March 23, 2008:
SLO YF&R Join the Food Bank Coalition for
Hunger Awareness Day
On June 5, SLO YF&R, will host a booth at the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association’s Thursday Night Farmers Market to aid the San Luis Obispo Food Bank Coalition’s fundraising effort... [More]
March 19, 2008:
Giant Head Start
May 15 through June 15 is prime giant pumpkin planting season in San Luis Obispo County. It takes
around 150 days from time of planting to mature a giant pumpkin into it final staggering size and weight. From June 1 - 13 there will be giant pumpkin sprouts avalible at the Farm Bureau... [More]
April 04, 2008:
Fresh Presentation of SLO County Crop Report
A fresh sample selection of the Top 10 agriculture commodities of San Luis Obispo County, along with
a live calf, will be on display in the lobby outside the Board of Supervisors Meeting Chambers as part
of a media conference jointly organized by the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau and the San Luis
Obispo County Agriculture Commissioner’s office... [More]
February 14, 2008:
Proposed Changes to Existing H-2A Program Announced
The suggested changes address some of the problem areas associated with the program... [More]
January 29, 2008:
Farm Bureau Women Announce 2008 Scholarship
The SLO Co. FBW are pleased to announce the availability of the 2008 Farm Bureau Women’s scholarships. Qualified recipients can apply to receive $500 to further their education at a university, community college or trade school... [More]
January 18 , 2008:
Agriculture Foundations Team up to Serve Crab Enthusiasts
Crab enthusiasts are invited to join the San Luis Obispo County Foundation for Agriculture Awareness and California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation for the 8th Annual Crab Feed hosted at the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles, CA... [More]