Tag: Farm Bureau of Ventura County

Farm Bureau of Ventura County — UPDATED list of Resources and Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Series Linked Below

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A representative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) will be available onsite this week to assist ranchers and growers.

November 19th, Tuesday 9am-2pm
VC Ag Commissioner’s Camarillo Office
555 Airport Way, Suite E
Camarillo, CA 93010

November 20th, Wednesday 9am-2pm
VC Ag Commissioner’s Camarillo Office
555 Airport Way, Suite E
Camarillo, CA 93010

November 21st, Thursday 9am-2pm
VC Ag Commissioner’s Camarillo Office
555 Airport Way, Suite E
Camarillo, CA 93010

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Farm Bureau of Ventura County — Wildfire and Air Quality Resources for Agriculture

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Note from the CEO,

As the Mountain Fire continues to affect parts of Ventura County, we want to make sure you have the latest resources and support available to protect your operations, workers, and property. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, and we’re here to assist however we can.

In this email, you’ll find links to resources on fire safety, evacuation guidance, air quality updates, and available emergency services. Please review these resources and reach out if you need additional assistance. The safety of our members and community remains our top priority.

Stay safe,
Maureen McGuire
Farm Bureau of Ventura County
Cell: (805) 310-3620

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Farm Bureau of Ventura County announces Queensland Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted!!

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Note from the CEO,

I am thrilled to report the completion of the Queensland Fruit Fly Eradication Program. I also want to acknowledge the CDFA Fruit Fly team for their on-the-ground efforts, our Ag Commissioner Korinne Bell for her quick and thoughtful implementation of the requirements, the citizens of Thousand Oaks for their compliance, and the farmers in the potential expansion area who went through enormous effort to protect commercial agriculture from the risk of expansion.

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Farm Bureau of Ventura County — We are hiring! Spread the News! Help us find the perfect fit!

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Connect with farmers all over Ventura County in this role! Our perfect candidate loves to teach others, guide, and make sure that all the t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted. The coordinator will be on the frontlines of helping farmers comply with the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board waste discharge requirements. For farmers this means upskilling on irrigation and nitrogen management as well as making changes to their fields for storm water run-off.

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Farm Bureau of Ventura County — Resources for Fruit Fly Quarantines

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California is currently experiencing an unusually high?number?of invasive fruit fly?detections, resulting in quarantines being established across numerous California counties, including Ventura County. These invasive fruit fly species – including Mediterranean fruit fly, Oriental fruit fly, Queensland fruit fly and tau fruit fly – are considered not established in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and various County Agricultural Commissioners, has initiated local regulatory measures to eradicate and prevent the further spread of these fruit fly species statewide.

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Enrollment opens for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers program

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VENTURA COUNTY — The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)3 science, research and education nonprofit organization of the California Farm Bureau, will begin enrollment Feb. 21 for a new program called Expanding Our Roots: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Mentorship Program. 

The program has a website where beginning farmers and ranchers with one to 10 years of farming and ranching experience in California may enroll for free in the mentorship program. 

Farmers and ranchers interested in serving as mentors may also sign up via the webpage. Mentors are financially compensated for providing six hours of mentoring services to beginning farmers and ranchers. 

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Dec. 6 — Farm Bureau of Ventura County shares information on Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Series

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As the Mountain Fire continues to affect parts of Ventura County, we want to make sure you have the latest resources and support available to protect your operations, workers, and property. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, and we’re here to assist however we can.

Partnering with local organizations like VC CoLAB, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA, and Thomas Fire victims, and more we have initiated a series of webinars for the ag community to get updates, ask questions, and support eachother in a speedy recovery.

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Farm Bureau of Ventura County — Upcoming events in VC!

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The Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF) at California Lutheran University will present the latest Ventura County economic forecast at the County’s premier networking event. CERF will provide in-depth analysis of the county’s economic performance through COVID-19 and into the post-pandemic environment. CERF will also present its award-winning forecasts for the United States and California. The event will provide important context for individuals and organizations operating in the current policy environment. Featured speakers will include: Kimberly Strassel, member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board, and Matthew Fienup, Executive Director of CERF.

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