move, finding your niche may prove to be a challenge.
For farmers, ranchers, and everyone involved in affiliated industries, Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Ranchers (YF&R) program may be exactly what you’re looking for. YF&R offers members ages 18-35 a venue to network with industry leaders, socialize with peers, and take advantage of professional development opportunities while affiliating yourself with the largest and most influential agriculture organization on the local, state and national level. READ MORE
World Ag Expo Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence
World Ag Expo will celebrate 45 years of excellence February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California.
The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo touts more than 1,400 exhibitors who display cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend the Expo each year to learn about the latest advances in agriculture. READ MORE
That knowledge isn’t shared universally by people who are outside the agricultural sector. But an opportunity exists for farmers and ranchers, people in agricultural careers and other California drivers to help spread the word—and, at the same time, help worthwhile agricultural groups. READ MORE
Young Farmers & Ranchers – YOUR Next Step in Ag Leadership
Transitioning from college to a career and involvement in an industry is a difficult step to make. The agriculture industry is no different and whether you’ve grown up on a family farm, joined the agriculture ranks through FFA or stumbled upon the industry through a career move, finding your niche may prove to be a challenge.
For farmers, ranchers, and everyone involved in affiliated industries, Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Ranchers (YF&R) program may be exactly what you’re looking for. YF&R offers members ages 18-35 a venue to network with industry leaders, socialize with peers, and take advantage of professional development opportunities while affiliating yourself with the largest and most influential agriculture organization on the local, state and national level. READ MORE
World Ag Expo Celebrates 45 Years of Excellence
World Ag Expo will celebrate 45 years of excellence February 14-16, 2012 in Tulare, California.
The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo touts more than 1,400 exhibitors who display cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of show grounds. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend the Expo each year to learn about the latest advances in agriculture. READ MORE
Calendar of Events
JANUARY
20 – Coffee Shop Talk w/Senator Anthony Cannella at the Almond Tree in Atwater
21 – Ballico-Cressey 4-H Spaghetti Dinner
25 – Lock-Out - Block-Out/Tag-Out at MCFB
26 – MCFB Board of Directors Meeting
FEBRUARY
1 – Ag Workshop - Haz Mat @ MCFB office
1 – UCCE Almond Day in Modesto
4 – Los Banos/Pacheco Ag Booster Dinner
14-16 – World Ag Expo
19-25 – Food Check Out Week
23 – MCFB Board of Directors Meeting
24 – Farm Employees Children's Scholarship Deadline
25 – Buhach Colony/Atwater Ag Booster Dinner
25 – Food Check Out Day @ Raley's, Merced
MARCH
8 – Fresno Food Expo
23-25 – YF&R Annual Leadership Conference in Modesto
APRIL
1 – Ag Plate Deadline
20 – Coffee Shop Talk w/Senator Anthony Cannella at the Almond Tree in Atwater
21 – Ballico-Cressey 4-H Spaghetti Dinner
25 – Lock-Out - Block-Out/Tag-Out at MCFB
26 – MCFB Board of Directors Meeting
FEBRUARY
1 – Ag Workshop - Haz Mat @ MCFB office
1 – UCCE Almond Day in Modesto
4 – Los Banos/Pacheco Ag Booster Dinner
14-16 – World Ag Expo
19-25 – Food Check Out Week
23 – MCFB Board of Directors Meeting
24 – Farm Employees Children's Scholarship Deadline
25 – Buhach Colony/Atwater Ag Booster Dinner
25 – Food Check Out Day @ Raley's, Merced
MARCH
8 – Fresno Food Expo
23-25 – YF&R Annual Leadership Conference in Modesto
APRIL
1 – Ag Plate Deadline