Announcements

2011 SURE Signup Ends June 7, 2013


The sign-up period for the 2011 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program ends on June 7, 2013. This disaster assistance program authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters which occurred through September 30, 2011; production losses following September 30, 2011 are not eligible.

The following California counties were designated as either a primary or contiguous disaster county in 2011: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras,  Colusa, Contra Costa, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Lake, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Shasta, Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba. 

For producer eligibility and more information on the 2011 SURE program, visit any FSA county office or the SURE webpage.


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SCFB 5th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Where: 4142 Cantelow Rd. 
             Vacaville, CA 95688
When: Saturday June 29, 2013
Time: 5:00pm to 10:00pm 

A Fundraiser to keep farming and agricultural education alive in Solano County. Tri-Tip Dinner with the trimmings served at 6-7pm. Live and silent auctions, Bocce Ball, Horseshoes, Volleyball 
and Line dancing. 

No Host bar!

 

For tickets call (707) 449-8044 or online solanocountyfarmbureau.eventbrite.com

Mail to:
Solano County Farm Bureau
300 main Street. Sui C.
Vacaville, CA 95688
Price: Adults/$25.
           Kids/$15 (Under 12 years old)


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CARB Diesel Compliance Training MAY-JUNE 2013

The California Air Resources Board is offering the following

free training courses in late May-June.  

 

These courses will help diesel vehicle owners and operators, brokers, dealers, maintenance personnel, and fleet managers understand requirements and technologies for complying with California's diesel vehicle regulations.   

 

Course #504 - In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation Training.

 

Provides an overview of the Off-Road Regulation, including applicability, requirements currently in effect, future compliance requirements, and an overview of the Diesel Off-Road Online Reporting System (DOORS).

 

May 29,  Sacramento and Webinar (9:00-12:00) June 26, Sacramento and Webinar

(9:00-12:00)

 

For more information and to register for 504, please go to

https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/training/courses.php?course=504 

 
Suisun Valley Growers Program

When: Tuesday, June 18th
Where: Wooden Valley Winery
4756 Suisun Valley Road
Fairfield, CA 94534

Registration at 9:30 am/Session at 10am/Luncheon at 12pm

Please Note: Please bring a bottle or two of wine to share with the group

Cost: No Fee

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Animal Control Contact Update
Attached is Solano County Farm Bureau Animal control Contact Update. Please fill out form and re-submit back to us via email or mail it in to our local address

Address: 300 Main Street Suite C
              Vacaville, CA 95688

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California Farm Bureau Federation News

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:01 -0700

Ongoing wave of metal theft prompts further legislation

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:01 -0700

Detectives talk about preventing large crop thefts

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:01 -0700

Hearing on milk prices highlights lack of agreement

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:01 -0700

Commentary: Farmers, food processors support reform of Prop. 65

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:01 -0700

Planting conditions improve for rice crops